Code/requirements | Egyptian | Syrian | Saudi Arabian Code |
Dead load | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.4 |
Live load | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.6 |
Combinations load | D = 0.8; L = 1.3 | D = 0.8; L = 1.4 | D = 1.2; L = 1.6 |
Geotechnical works | ¾ All requirements and details for laboratory and field tests. ¾ Foundations design details and requirements depending on Egyptian and ACI code. | ¾ All requirements and details for laboratory and field tests. ¾ Foundations design details and requirements depending on Syrian and Germany standards. | ¾ All requirements and details for laboratory and field tests. ¾ Foundations design details and requirements depending on ASTM standards and IBC. |
Materials | Materials are defined according to Egyptian standards. | Materials are defined according to Syrian standards. | Materials are defined according to ASTM standards. |