Eurocode Standards are a set of harmonised technical rules and requirements developed by the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN) for the structural design of construction works in the ...European Union. The EN 1990 Eurocode is a fully operative material‐independent code, establishes principles and requirements for safety, serviceability and durability of structures and gives guidelines for related aspects of structural reliability. This code is based on the limit state concept and used in conjunction with the partial factor method. For the design of new structures, EN 1990 will be used together with EN 1991, and EN 1992 to EN 1999. All foundations should be designed so that the underlying materials, soil and/or rock, safely resist the actions applied to the structure. The design of spread foundations is covered by EN 1997. There are two parts to EN 1997, Part 1: General Rules and Part 2: Ground Investigation and Testing.
The article provides basic information about the shrinkage of concrete and discusses the major impact on the size and course of the shrinkage. There are the guidelines to estimate the shrinkage ...strain of concrete bridge structures for the high tensile strength-SCI in accordance with PN-EN 1992-2. The article presents the results of experimental studies which aim was to analyze the course of shrinkage in two types of specimens made of different composition mixes. The studies have also made possible to verify the actual size of the shrinkage strain and designated ones on the basis of the PN-EN 1992-2.
This book provides an introduction to the theory and design of composite structures of steel and concrete. Material applicable to both buildings and bridges is included, with more detailed ...information relating to structures for buildings. Throughout, the design methods are illustrated by calculations in accordance with the Eurocode for composite structures, EN 1994, Part 1-1, 'General rules and rules for buildings' and Part 1-2, 'Structural fire design', and their cross-references to ENs 1990 to 1993. The methods are stated and explained, so that no reference to Eurocodes is needed.
The use of Eurocodes has been required in the UK since 2010 for building and bridge structures that are publicly funded. Their first major revision began in 2015, with the new versions due in the early 2020s. Both authors are involved in the work on Eurocode 4.
The use of composite structures in construction is increasing. The optimized combination of the two materials concrete and steel produces particularly cost-efficient structures. This book presents a ...large number of numerical examples with detailed explanations of the provisions of Eurocode 4. It deals with the most common structural components in building construction: beams, columns and slabs. Furthermore, comprehensive chapters provide insight into the topics of creep and shrinkage, as well as fatigue.
This book enables the reader to efficiently perform analyses of composite structures. It is a valuable reference book for professionals as well as an outstanding means for students to become familiar with the Eurocode 4.
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