: Includes criteria for seismic actions as accidental actions, site-dependent elastic response spectrums, and simplified criteria for low seismicity. Continuous Updates
The manual is a "living document" that the Bridges and Structures Division regularly reviews and amends to stay in line with modern research. Recent updates include: Structures Design Manual for Highways and Railw...
The is a comprehensive technical standard published by the Highways Department of Hong Kong . It provides mandatory standards and guidance for the structural design of highway and railway infrastructure across the region, ensuring safety, durability, and consistency in public works. Key Features of the 2013 Edition : Includes criteria for seismic actions as accidental
: Includes critical chapters on independent design checking to verify design concepts, computer models, and the practicality of key details. Core Technical Content It provides mandatory standards and guidance for the
: The manual transitioned from British structural design standards to Eurocodes , incorporating UK National Annexes modified to suit Hong Kong's specific environmental conditions and material properties.