← All standardsAS/NZS 5131:2016Structural steelwork - Fabrication and erection
  • 1Scope, Inclusions and Exclusions
  • 2Normative Reference Standards
  • 3Terms and Definitions
  • 4Design, Specification, Documentation and Traceability
  • 5Materials
  • 6Preparation, Assembly and Fabrication
  • 7Welding
  • 8Mechanical Fastening
  • 9Surface Treatment and Corrosion Protection
  • 10Architecturally Exposed Structural Steelwork
  • 11Erection
  • 12Geometrical Tolerances
  • 13Inspection, Testing and Correction
  • 14Site Modifications during Erection and Modification and Repair of Existing Structures
  • ABibliography
  • BInformation to Be Included in the Construction Specification
  • CGuidance on Determination of the Construction Category
  • DGuidance on Elements of a Quality Management System
  • EGuidance on the Content of a Quality Plan
  • FGeometrical Tolerances
  • GStandard Test for Evaluation of Slip Factor (New Zealand Only)
  • HInspection of Bolt Tension Using a Torque Wrench
  • IInspection of Welding and Bolting (New Zealand Only)
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AS/NZS 5131:2016

Structural steelwork - Fabrication and erection

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  • 1Scope, Inclusions and Exclusions
  • 2Normative Reference Standards
  • 3Terms and Definitions
  • 4Design, Specification, Documentation and Traceability
  • 5Materials
  • 6Preparation, Assembly and Fabrication
  • 7Welding
  • 8Mechanical Fastening
  • 9Surface Treatment and Corrosion Protection
  • 10Architecturally Exposed Structural Steelwork
  • 11Erection
  • 12Geometrical Tolerances
  • 13Inspection, Testing and Correction
  • 14Site Modifications during Erection and Modification and Repair of Existing Structures
  • ABibliography
  • BInformation to Be Included in the Construction Specification
  • CGuidance on Determination of the Construction Category
  • DGuidance on Elements of a Quality Management System
  • EGuidance on the Content of a Quality Plan
  • FGeometrical Tolerances
  • GStandard Test for Evaluation of Slip Factor (New Zealand Only)
  • HInspection of Bolt Tension Using a Torque Wrench
  • IInspection of Welding and Bolting (New Zealand Only)
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