Eurocodes - everything you need to know

Welcome to Eurocodes info central - comprehensive guide to the world of Eurocodes - design and construction standards valid in European Union.

On this page you can find many useful information on current Eurocode standards. There is also possibility to order any of listed standards at Techstreet.

What are Eurocodes?

Eurocodes are the result of joint effort of pan-European standardisation committees on establishing a common base for design and construction of structures. This framework is mandatory for all public works carried out in whole European Union since March 2010.

These eurocodes will eventually replace all national standards that existed up to date and covered similar topics. However each country is supposed to create so called National Ammendments (NA), that will implement country-specific differences. These NAs shall come in both national language and English.

Eurocode set consist of 10 standards, each covering one distinct topic. Following table sums the standard number, respective eurocode number and topic, that is covered.

EN 1990Eurocode 0Basis of structural design
EN 1991Eurocode 1Actions on structures
EN 1992Eurocode 2Design of concrete structures
EN 1993Eurocode 3Design of steel structures
EN 1994Eurocode 4Design of composite steel and concrete structures
EN 1995Eurocode 5Design of timber structures
EN 1996Eurocode 6Design of masonry structures
EN 1997Eurocode 7Geotechnical design
EN 1998Eurocode 8Design of structures for earthquake resistance
EN 1999Eurocode 9Design of aluminium structures

Eurocodes consists of total 57 parts. All have been already published.

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