Article 1.0.1 This standard is formulated in order to reasonably unify the basic terms and general symbols of structure design in China.
Article 1.0.2 This standard is applicable to the structure design of building, highway, railway, port, waterway and hydraulic and hydroelectric engineering as well as their related areas.
Article 1.0.3 The basic terms and general symbols specified in this standard are adopted with the relevant national standards and made reference to those specified in the relevant international standards.