MODULE 2.

Subject: REINFORCED CONCRETE DESIGN 1

1. Title of the Module

History of the Structural Code of the Philippines and Updates

2. . Introduction

In this module, the history of the structural code of the Philippines will be taken up, the reasons for
updating the structural code, the bases for updating the code and
some updates in comparison to previous provisions.

3. Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, the students should be able to:

a. discuss why we continuously update the structural ocde of the country,
b. enumerate the bases in coming up with the structural code like the NSCP,
c. write the updates in the latest code edition compared to old ones
4. LEARNING CONTENT

WHY UPDATE THE NSCP?

● Advancement of structural engineering knowledge;

● Protecting the health, safety and welfare of people by

creating better buildings and safer communities; and

● Providing the highest quality codes, standards,

products and services for all concerned with the safety and

performance of the built environment

 UPDATES ON THE
NATIONAL STRUCTURAL CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES

NSCP 2015, 7 TH
EDITION
 RELEASE OF
NSCP 7TH EDITION
NSCP 2010 NSCP 2015
SIGNIFICANT
REVISION TO
NSCP 2015
PROVISION MINOR CHANGES MAJOR CHANGES
CHAPTER 1 – SECTION 103 – Classification SECTION 103 – Classification
GENERAL of Structures of Structures
REQUIREMENTS Churches, Mosque and other related
-The provision for deflection of religious structures are under the
any structural member under special occupancy category.
the serviceability requirement
is deleted.

-New requirements are added

to the design review section.
PROVISION MINOR CHANGES MAJOR CHANGES
CHAPTER 1 – SECTION 105 – Posting and SECTION 105 – Posting and
GENERAL Instrumentation Instrumentation
REQUIREMENTS Inclusion of Appendix 1-A :
The provision of installed
recording accelerograph is Recommended Guidelines
adjusted . On Structural Design
Peer Review of
Structures 2015

Inclusion of Appendix 1-B :

Guidelines and
Implementing
Rules on Earthquake
Recording
Instrumentation for
Buildings
PROVISION MINOR CHANGES MAJOR CHANGES
SECTION 205 – Live Loads SECTION 203 – Combination of
CHAPTER 2 – Loads
Additional loads are incorporated in the table for
MINIMUM DESIGN minimum uniform and concentrated loads particularly
The load factor and load combinations are
revised particularly the load combination
LOADS the parking garage and ramp
including wind load
live load
PROVISION MINOR CHANGES MAJOR CHANGES
CHAPTER 2 – SECTION 207 – Wind Loads SECTION 208 – Earthquake
Loads
MINIMUM DESIGN
NSCP 2015
LOADS Wind load provisions are
updated based on ASCE7-10.
In this edition, Three (3)
different wind contour
maps for the entire Philippines
archipelago are generated
and provided for determining
the basic wind speeds for
different categories of building NSCP 2010
occupancies as defined
in Table 103-1.
Three (3) different wind contour maps for the entire Philippines
SEISMIC ZONE
in the Philippines
 CHAPTER 3- EARTHWORKS AND FOUNDATION
The revisions made in this chapter are following:
c. 1 Provisions pertaining to the conduct and interpretation of
foundation investigation for cases involving liquefiable,
expansive or questionable soils are adopted;
c. 2 The section on footings is amended to incorporate
provisions for differential settlement, design load and vibratory
loads.
c. 3 The section on the foundations is amended to incorporate
new provisions in splicing of concrete piles; and
c. 4 The section on special foundations, slope stabilization and
materials of construction are added.
c. 5 Provisions on construction in Zone 4 pertaining to
reinforcement of Precast Prestressed Piles have been revised to
ensure consistency with ACI 318.
c.6 The figure for cut slopes has been amended for clarity;
c.7 The figure for fill slopes has been amended for clarity and some
provisions have been modified;
c.8 A table on the minimum required number of boreholes has been
added to the section on foundation investigation;
c. 9 Provisions pertaining to minimum dimension of ditches have
been modified;
c.10 The section on excavations and fills has been amended to
incorporate provisions for scouring and erosion protection as well as
support of excavation and open cuts;
c.11 Provisions pertaining to general pile requirements have been
expand to include design of piles and pile groups subjected to lateral
loads.
c.12 A section on MSE Structures and Similar Reinforced
Embankments and Fills has been added.