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Eurocodes​

The Eurocodes are a series of 10 European Technical Standards designed to unify the approach to structural design in buildings and civil engineering works. By providing a common framework, Eurocodes enhance the competitiveness of European companies and improve safety standards in the construction industry.

Coverage of Eurocodes​

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• basis of structural design (EN 1990)
• actions on structures (EN 1991)
• the design of concrete (EN 1992), steel (EN 1993), composite steel and concrete (EN 1994), timber (EN 1995), masonry (EN 1996), and aluminium structures (EN 1999)
• geotechnical design (EN 1997)
• the design, assessment, and retrofitting of structures for earthquake resistance (EN 1998)

Eurocodes are set to replace national standards, providing a unified technical basis for the design of buildings and civil engineering works, as well as construction products.

European Commission's Role

• Standardisation - the European Commission sent a standardisation request mandating standardisation work (technical mandate M/515) to the European Committee for Standardisation (CEN). It also financially supports specific standardisation work.
• Allowing Eurocodes in public tenders - according to the Public Procurement Directives (2004/17/EC and 2004/18/EC), contracting authorities in the EU must allow the use of Eurocodes in the structural design aspects of tenders.
• Further harmonisation – the Joint Research Centre is assessing remaining national parameters for potential harmonisation. The centre also monitors and supports the standardisation work of CEN and provides input in technical discussions in the EU and beyond.

Additional Resources
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• A dedicated website on Eurocodes, maintained by the  Joint Research Centre, offers comprehensive technical information on these standards.