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Use of Structural Eurocodes - EN 1995 (Design of Timber Structures) Companion Document to EN1995-1-1

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Language
GBR
Authors
the Department for Communities and Local Government
Publication type
Book & Designer Guide

Abstract

This guide is a companion document to Eurocode EN 1995-1-1 Design of Timber Structures - General - Common Rules for Buildings. This document concentrates on explaining each section/part of EN 1995-1-1 in a much more user-friendly language and for better understanding of the Code. Chapter 1 comprises the main differences between BS 5268: Part 2 and EN 1995-1-1 for information only, while Chapter 2 concentrates on explaining each section/part of EN 1995-1-1. It includes simple explanations of various parts of EN 1995-1-1 parallel with its contents. Chapter 3 includes design guides using a practical step-by-step guide, helping designers to use EN 1995-1-1 in their designs.

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