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STRUCTURAL DESIGN CRITERIA FOR STRUCTURES OTHER THAN
BUILDINGS
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Purpose
unusual structures, and other pertinent data. The approval
This manual establishes structural design criteria for structures
other than buildings, furnishes design guidance for
various types of structures, and identifies special considerations
with regard to certain materials in specific
applications.
Scope
other than buildings which are covered by this
manual include the following: bridges; dock and harbor
facilities; drainage structures; bulk material structures; water
and wastewater structures; and mechanical, electrical, and
communication structures. Types of structures not covered
include dams and pavements for which guidance can be
found in other manuals. These criteria apply to all groups Unless noted otherwise, stability relates to sliding, overand
agencies responsible for the design of military facilities.
Materials
Concrete. Concrete properties will be selected to suit
a. General. Although this chapter covers only certain
materials and special considerations for those materials when
used in particular applications, the category of structures
“other than buildings” includes possible applications for
virtually any material type. In general, requirements for
materials used in structures other than buildings will be in
accordance with paragraph 2-2a unless prior approval is
obtained from the appropriate headquarters. In addition,
consideration will be given to fire protection requirements
regarding material selection as set forth in MIL-HDBK-
1008A.
the expected conditions. Type H (modified) or Type V
(sulfate resisting cement) will be used for concrete exposed
to salt water or similar environments. For further discussion
of considerations in selecting appropriate composition and
properties for concrete, see Portland Cement Association
(PCA) EB00lT. Concrete strengths for structures other than
buildings will be in accordance with table 2-1. Concrete
cover for protection of reinforcing will be increased when the
structure is exposed to salt water or other corrosive
conditions unless other means are employed to protect
reinforcing from corrosion.