Towards the Eurocodes era

European Commission press release

Common standards to improve competitiveness of construction industry
IP/08/259, 19 February 2008, HTML | (102kB)

Workshop material

Opening session
EN 1990 | EN 1991 | EN 1992 | EN 1993 | EN 1994 | EN 1995
EN 1997 | EN 1998 | EN 1999 | Structural fire design
Eurocodes posters
Eurocodes booklets and leaflets
Workshop flyer(112kB)

Towards the Eurocodes era

The Eurocodes are built on best European practice, expertise and research achievements. They provide for highest technical quality of construction design. Furthermore, the Eurocodes will create job opportunities by giving engineers, contractors, designers and product manufacturers the freedom to provide services in any Member State throughout Europe. The competition in cross-border provision of construction products and services will contribute to lower costs, raising quality and favouring technological innovation.

The Workshop "Eurocodes: Background and applications" marks the achievement of a key milestone in the European standardisation for construction: all Eurocodes parts being published by CEN and ready for implementation and use in the Member States.

It is also a major European training event on the Eurocodes. The workshop is organized by the European Commission with the support of CEN and Member States. It aims to transfer knowledge and state-of-the-art training material and information from the Eurocodes writers to representatives of key institutions, Industry and technical associations involved in training on the Eurocodes in Member States.

Opening session

• Welcome address
  H. Zourek, European Commission, DG Enterprise and Industry
• Welcome address(20kB)
  S. Lechner, European Commission, JRC
• Guest address(52.7MB)
  Ž. Turk, Minister Responsible for Growth, Slovenia
• Guest address(1.2MB)
  D. Mihalevski, Deputy Minister of Regional Development and Public Works, Bulgaria
• Competitiveness and innovation in construction - the role of standardisation(50kB)
  V. Leoz Argüelles, European Commission, DG Enterprise and Industry
• CEN/TC250 - the Eurocodes programme(1.5MB)
  J.-A. Calgaro, CEN/TC250 Chairman
• Sustainability and innovation - the Lead Market for Europe(3.5MB)
  G. Sedlacek, CEN/TC250
• Design of important infrastructures with the Eurocodes
  V. de Ville de Goyet, Bureau d'Etudes Greisch
• Eurocodes - opportunities for the construction industry(723kB)
  S. Denton, Parsons Brinckerhoff
• Construction Products - Industry views and expectations(68kB)
  P. Bar, Council of European Producers of Materials for Construction
• National implementation: progress and challenges(883kB)
  H. Gulvanessian, Representative for Government at ENC, UK
• National implementation: progress and challenges(120kB)
  C. Chrysostomou, Representative for Government at ENC, Cyprus
• National implementation: progress and challenges(23kB)
  J. Salazar Mitchell, Ministry of Public Works, Spain
• National implementation: progress and challenges(26kB)
  J. Mansfield, National Eurocodes Advisory Committee, Ireland
• National implementation: progress and challenges(372kB)
  E. M. Eichinger-Vill, Ministry of Transport, Austria
• Eurocodes: JRC support to implementation and further development(1.2MB)
  A. Pinto, European Commission, JRC

EN 1990 - Eurocode: Basis of structural design

• Introduction to EN 1990(145kB)
  H. Gulvanessian, CEN/TC250
• EN 1990: Sections 1 and 2(932kB)
  H. Gulvanessian, CEN/TC250
• EN 1990: Sections 3 and 4(363kB)
  P. Spehl, SECO
• Section 6 and Annex A(1) and Annex A(1.0MB)
  J.-A. Calgaro, CEN/TC250 Chairman
• Annexes B and C(910kB)
  A. Vrouwenvelder, TNO
• Section 5 and Annex D(404kB)
  G. Sedlacek, RWTH Aachen
• Eurocodes: using reliability analysis to combine action effects
  H. Gulvanessian & M. Holicky, Structures & Buildings 158(SB4): 243-252 ; 2005
• Management of reliability and risk in the Eurocode system
  J-A Calgaro & H Gulvanessian, Proceedings of International Conference, Malta; 2001

