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EN 1999 - Eurocode 9: Design of aluminum structures, is the part of the European building code
Eurocode
Eurocodes are a set of harmonized technical rules developed by the European Committee for Standardisation for the structural design of construction works in the European Union.The purposes of the Eurocodes are:...

 that deals with the design of aluminum alloy structure
Structure
Structure is a fundamental, tangible or intangible notion referring to the recognition, observation, nature, and permanence of patterns and relationships of entities. This notion may itself be an object, such as a built structure, or an attribute, such as the structure of society...

s. It sets requirements for structural integrity, including strength, serviceability, durability and fire resistance.

Eurocode 9 comprises 5 documents:
  • EN 1999-1-1: General structural rules
  • EN 1993-1-2: Structural fire design
  • EN 1993-1-3: Structures susceptible to fatigue
  • EN 1993-1-4: Cold-formed structural sheeting
  • EN 1993-1-5: Shell structures
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