AS 1720

This series groups together the current parts to Australian Standard, AS 1720 Timber structures, available in the BIG library.

The AS 1720 series is a set of Australian standards that provides guidelines for the design and use of timber in structural applications. These standards cover various aspects of timber engineering, including the strength properties of different types of timber, design procedures for timber structures, and the connection methods used in timber construction. The AS 1720 series is essential for engineers, architects, and builders to ensure that timber structures, such as beams, columns, and trusses, are designed to be safe, efficient, and durable. By adhering to these standards, professionals can optimize the use of timber in construction, ensuring that timber structures meet both safety requirements and performance expectations.

Current Standards

 

AS/NZS 1720.4:2019 Timber structures, Part 4: Fire resistance of timber elements

The objective of this Standard is to provide a method for determining the fire resistance for structural adequacy and insulation of sawn timber, timber in pole form, plywood, laminated veneer lumber (LVL), and glued-laminated structural timber elements as an alternative to the test method specified in AS 1530.4.

AS 1720.5:2015 Timber structures, Part 5: Nailplated timber roof trusses

Sets out requirements for the design of nailplated timber roof trusses for residential and similar building applications in accordance with AS1720.1, AS4055 and the AS(/NZS)1170 series.

AS 1720.3:2016 Timber structures, Part 3: Design criteria for timber-framed residential buildings

Part of the AS 1684 series, sets out the design methods, assumptions and other criteria, including uplift forces and racking pressures, suitable for the design of timber-framed buildings constructed within the limitations and parameters of, and using the building practice described in, AS 1684.2, AS 1684.3 and AS 1684.4.

AS 1720.1-2010 Timber structures, Part 1: Design methods

Provides a code of practice for the design and acceptance of timber structures and elements, and includes design methods and design data appropriate for commonly encountered structural elements and materials and requirements to be met for specification of the design, installation and maintenance of timber structures.