scope:

This Specification applies to longitudinal timbers for use on bridges

Purpose

The purpose of this Specification is to specify the minimum requirements for the design of longitudinal timbers for use on bridges and the minimum requirements for the design of associated components.

For details of material for longitudinal bridge timber and packings refer to T0416.

For longitudinal bridge timber maintenance refer to S1158

NOTE: This document has been reclassified and reformatted as a Technical Specification. The requirements are unchanged.