Essential Guide to Eurocodes Transition

Description

This book brings together leading experts from the Eurocode community to share key insights into the use and application of the new codes, focusing on how users can make the transition as quickly and efficiently as possible. In addition to coverage of the underlying structure, and industry view of the Eurocodes, individual chapters address the technical aspects of each Eurocode and will be an invaluable aid to practicing civil and structural engineers, as well as regulators, academics and students and all those involved with the structure and design of public sector dwellings. Content: Front Matter • Table of Contents 1. Structural Eurocodes - Frequently Asked Questions 2. View from the Industry - Benefits, Threats and UK Plc's State of Readiness • 3. Complete Eurocode Listing • 4. Key Aspects of the Eurocodes 5. Eurocode: Basis of Structural Design 6. Eurocode 1: Actions on Structures 7. Eurocode 2: Design of Concrete Structures 8. Eurocode 3: Design of Steel Structures 9. Eurocode 4: Design of Composite Steel and Concrete Structures 10. Eurocode 5: Design of Timber Structures 11. Eurocode 6: Design of Masonry Structures 12. Eurocode 7: Geotechnical Design 13. Eurocode 8: Design of Structures for Earthquake Resistance 14. Eurocode 9: Design of Aluminium Structures Annex A: Design of an LVL Garage Beam Conforming to BS EN 1995-1