A study visit of a delegation of ASEAN Member States on the Eurocodes (28-30 May 2024) to the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) site of Ispra, Italy, was planned after the successful 2nd regional workshop on the Eurocodes Dialogue held in Singapore in October 2023, following the general interest in the subject and direct feedback from the stakeholders in the region. The activity was supported by the Enhanced Regional EU-ASEAN Dialogue Instrument (E-READI), implementing the EU-ASEAN Eurocodes Dialogue.
The visit aimed to raise awareness of the benefits of using Eurocodes, contributing to understanding how to draft the roadmap for their adoption and facilitating the elaboration of the National Annexes to the Eurocodes. It aimed to generate collaboration among national stakeholders and establish mutual cooperation at a regional level, fostering networks among both public and private entities and developing communication modalities for follow-up activities.
During this event, JRC has facilitated the in-person contact of 15 delegates from national authorities, standardisation bodies and universities of Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Thailand and Viet Nam with members of the Eurocodes Technical Committees (CEN/TC 250) and EU experts from national standardisation bodies. The visitors have also had the opportunity to delve into the EU research infrastructure and related research activities, through on-site visits.
Participants
During this event, JRC and the E-READI team facilitated the in-person contact of 15 delegates from National Authorities, Standard Bodies and Universities of Brunei Darussalam (3 delegates), Cambodia (3), Lao PDR (2), Malaysia (4), Thailand (1) and Viet Nam (2) with members of the Eurocodes Technical Committee (CEN/TC 250) and EU experts from National Standardisation Bodies. The visitors have also had the opportunity to delve into selected EU Research infrastructures and related research activities, through on-site visits.
Programme
- 28 May 2024,
09:30 AM - 10:30 AM CESTVisit to JRC's Europa Science Experience building - 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM CESTWelcome addresses and introduction
Matthias Oel, Director, Directorate E - Space, Security & Migration, JRC
H. E. Sujiro Seam, Ambassador of the EU to ASEAN (recorded) - 11:15 AM - 11:35 AM CESTIntroduction of participants and experts in the study visit
ASEAN participants, EU experts, JRC experts, E-READI team
- 11:35 AM - 11:45 AM CESTJRC Safety and Security of Buildings Unit
François Augendre, Head of Unit, Safety and Security of Buildings Unit, JRC
- 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM CESTJRC activities supporting safe, smart and green buildings
Georgios Tsionis, Safety and Security of Buildings Unit, JRC
- 12:00 PM - 12:10 PM CESTEU policies for the construction ecosystem
Manfred Fuchs, DG GROW (online)
- 12:10 PM - 12:20 PM CESTSupporting the EU-ASEAN cooperation through science
Elena Sachez, Member States Partnerships and International Relations Unit, JRC
- 12:20 PM - 12:25 PM CESTTowards a regional research infrastructure strategy and a talent mobility platform in ASEAN
Aldo Dell’Ariccia, Team Leader, E-READI (online)
- 01:30 PM - 02:00 PM CESTThe European Standardisation System for the construction sector
Pavlina Karagianni, CEN Management Centre (online)
- 02:00 PM - 03:50 PM CESTEU MS Case Studies presentations on the implementation of the Eurocodes - challenges and lessons learnt 1. Belgium 2. Bulgaria 3. Greece
(i) Belgium
Pierre Spehl, SECO, Senior Civil Engineer; Head of the Belgian Delegation for the Eurocodes(ii) Bulgaria
Iren Dabizheva, Managing Director of the Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS)(iii) Greece
Nikolaos Malakatas, Chairman of CEN/TC250/SC1; Chairman of the Greek Eurocodes Mirror Committee(iv) Italy
Paolo Formichi, Chairman of CEN/TC250/SC10; University of Pisa - 03:50 PM - 04:15 PM CESTCase study on non-EU country’s adoption of Eurocodes
