The EN Eurocodes

The EN Eurocodes are a series of 10 European Standards, EN 1990 - EN 1999, providing a common approach for the design of buildings and other civil engineering works and construction products. They are the recommended means of giving a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the Construction Products Directive for construction works and products that bear the CE Marking, as well as the preferred reference for technical specifications in public contracts. [more…]

Message from CEN/TC250 chairman
Message from CEN/TC250 chairman J-A Calgaro, chairman of CEN/TC250, outlines the medium-term strategy to uphold the Eurocodes as the most advanced codes for the design of civil engineering works.
National Implementation
Progress of national implementation 80% of Eurocodes are published as National Standards. More than 1/4 of National Annexes are available. Read more on the progress of implementation.
Te Wero Bridge, New Zealand
Te Wero Bridge, Auckland, New Zealand The project for a two-leaf aluminium bridge designed with Eurocode 9 won the international competition for the Te Wero Bridge that will be constructed in Auckland, New Zealand.
Eurocodes: Background and applications
Eurocodes: Background and applications A "dissemination of information for training" workshop was held in Brussels on 18-20 February 2008. Download the presentations.
JRC support to implementation and use
Purpose and justification for new design standards regarding the use of glass products in civil engineering works Download the JRC reports on the activities in support to the implementation, harmonisation and further development of the Eurocodes.
Upcoming Events
 
23 November, Athens : Seminar on Eurocodes
24 November, Birmingham : The basis of structural design: Eurocode EN 1990
25 November, Birmingham : Actions on structures: Eurocode 1
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