Technical Booklet D Structure·Page 25·4B.7
Bearing areas, workmanship and lateral restraint
Bearing areas and workmanship must comply with BS 5268: Part 2 and lateral restraint provisions in paragraphs 4C.21 to 4C.24.
Bearing areas and workmanship should comply with the relevant requirements of BS 5268: Part 2 and to the lateral restraint provisions given in paragraphs 4C.21 to 4C.24.
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