Roberta Apostolska, Institute of Earthquake Eng. and Eng. Seismology, UKIM-IZIIS; University Ss Cyril and Methodius, UKIM
- 04:15 PM - 04:45 PM CESTPanel discussion on the implementation of the Eurocodes - challenges, and lessons learnt
Pierre Spehl, SECO, Senior Civil Engineer; Head of the Belgian Delegation for the Eurocodes
Iren Dabizheva, Managing Director of the Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS)
Nikolaos Malakatas, Chairman of CEN/TC250/SC1; Chairman of the Greek Eurocodes Mirror Committee
Paolo Formichi, Chairman of CEN/TC250/SC10; University of Pisa
Roberta Apostolska, Institute of Earthquake Eng. and Eng. Seismology, UKIM-IZIIS; University Ss Cyril and Methodius, UKIM
- 04:45 PM - 05:00 PM CESTKey take-away points and lessons learnt from the case studies
Adamantia Athanasopoulou, Scientific Project Officer, Safety and Security of Buildings Unit JRC
Roberta Apostolska, Institute of Earthquake Eng. and Eng. Seismology, UKIM-IZIIS; University Ss Cyril and Methodius, UKIM - 29 May 2024,
09:00 AM - 10:00 AM CESTVisit to the European Crisis Management Laboratory (ECML)• Earthquakes: estimating the impact in GDACS (Global Disaster Alert and Coordination System) for the humanitarian response community
• Wildfires: emissions and pollution; urban-wildland interface – relation to building codes?
• Disaster risk: methods for qualitative and quantitative risk assessment
• Partnerships and international initiatives: Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure - 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM CESTCEN-CENELEC international cooperation, global outreach adoption of European standards
Zhuohua Chen, Project Manager, European & International Policy, CEN-CENELEC
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CESTDiscussion of AMS country reports on the regulatory and standardisation framework for the construction sector
Brunei Darussalam; Cambodia; Malaysia; Lao; Thailand; Viet Nam
Moderator:
Roberta Apostolska, Institute of Earthquake Eng. and Eng. Seismology, UKIM-IZIIS; University Ss Cyril and Methodius, UKIM - 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM CESTRound table discussion: analysis of AMS country reports, proposed steps in the roadmap
Zhuohua Chen, Project Manager, European & International Policy
Adamantia Athanasopoulou, Scientific Project Officer, Safety and Security of Buildings Unit JRC
Roberta Apostolska, Institute of Earthquake Eng. and Eng. Seismology, UKIM-IZIIS; University Ss Cyril and Methodius, UKIM - 01:30 PM - 03:00 PM CESTPreparation of draft roadmap towards the adoption of the Eurocodes: Group work in parallel sessions (3 groups)
Facilitators:
Pierre Spehl, SECO, Senior Civil Engineer; Head of the Belgian Delegation for the Eurocodes
Iren Dabizheva, Managing Director of the Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS)
Nikolaos Malakatas, Chairman CEN/TC 250/SC1; Chairman of the Greek Eurocodes Mirror Committee
Paolo Formichi, Chairman of CEN/TC 250/SC10; University of Pisa
Pietro Croce, Convenor of CEN/TC250 HG Bridges; University of Pisa
Zhuohua Chen, Project Manager, European & International Policy
Adamantia Athanasopoulou, Scientific Project Officer, Safety and Security of Buildings Unit JRC
Roberta Apostolska, Institute of Earthquake Eng. and Eng. Seismology, UKIM-IZIIS; University Ss Cyril and Methodius, UKIM - 03:30 PM - 04:10 PM CESTBreakout sessions
1. Meeting with CEN representative and expert from NSB on having access to the EN Eurocodes for review and procedure for ENs adoption (Zhuohua Chen, Project Manager, European & International Policy; Iren Dabizheva, Managing Director of the Bulgarian Institute for Standardization).
2. Meeting with experts on steps for national adoption of Eurocodes and collaboration with stakeholders (Pierre Spehl, SECO, Senior Civil Engineer; Head of the Belgian Delegation for the Eurocodes; Nikolaos Malakatas, Chairman CEN/ TC250/SC1; Chairman of the Greek Eurocodes Mirror Committee).