EN 1991 - Eurocode 1: Actions on structures

• Introduction to EN 1991(156kB)
  N. Malakatas, Ministry of Environment, Physical Planning & Public Works of Greece
• EN 1991-1-1(324kB)
  N. Malakatas, Ministry of Environment, Physical Planning & Public Works of Greece
• EN 1991-1-3(1.5MB)
  P. Formichi, University of Pisa
• EN 1991-1-4 ((17.7MB), example(219kB))
  S. O. Hansen, Svend Ole Hansen ApS
• EN 1991-1-5 (slide presentation(1.4MB), full paper(331kB))
  M. Holický, Czech Technical University in Prague
• EN 1991-1-6(740kB)
  P. Formichi, University of Pisa
• EN 1991-1-7(1.7MB)
  A. Vrouwenvelder, TNO
• EN 1991-2(731kB)
  J.-A. Calgaro, CGPC, CEN/TC250 Chairman
• EN 1991-2(1.1MB)
  M. Tschumi, SBB-CFF-FFS
• Vortex-induced vibrations of structures
  S. O. Hansen, Structural Engineers World Congress, Bangalore, India; 2007

EN 1992 - Eurocode 2: Design of concrete structures

• EN1992-1-1(5.9MB)
  J. C. Walraven, TU Delft
• EN1992-2(10.0MB)
  G. Mancini, Politecnico di Torino
• EN1992-3(451kB)
  T. Jones, Arup
• Design of RC membrane elements
  V.I. Carbone, L. Giordano & G. Mancini, Structural Concrete, 2(4): 213-223; 2001
• Skew reinforcement design in reinforced concrete two dimensional elements
  G. Bertagnoli, V. I. Carbone, L. Giordano & G. Mancini, 2nd International Specialty Conference on the Conceptual Approach to Structural Design, Milan; 2003
• Coupling of prestressing tendons in segmental construction
  G. Bertagnoli, V.I. Carbone, L. Giordano & G. Mancini, fib Symposium on Segmental Construction in Concrete, Dehli; 2004
• Safety format for the nonlinear analysis of concrete structures
  G. Bertagnoli, L. Giordano & G. Mancini, Studi e ricerche, Vol. 25; 2004
• Local effects of coupling of prestressing tendons in structural joints
  G. Bertagnoli, V. I. Carbone & G. Mancini, fib Symposium: Concrete Structures - Stimulators of development, Dubrovnik; 2007

EN 1993 - Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures

• Introduction by chairman(597kB)
  F. Bijlaard, Delft University of Technology
• Innovative rules in Eurocode 3(7.2MB)
  G. Sedlacek, RWTH Aachen
• e-learning by Access-Steel, How to use Access Steel(6226kB)
  G. Owens, The Steel Construction Institute
• Conceptual design and determination of actions effects for single storey buildings(6.4MB)
  M. Oppe, RWTH Aachen
• Structural detailing and connections for single storey buildings(2.3MB)
  P. Le Chaffotec & A. Bureau, CTICM
• Conceptual design and design examples for multi-storey buildings(3.3MkB)
  C. Müller, RWTH Aachen
• Cost-effective fire performance(2.1MB)
  L. Cajot, ArcelorMittal
• Example: Bolted connection of an angle brace in tension to a gusset plate(190kB)
• Example: Determination of loads on a building envelope(84kB)
• NCCI: Elastic critical moment for lateral torsional buckling(302kB)

EN 1994 - Eurocode 4: Design of composite steel and concrete structures

• General presentation of EN1994(1.5MB)
  J. Raoul, SETRA
• Structural analysis and ultimate limit state(12.2MB)
  U. Kuhlmann, Universität Stuttgart
• Serviceability limit state(894kB)
  G. Hanswille, Bergische Universität Wuppertal
• Composite columns(2.1MB)
  G. Hanswille, Bergische Universität Wuppertal
• Composite slabs (slide presentation(1.5MB), full paper(425kB))
  S. Hicks, Steel Construction Institute
• Composite bridges(1.1MB)
  L. Davaine & J. Raoul, SETRA

EN 1995 - Eurocode 5: Design of timber structures

• Introduction by chairman(322kB)
  S. Winter, Technische Universität Münche
• Design of beams and columns - stability - theory of second order(4.9MB)
  S. Winter, Technische Universität München
• Tension perpendicular to the grain - holes - curved beams(11.6MB)
  P. Dietsch, Technische Universität München
• Serviceability - deflection and vibration(1.1MB)
  H. Kreuzinger, Technische Universität München
• Connections - Lateral load capacity - Withdrawal capacity - dowels(3.8MB)
  A. Leijten, TU-Eindhoven
• Components and assemblies and Structural detailing and control(1.0MB)
  H. Hartl, University of Innsbruck
• Bridges(4.8kB)
  H. Kreuzinger, Technische Universität München

