The Structural Reliability Handbook assists in understanding the Verification Methods BV1 and V2.1.1 contained within the National Construction Code (NCC) Volumes One and Two respectively. This Handbook addresses the methodology in developing the Verification Methods in generic terms, and is not a document that sets out a specific process of using the Verification Methods or an alternative structural reliability process. It is expected that this Handbook will be used to guide solutions relevant to specific situations in accordance with the generic principles and criteria contained herein.
This document was developed to provide guidance to practitioners seeking to demonstrate compliance with the Verification Methods BV1 and V2.1.1. These Verification Methods may be used to demonstrate compliance with Performance Requirements BP1.1 and BP1.2 in NCC Volume One and P2.1.1 (a), (b) and (c) in NCC Volume Two.
