Design Loads on Structures during Construction

Abstract

The material presented in this publication has been prepared in accordance with recognized engineering principles. This Standard and Commentary should not be used without fi rst securing competent advice with respect to their suitability for any given application. The publication of the material contained herein is not intended as a representation or warranty on the part of the American Society of Civil Engineers, or of any person named herein, that this information is suitable for any general or particular use or promises freedom from infringement of any patent or patents. Anyone making use of this information assumes all liability from such use. Earlier drafts of this Standard and Commentary were reviewed and balloted several times by the full Standards Committee. The votes and comments returned by the members were reviewed and their proposed resolutions developed by the appropriate subcommittees. The resulting approved changes in the text are included in this volume. Some of the provisions were adopted from other codes, standards, regulations, and specifi cations; some refl ect prevailing industry design and construction practices; som