提供结构设计的程序。它包括设计程序、设计动作参考（系列的其他部分）、动作组合、稳健性详细说明、分析方法和极限状态设计确认方法。它还包括特殊研究和实验测试的使用，以及新西兰选择年度超越概率的标准。附录中给出了有关适用性标准选择的信息。

Provides the procedure for structural design. It includes design procedures, reference to design actions (other parts of the series), combinations of actions, detailing for robustness, methods of analysis and methods for confirmation of a limit states design. It also covers the use of special studies and experimental testing and, for New Zealand, criteria for selection of annual probability of exceedance. Information is given in appendices on selection of serviceability criteria.