EN 1997 - Eurocode 7: Geotechnical design

• General presentation of EC 7 Geotechnical design part 1 General rules(250kB)
  R. Frank, Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées
• Section 2: Basis of geotechnical design(323kB)
  B. Schuppener, Bundesanstalt für Wasserbau
• Section 3 Geotechnical data and 6 Spread foundations(483kB)
  T. Orr, Trinity College Dublin
• Section 7 Pile foundations(409kB)
  R. Frank, Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées
• Section 8 Anchorages and Section 9 Retaining structures(4.4MB)
  B. Simpson, Arup
• Section 10 Hydraulic failure, Section 11 Overall stability and Section 12 Embankments(617kB)
  T. Orr, Trinity College Dublin
• Eurocode 7 part 2: Ground investigation and testing(647kB)
  B. Schuppener, Bundesanstalt für Wasserbau
• Some aspects of soil-structure interaction according to Eurocode 7 "Geotechnical design"
  R. Frank, Engenharia Civil 25; 2006
• Design of pile foundations following Eurocode 7
  R. Frank, XIII Danube-European Conference on Geotechnical Engineering, Ljubljana; 2006
• Basic principles of Eurocode 7 on Geotechnical design
  R. Frank, 18th EYGEC, Ancona; 2007
• Evaluation of Eurocode 7: Geotechnical design
  T.L.L. Orr, U. Bergdahl, R. Frank, G. Scarpelli & B. Simpson, International Workshop on the Evaluation of Eurocode 7, Dublin; 2005
• Model Solutions for Eurocode 7 Examples
  T.L.L. Orr, International Workshop on the Evaluation of Eurocode 7, Dublin; 2005
• Evaluation of Uplift and Heave Designs to Eurocode 7
  T.L.L. Orr, International Workshop on the Evaluation of Eurocode 7, Dublin; 2005
• The development and implementation of Eurocode 7
  T.L.L. Orr, Transactions of Engineers Ireland; 2007
• Eurocode 7: Geotechnical design - Part 1: General rules - its implementation in the European Member states
  B. Schuppener, 14th European Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Madrid; 2007
• Embedded retaining walls: theory, practice and understanding
  B. Simpson & W. Powrie, 15th International Conference on Soil Mechanics and Geotechnical Engineering, Istanbul; 2001
• Retaining wall examples
  B. Simpson, International Workshop on the Evaluation of Eurocode 7, Dublin; 2005
• Approaches to ULS design – The merits of Design Approach 1 in Eurocode 7
  B. Simpson, ISGSR2007 First International Symposium on Geotechnical Safety & Risk, Shanghai; 2007

EN 1998 - Eurocode 8: Design of structures for earthquake resistance

• Sections 1 to 3: General; requirements; ground conditions and seismic action(327kB)
  E. Carvalho, Gapres SA
• Sections 4 and 5: Design of buildings and concrete buildings (slide presentation(1.0MB),
full paper(224kB))
M. Fardis, University of Patras
• Sections 6 and 7: Steel and composite steel-concrete buildings(2.1MB)
  A. Plumier, University of Liege
• Sections 8 and 9: Timber and masonry buildings(303kB)
  E. Carvalho, Gapres SA
• Section 10: Base isolation(192kB)
  E. Carvalho, Gapres SA
• Part 2: Bridges (slide presentation(637kB), full paper(569kB))
  B. Kolias, DENCO S.A.
• Part 5: Foundations, retaining structures and geotechnical aspects(2.0MB)
  E. Faccioli, Politecnico di Milano
• Part 3: Assessment and retrofitting of buildings (slide presentation(364kB), full paper(200kB))
  P. Pinto, Università di Roma La Sapienza
• Part 4: Silos, tanks and pipelines - Part 6: Towers, masts and chimneys(119kB)
  E. Carvalho, Gapres SA

