

EN 1996 Eurocode 6 applies to the design of buildings and other civil engineering works, or parts thereof, in unreinforced, reinforced, prestressed and confined masonry. The execution is covered to the extent that is necessary to indicate the quality of the construction materials and products that should be used and the standard of workmanship on site needed to comply with the assumptions made in the design rules.
Parts
EN 1996-1-1:2005 | Eurocode 6: Design of masonry structures - Part 1-1: General rules for reinforced and unreinforced masonry structures |
EN 1996-1-2:2005 | Eurocode 6: Design of masonry structures - Part 1-2: General rules - Structural fire design |
EN 1996-2:2006 | Eurocode 6: Design of masonry structures - Part 2: Design considerations, selection of materials and execution of masonry |
EN 1996-3:2006 | Eurocode 6: Design of masonry structures - Part 3: Simplified calculation methods for unreinforced masonry structures |
News
Publications
Design Handbook for EN 1996 - Design of Masonry Structures
This guidance document has been developed with the aim of providing ready access to the various parts of Eurocode 6 needed for the design of masonry, highlighting areas where the design approach…
How to design masonry structures using Eurocode 6
This guide provides:
- A brief outline of the scope of Eurocode 6.
- An introduction to design, including fire resistance and movement.
- Assessment of actions and combination of actions using…
Designers' Guide to EN 1996-1-1 Eurocode 6: Design of Masonry Structures-Common rules for reinforced and unreinforced masonry structures
This guide looks at the provision of the proposed EN 1996.1.1 Eurocode 6: Design of Masonry Structures - Part 1-1: Common rules for reinforced and un-reinforced masonry structures.
It deals with…