Designers' Guide to Eurocode 9: Design of Aluminium Structures

Aluminium is not as widely used for structural applications as it could be, partly as a result of misconceptions about the material strength and durability but largely because engineers and designers have not been taught how to use it - additional specific design checks are needed. A material with unique benefits and, when used correctly, the results are light, cost effective structures. EN 1999 Eurocode 9: Design of aluminium structures, details the requirements for resistance, serviceability, duration and fire resistance in the design of buildings and other civil engineering and structural works in aluminium. This guide provides the user with guidance on the interpretation and use of Part 1-1: General structural use and Part 1-4: Cold-formed structural sheeting of EN 1999, covering material selection and all main structural elements and joints.