2/3/2017

BACKGROUND OF THE
UPDATES ON THE NEW NSCP
7TH EDITION (NSCP 2015)
NSCP 7TH EDITION 2015 LECTURE
SERIES
Engr. Frederick Francis M. Sison, M.ASEP
Executive Chairman NSCP 2015

HISTORY OF NSCP

NATIONAL STRUCTURAL
CODE FOR BUILDINGS, 1ST
EDITION (NSCB 1972)

Based on the Uniform Building

Code (UBC 1970)
Wind Pressures are provided in a
Table
Earthquake Force, V = ZKCW

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HISTORY OF NSCP

NATIONAL STRUCTURAL
CODE FOR BUILDINGS, 2ND
EDITION (NSCB 1982)

Based on the Uniform Building

Code (UBC 1979)

HISTORY OF NSCP

NATIONAL STRUCTURAL
CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES,
3RD EDITION (NSCP 1987)

Based on the Uniform Building

Code (UBC 1985)
Wind Pressures, P = CeCqqsI
Earthquake Force, V = ZIKCSW

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HISTORY OF NSCP

NATIONAL STRUCTURAL
CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES,
4TH EDITION (NSCP 1992),
Volume I
Based on the Uniform Building
Code (UBC 1988)
Design Base Shear,
V = (ZIC/RW)W
Inclusion of Seismic Zone Map
(Zone 2 and 4)
Wind Pressures, P = CeCqqsI

HISTORY OF NSCP

NATIONAL STRUCTURAL
CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES,
5TH EDITION (NSCP 2001)

Earthquake Load Provisions

based on UBC 1997 and
inclusion of Active Fault Maps
from PHIVOLCS
Wind Load Provisions based on
ASCE7-95 and EIA/TIA 22E

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HISTORY OF NSCP

NATIONAL STRUCTURAL
CODE OF THE PHILIPPINES,
6TH EDITION (NSCP 2010)

Earthquake Load Provisions

based on UBC 1997 and
inclusion of Active Fault Maps
from PHIVOLCS
Wind Load Provisions based on
ASCE7-05 and EIA/TIA-222-G

HISTORY OF NSCP
NATIONAL STRUCTURAL CODE
OF THE PHILIPPINES, 7TH
EDITION (NSCP 2015)

Earthquake Load Provisions based

on UBC 1997 and updated Active
Fault Maps presented by region
(colored)
Wind Load Provisions based on
ASCE7-10 and Wind Contour Maps
(colored) for the entire Philippine
Archipelago

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NEED TO UPDATE

ASEP has been the sole provider, recognized by the

Department of Public Works and Highways, of the
National Structural Code of the Philippines, a referral
code of the National Building Code
Since 2010, our country have experience numerous
natural disasters Ondoy (165 kph), Pepeng (250 kph),
Juan (295 kph), Pedring (215 kph), Pablo (280 kph),
Yolanda (315 kph), Negros Occidental EQ (M6.7), Bohol
Earthquake (M7.2)
Keep up to date with reference codes

RELEASE OF THE NSCP 7th ED.

The NSCP 7th Edition was schedule for release in 2015
DPWH has already reviewed the final draft of the code
On August 26, 2016, Former DPWH Secretary Rogelio
Singson approved and declared that the NSCP 2015 to
be adopted as a Referral Code of PD 1096
Issue on the inclusion of 2-km near source factor for
Earthquake Load provisions
Based on draft version of ACI 318R-14 published in May
2014 as guide.
Subsequently updated to ACI 318M-14 published only
in March 2015

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HISTORY OF NSCP

RELEASE OF THE NSCP 7th ED.

The NSCP 7th Edition was schedule for release in 2015
DPWH has already reviewed the final draft of the code
On August 26, 2016, Former DPWH Secretary Rogelio
Singson approved and declared that the NSCP 2015 to
be adopted as a Referral Code of PD 1096
Issue on the inclusion of 2-km near source factor for
Earthquake Load provisions
Based on draft version of ACI 318R-14 published in May
2014 as guide.
Subsequently updated to ACI 318M-14 published only
in March 2015

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LAUNCHING OF THE NSCP 7th ED.

The NSCP 7th Edition was launched on December 7,

2016 at the Marco Polo Hotel, Ortigas
The event was graced by the following:
USEC Catalina Cabral of DPWH and President-elect of PICE
Christopher Gacutan, Office of Civil Defense
Joselito Guevarra, President of Philippine Association of
Building Officials
Dr. Romeo Estaero, Member of Board of Civil Engineering,
PRC

LAUNCHING OF THE NSCP 7th ED.

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OVERVIEW OF UPDATES

Chapter 1 General Requirements

Additional definitions: Failure, Structural Failure, Structural
Engineer, etc.
Additional classification of building/structure to occupancy
categories, i.e. school buildings, hospitals, religious
facilities, etc.
Appendices
Recommended Guidelines on Structural Design Peer Revie of
Structures 2015
Guidelines and Implementing Rules on Earthquake Recording
Instrumentation for Buildings.

