Eurocode
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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:
By March 2010 the Eurocodes are mandatory for European public works and the de-facto standard for the private sector. The Eurocodes therefore replace the existing national building code
s published by national standard bodies (e.g. BS 5950
), although many countries had a period of co-existence. Additionally, each country is expected to issue a National Annex to the Eurocodes which will need referencing for a particular country (e.g. The UK National Annex).
developed and published:
European Committee for Standardization
The European Committee for Standardization or Comité Européen de Normalisation , is a non-profit organisation whose mission is to foster the European economy in global trading, the welfare of European citizens and the environment by providing an efficient infrastructure to interested parties for...
for the structural design of construction works in the European Union
European Union
The European Union is an economic and political union of 27 independent member states which are located primarily in Europe. The EU traces its origins from the European Coal and Steel Community and the European Economic Community , formed by six countries in 1958...
.
The purposes of the Eurocodes are:
- a means to prove compliance with the requirements for mechanical strength and stability and safety in case of fire established by European Union law.
- a basis for construction and engineering contract specifications.
- a framework for creating harmonized technical specifications for building products (CE markCE markCE marking is a mandatory conformity mark for products placed on the market in the European Economic Area . With the CE marking on a product the manufacturer ensures that the product conforms with the essential requirements of the applicable EC directives...
).
By March 2010 the Eurocodes are mandatory for European public works and the de-facto standard for the private sector. The Eurocodes therefore replace the existing national building code
Building code
A building code, or building control, is a set of rules that specify the minimum acceptable level of safety for constructed objects such as buildings and nonbuilding structures. The main purpose of building codes are to protect public health, safety and general welfare as they relate to the...
s published by national standard bodies (e.g. BS 5950
BS 5950
BS 5950 is the British Standard for the design, fabrication and erection of structural steelwork. It does not apply to bridges, which are covered by BS 5400. BS 5950 replaced BS 449, which used a permissible stress approach, and uses limit state design methods. It is written for use in the UK but...
), although many countries had a period of co-existence. Additionally, each country is expected to issue a National Annex to the Eurocodes which will need referencing for a particular country (e.g. The UK National Annex).
Eurocode groups
The Eurocodes are published as a separate European Standards, each having a number of parts. By 2002, ten sections have beendeveloped and published:
- EN 1990EN 1990EN 1990 – Eurocode 0: Basis of structural design is the basis for building codes known as Eurocodes. It sets out the way to use Eurocodes for structural design....
: Basis of structural design - EN 1991EN 1991EN 1991 - Eurocode 1: Actions on structures, is the European Standard for designing load-bearing structures. It includes characteristic values for various types of loads and densities for all materials which are likely to be used in construction....
: (Eurocode 1) Actions on structureStructureStructure 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 - EN 1992EN 1992EN 1992, also known as Eurocode 2: Design of concrete structures, is the European Standard for the design of concrete structures, using the limit state design philosophy...
: (Eurocode 2) Design of concrete structures - EN 1993EN 1993EN 1993 - Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures, is the part of the European building code that deals with the design of steel structures, using the limit state design philosophy...
: (Eurocode 3) Design of steelSteelSteel is an alloy that consists mostly of iron and has a carbon content between 0.2% and 2.1% by weight, depending on the grade. Carbon is the most common alloying material for iron, but various other alloying elements are used, such as manganese, chromium, vanadium, and tungsten...
structures - EN 1994EN 1994EN 1994, also known as Eurocode 4: Design of composite steel and concrete structures, is the European Standard for the design of composite structures, using the limit state design philosophy...
: (Eurocode 4) Design of composite steel and concrete structures - EN 1995: (Eurocode 5) Design of timberTimberTimber may refer to:* Timber, a term common in the United Kingdom and Australia for wood materials * Timber, Oregon, an unincorporated community in the U.S...
structures - EN 1996: (Eurocode 6) Design of masonryMasonryMasonry is the building of structures from individual units laid in and bound together by mortar; the term masonry can also refer to the units themselves. The common materials of masonry construction are brick, stone, marble, granite, travertine, limestone; concrete block, glass block, stucco, and...
structures - EN 1997EN 1997EN 1997 - Eurocode 7: Geotechnical design, is the European Standard for the design of geotechnical structures, using the limit state design philosophy. It is published in two parts; "General rules" and "Ground investigation and testing". It was approved by the European Committee for Standardization...