EN 1999 - Eurocode 9: Design of aluminium structures

• General information on EN 1999(422kB)
  F. Mazzolani, University of Naples "Federico II"
• Design criteria(5.2MB)
  F. Mazzolani, University of Naples "Federico II"
• Fields of application(30.0MB)
  F. Mazzolani, University of Naples "Federico II"
• Selection of structural alloys(401kB)
  R. Gitter, GDA/AluConsult
• Strength and stability (Part 1.1) (slide presentation(835kB))
  T. Höglund, Torsten Höglund HB
• Connections (Part 1.1) (slide presentation(852kB), full paper(1.5MB))
  F. Soetens, TNO
• Fatigue (Part 1.3) (slide presentation(1.1MB), full paper(1.7MB))
  D. Kosteas, Technische Universität München
• Cold-formed structures (Part 1.4)(2.0MB)
  R. Landolfo, University of Naples "Federico II"
• Shell structures (Part 1.5)(1.9MB)
  A. Mandara, University of Naples "Federico II"
• The background of EC9 design curves for slender sections
  R. Landolfo & F. M. Mazzolani, Volume honouring Professor J. Lindner; 1997
• Plastic buckling of axially loaded aluminium cylinders: a new design approach
  F. M. Mazzolani, A. Mandara & G. Di Lauro, Fourth International Conference on Coupled Instabilities in Metal Structures Rome; 2004
• Remarks on the application of ENV1993-1-6: Buckling curves to aluminium shells
  F. M. Mazzolani, A. Mandara & G. Di Lauro, Nordic Steel Construction Conference Copenhagen; 2004
• Inelastic buckling analysis of aluminium shells
  F. M. Mazzolani & A. Mandara, Colloquium dedicated to the 70th anniversary of Prof. Victor Gioncu, Recent Advances and New Trends in Structural Design, Timisoara; 2004
• Buckling of aluminium shells: proposal for European curves
  F. M. Mazzolani, A. Mandara & G. Di Lauro, International Conference on Thin Walled Structures, Loughborough, U.K; 2004
• The new Eurocode on "Aluminium shells"
  F. M. Mazzolani & A. Mandara, XX Congresso C.T.A, Ischia; 2005
• Structural Applications of Aluminium in Civil Engineering
  F. M. Mazzolani, Structural Engineering International 16(4): 280-285; 2006
• Aluminium Structures in Refurbishment: the case of the "Real Ferdinando" bridge on the Garigliano river
  F. M. Mazzolani, Structural Engineering International 16(4): 352-355; 2006
• The design of aluminium shells according to Eurocode 9
  F. M. Mazzolani & A. Mandara, Congresso C.T.A; 2007
• The EC9 approach for shell buckling
  F. M. Mazzolani & A. Mandara, Fifth International Conference on Coupled Instabilities in Metal Structures, Sydney; 2008
• The EC9 approach for thin-walled structures
  F. M. Mazzolani, R. Landolfo & A. Mandara, Fifth International Conference on Thin-Walled Structures, Brisbane; 2008

Structural fire design

• General presentation of Eurocode Fire Parts(437kB)
  J. Kruppa, CTICM
• Eurocode 1 - 1.2 Action in case of fire(320kB)
  T. Lennon, BRE
• Eurocode 2 - 1.2 concrete structures(549kB)
  T. Hietanen, RT Betonikeskus
• Eurocode 3 - 1.2 steel structures
  L. Twilt, TNO
• Eurocode 4 - 1.2 composite structures(1.4MB)
  J. Kruppa, CTICM
• Eurocode 5 - 1.2 timber structures(138kB)
  H. Hartl, University Innsbruck
• Eurocode 5 - 1.2 timber structures(573kB)
  J. Fornather, Austrian Standards Institute
• Eurocode 9 - aluminium alloys structures
  N. Forsén, Multiconsult
• The new Eurocode on fire design of steel structures
  L. Twilt, International Seminar on Steel Structures in Fire, Shanghai; 2001

Eurocodes posters

• "Eurocodes: Background and applications" workshop(170kB)
• Eurocodes: What are they?(258kB)
• Eurocodes: Implementation and use(247kB)
• Eurocodes: Benefits and opportunities(208kB)

Eurocodes booklets and leaflets

• The Eurocodes: What are they?(732kB)
• The Eurocodes: Getting prepared(895kB)
• The Eurocodes: Implementation and use(2.0MB)
• The role of EN 1990: the key head Eurocode(5.0MB)
• The Eurocodes: Use outside EU(4.1MB)