OVERVIEW OF UPDATES

Chapter 2 Loads and Actions

Additional Live Loads
2-km near source factor for Earthquake Load Provisions
Faults Maps presented by regions
Wind Loads Provisions updated to ASCE7-10
Introduction of wind contour map of the entire Philippine
archipelago

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OVERVIEW OF UPDATES
Chapter 3 Earthworks and Foundations
Updates on some tables and figures, i.e. Table 304-1
Allowable Foundation and Lateral Pressures, cut and fill
slope figures
Erosion Control subsections has been expanded (scour
protection)
Subsection on Mechanically Stabilized Earth (MSE)
structures and similar Reinforced Embankments and Fills
Table on the minimum required number of boreholes for
foundation investigation
General pile requirements have been expanded (design of
piles and pile groups subject to lateral loads)

OVERVIEW OF UPDATES

Chapter 4 Structural Concrete

Based on ACI 318-14
Organized as a member-based, i.e. particular member type
will have separate sub-sections for all requirements for
design
Several reference standards and specification have been
updated
New referenced specification from Australia and New
Zealand is added related to qualification on the use of
Quenched Tempered QT/Thermo-Mechanically Treated
Reinforcement

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OVERVIEW OF UPDATES

Chapter 5 Structural Steel

No major change from the previous edition
Streamlining of format, i.e. definitions in one section,
figures drawn larger, extraneous user notes are removed,
etc.
Additional sub-sections on Structural Fire, Stability Bracing
for Columns and Beams, and Buckling-Restrained Braced
Frames (BRBF)
Corrections and updates on some load factors and
equations

OVERVIEW OF UPDATES

Chapter 6 - Wood
Although Wood Design is not practiced in the Philippines,
this chapter serves as reference to our designers who will
still be practicing wood design in other countries
Adapted National Design Specification for Wood
Construction (NDS 2015)
Offers a more updated and complete road mapin wood
design
Easier for designers to navigate and follow

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OVERVIEW OF UPDATES

Chapter 7 - Masonry
Steamlined section presentation, i.e. tables and figures are
shown immediately on the page it was mentioned.
Conversion of some values from English units to S.I.
Section 709 Seismic Design reference to NSCP Volume 1,
Chapter 2 instead of ASCE7

NSCP FEATURES

About 1,020 pages

Stitch and Glue Type Binding
Anti-Piracy provisions in order to protect the
Intellectual Property Rights of our Association
Hologram Sticker with the ASEP logo and Control
Number
No electronic copies for distribution or sale
To date, copies will only be sold thru the ASEP Office

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Executive Committee
Frederick Francis Sison, President 2015 - 2017
Carlos Villaraza, President 2014 2015
Emilio Morales, Chairman Codes and Standards
Romeo Estaero, Adviser Codes and Standards

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Chapter 1 - General Requirements

Francis Anthony Valderrama, Chairman
Juanito Cunanan, Co-Chairman

Chapter 2 - Loads and Actions

Adam Abinales and Ronaldo Ison, Chairmen
Lessandro Estelito Garciano
Ernesto Cruz
Wilfredo Lopez

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Chapter 3 Earthworks and Foundation

Mark Albert Zarco, Chairman
Mark Morales
Frederick Francis Sison

Chapter 4 Structural Concrete

Jorge Genota, Chairman
Juanito Cunanan Vinci Nicholas Villaseor
Blas Espinosa Danilo Domingo
Wilfredo Lopez

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Chapter 5 Structural Steel

Anthony Vladimir Pimentel, Chairman
Allan Benogsudan, Co-Chairman
Mark Elson Lucio
Gilbert Magbutay

Chapter 6 - Wood
Christopher Tamayo, Chairman
Ariel Santos, Co-Chairman
Mark Elson Lucio

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Chapter 7 - Masonry
Cesar Pabalan, Chairman
Christopher Tamayo

Editorial Board
Romeo Estaero, Chairman
Virgilio Columna Danilo Domingo
Wilfredo Lopez Allan Benogsudan
Christopher Tamayo Mark Elson Lucio
Ariel Santos Cesar Pabalan

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

ASEP SECRETARIAT
Ailyn Anonical
May Jacinto
June Cais
Cereline Lucasia

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

SPECIAL MENTION
Emilio Morales and Ronaldo Ison Donors
Arch. Avigaile Genota Riola NSCP Cover design
ASEC Gilberto Reyes
Dr. Renato Solidum of PHIVOLCS
Ms. Thelma Cinco and Staff at PAGASA
Undergraduate and Graduate Students of DLSU under the
supervision of Dr. Lessandro Garciano and Engr. Adam
Abinales
MILCAR Enterprises Printing Press

BACKGROUND OF THE
UPDATES ON THE NEW NSCP
7TH EDITION (NSCP 2015)
NSCP 7TH EDITION 2015 LECTURE
SERIES
Engr. Frederick Francis M. Sison, M.ASEP
Executive Chairman NSCP 2015

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