: (Eurocode 7) Geotechnical design - EN 1998EN 1998EN 1998, also known as Eurocode 8: Design of structures for earthquake resistance, is the European Standard for the design of structures in seismic zone, using the limit state design philosophy...
: (Eurocode 8) Design of structures for earthquakeEarthquakeAn earthquake is the result of a sudden release of energy in the Earth's crust that creates seismic waves. The seismicity, seismism or seismic activity of an area refers to the frequency, type and size of earthquakes experienced over a period of time...
resistance - EN 1999EN 1999EN 1999 - Eurocode 9: Design of aluminum structures, is the part of the European building code that deals with the design of aluminum alloy structures...
: (Eurocode 9) Design of aluminiumAluminiumAluminium or aluminum is a silvery white member of the boron group of chemical elements. It has the symbol Al, and its atomic number is 13. It is not soluble in water under normal circumstances....
structures
See also
- CENCENCEN may refer to:*Cen, or sen, is the currency of the fictional nation of Amestris of the anime/manga "Fullmetal Alchemist"As a three-letter acronym:* Cambridge Evening News, former name for the Cambridge News...
: European Committee for Standardisation - BS 5950BS 5950BS 5950 is the British Standard for the design, fabrication and erection of structural steelwork. It does not apply to bridges, which are covered by BS 5400. BS 5950 replaced BS 449, which used a permissible stress approach, and uses limit state design methods. It is written for use in the UK but...
: British steel design standard, replaced by Eurocode 3 in March, 2010. - BS 8110BS 8110BS 8110 is a British Standard for the design and construction of reinforced and prestressed concrete structures. It is based on limit state design principles...
: British concrete design standard, replaced by Eurocode 2 in March, 2010. - LRFD: Load and Resistance Factor Design
- Limit state designLimit state designLimit state design refers to a design method used in structural engineering. A limit state is a condition of a structure beyond which it no longer fulfills the relevant design criteria. The condition may refer to a degree of loading or other actions on the structure, while the criteria refers to...
- List of EN standards
- Structural EngineeringStructural engineeringStructural engineering is a field of engineering dealing with the analysis and design of structures that support or resist loads. Structural engineering is usually considered a specialty within civil engineering, but it can also be studied in its own right....
- Geotechnical EngineeringGeotechnical engineeringGeotechnical engineering is the branch of civil engineering concerned with the engineering behavior of earth materials. Geotechnical engineering is important in civil engineering, but is also used by military, mining, petroleum, or any other engineering concerned with construction on or in the ground...
External links
- Eurocodes: Building the Future The European Commission Website on the EN Eurocodes
- Eurocode.info Information about the EN Eurocodes
- eurocode-resources Portal with extensive eurocode resources with focus on the design of steel structures
- Eurocodes Expert UK construction industry website with comprehensive information and support resources for implementation of the BS EN Eurocodes. The site is a joint initiative of the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) and Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) and is supported by the UK Government (DCLG), BSI British Standards (BSI), The Steel Construction Institute (SCI), The Concrete Centre, the Timber Research and Development Association (TRADA), the International Masonry Society (IMS), the Brick Development Association (BDA) and the Association for Structural Engineers of London Boroughs (ASELB).
- Eurocodes Online: Structural Design Expertise Website with a lot of interesting information on the eurocodes: implementation, principles, national annexes, etc.
- Eurocodes in Poland Find out information about eurocodes in Poland. Worked examples, articles, books and much more knowledge to know better eurocodes.
- Digital Eurocodes standards library CodeProof is a digital library of EUROCODE standard implemented in CodeForm. In this library is integrated each article from each part of EC and it is designed so, that you can easily locate relevant articles.