3. Technical meeting(s) with EU experts (Paolo Formichi, Chairman of CEN/TC250/ SC10; University of Pisa; Pietro Croce, Convenor of CEN/TC250 HG Bridges; University of Pisa)
- 04:10 PM - 05:10 PM CESTPresentation of the group work outcome on the draft roadmap preparation
Facilitated by AMS rapporteurs and supported by experts
Brunei Darussalam ; Cambodia; Malaysia; Lao PDR; Thailand; Viet Nam - 05:10 PM - 05:15 PM CESTWrap-up and closure for the day
Adamantia Athanasopoulou, Scientific Project Officer, Safety and Security of Buildings Unit JRC
Roberta Apostolska, Institute of Earthquake Eng. and Eng. Seismology, UKIM-IZIIS; University Ss Cyril and Methodius, UKIM - 30 May 2024,
09:00 AM - 09:30 AM CESTDesigners’ experience in using the EurocodesPietro Croce, Convenor of CEN/TC250 HG Bridges; University of Pisa
- 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM CESTJRC activities in support of the Eurocodes implementation; the Eurocodes Nationally Determined Parameters
Adamantia Athanasopoulou, Safety and Security of Buildings Unit JRC
Francesca Sciarretta, Safety and Security of Buildings Unit JRC - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM CESTPanel session: supporting designers’ practical training needs in using the Eurocodes
Pierre Spehl, SECO, Senior Civil Engineer; Head of the Belgian Delegation for the Eurocodes
Pietro Croce, Convenor of CEN/TC250 HG Bridges; University of Pisa
Iren Dabizheva, Managing Director of the Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS).
Adamantia Athanasopoulou, Safety and Security of Buildings Unit JRC
Francesca Sciarretta, Safety and Security of Buildings Unit JRCModerator:
Roberta Apostolska, Institute of Earthquake Eng. and Eng. Seismology, UKIMIZIIS; University Ss Cyril and Methodius, UKIM - 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM CESTReliability background of the Eurocodes
Paolo Formichi, Chairman of CEN/TC250/ SC10; University of Pisa
- 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM CESTThe JRC Nationally Determined Parameters Database – background, status, registration steps, live demonstration
Cristina Polo López, Safety and Security of Buildings Unit JRC
- 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM CESTRegional scientific cooperation in support of the Eurocodes development and implementation
Georgios Tsionis, Safety and Security of Buildings Unit, JRC
- 01:45 PM - 02:30 PM CESTRound table discussion: lessons learnt and next steps for the roadmap elaboration and implementation
ASEAN participants to share benefits and lessons learnt and further needs for support
AMS representatives
Roberta Apostolska, Institute of Earthquake Eng. and Eng. Seismology, UKIMIZIIS; University Ss Cyril and Methodius, UKIM
Adamantia Athanasopoulou, Safety and Security of Buildings Unit, JRC
Nikolaos Malakatas, Chairman CEN/TC 250/SC1; Chairman of the Greek Eurocodes Mirror Committee
Pierre Spehl, SECO, Senior Civil Engineer; Head of the Belgian Delegation for the Eurocodes
Iren Dabizheva, Managing Director of the Bulgarian Institute for Standardization (BDS).Moderator:
Georgios Tsionis, Safety and Security of Buildings Unit, JRC - 02:30 PM - 02:45 PM CESTFinal Remarks and Closure
Georgios Tsionis, Safety and Security of Buildings Unit, JRC
Minna Saneri, Key Expert for AEC, E-READI
- 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM CESTVisit to the European Laboratory for Structural Assessment (ELSA) facilities
• ELSA Reaction Wall
• ELSA HopLab
Practical information
- Organized by EU?
- This event is organized by EU
- Where
- JRC Ispra, ItalyItaly
- When
- Europe/Brussels- Europe/BrusselsCentral Europe/Rome-
- Languages
- English
- Who should attend
- The attendance of the study visit is reserved to invited delegates from AMS
- Organiser
- E-READI - Enhanced Regional EU-ASEAN Dialogue Instrument