What is BS EN 1992-3 - Liquid retaining and containing concrete structures about?
BS EN 1992-3 is the third part of the BS EN 1992 multi-series that discusses the design of concrete structures.
BS EN 1992-3 gives a general basis for the design of structures in plain, reinforced and prestressed concrete made with normal and lightweight aggregates together with specific rules for buildings.
BS EN 1992-3 covers additional rules to those in BS EN 1992-1 for the design of structures constructed from plain or lightly reinforced concrete, reinforced concrete or prestressed concrete for the containment of liquids or granular solids.
Note: BS EN 1992-3 does not cover:
- Structures for the storage of materials at very low or very high temperatures
- Structures for the storage of hazardous materials the leakage of which could constitute a major health or safety risk
- The selection and design of liners or coatings and the consequences of the choice of these on the design of the structure
- Pressurised vessels
- Floating structures
- Large dams
- Gas tightness
Who is BS EN 1992-3 - Liquid retaining and containing concrete structures for?
BS EN 1992-3 on liquid retaining and containing structures is useful for:
- Civil engineers
- Regulatory authorities
- Manufacturers or suppliers of concrete structures
Why should you use BS EN 1992-3 - Liquid retaining and containing concrete structures?
Liquid retaining and containing structures are cement structures like silos, and large tanks used to store large quantities of water or other liquids for domestic or industrial consumption. Since they store liquids in such high quantities these concrete structures need to meet
The guidelines of BS EN 1992-3 help you to design or install more structurally sound and durable liquid retaining and containing concrete structures.
Second Generation of EN Eurocode Standards
The second generation of EN Eurocode standards is expected to be published between 2023 and 2026. These documents are being published as soon as they are available, to enable users to prepare for the transition from the first generation to second generation of Eurocodes. As set out in the National foreword of the BS EN second generation Eurocodes, UK adoptions of the first generation of Eurocodes will be withdrawn by BSI on 30 March 2028. That means there is a period of coexistence between 2023 and 2028 during which both first and second generation Eurocodes are available.
Until 30 March 2028, the first generation documents should be considered as the applicable standards for buildings and civil engineering works constructed in the UK unless otherwise specified by the relevant authority or in the specification for a particular project. While the use of provisions in second generation Eurocodes in conjunction with first generation Eurocodes is not precluded, it should be undertaken with care and should only be done when users are satisfied that it will not result in a lower level of reliability than the minimum level set in the first generation Eurocodes and associated UK National Annexes.
