The DCLG was now formally announced a suite of eurocodes to replace the British Standard versions relating to Structural design. They are intended to remove potential barriers to trade where differing design standards exist. There are ten Eurocodes, made up of 58 parts that are being adopted by all EU Member states.. The corresponding British Standards will be withdrawn on 31st March 2010.
DCLG, also announces proposed changes to the Approved Documents, Parts A (Structure) and C (Site preparation, etc) will be part of their review cycle and is expected to be in 2013..This is to meet their earlier announcement that they will reduce the Building Regulation changes to one every three years and amend Parts normally no more than once every six years.
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ReplyDeleteThank you for your article.
Just to give more detail about the Eurocodes.
Eurocodes are divided into 10 areas:
-Base Eurocode - Basis of structural design: Needed for use with all other Eurocodes
-Eurocode 1 Series - Action on structures: loading
-Eurocode 2 Series - Design of concrete structures: concrete
-Eurocode 3 Series - Design of steel structures: steel structures
-Eurocode 4 Series - Design on composite steel and concrete structures: composites
- Eurocode 5 Series - Design of timber structures
-Eurocodes 6 Series - Design of masonry structures
- Eurocode 7 Series - Geotechnical design
- Eurocode 8 Series - Design of structures for earthquake resistance
- Eurocode 9 Series - Design of aluminium structures.
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Thanks for the post Virginie, it expanded our briefing post nicely, Many designers have been long waiting for the implentation of the Eurocodes, needing comfort from us as Approved Inspectors that designs meet the requirements of the Building Regulations
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