scope:

Structures 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 and agencies responsible for the design of military facilities.

Purpose

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.