What is BS EN 1993-1-8:2005?
Eurocode 3 applies to the structural design of buildings and civil engineering works in steel. This part specialises in the design of steel structures. As part of the Eurocode series, this standard shares best practice methods for the design of joints that are mainly subject to loading – using steel grades S235, S275, S355 and S460.
How does it work?
BS EN 1993-1-8 first explains the basis of design, before looking at the connections made with bolts – including bolted joints, riveted joints and welded joints – and pins. The standard also defines welded connections and demonstrates how to do an analysis, such as a rigid or elastic plastic global analysis. Other topics include the classification of joints, the modelling of beam-to-column joints and structural joints connecting H or I sections.
Who should buy it?
- Civil engineers
- Construction engineers
- Architects
- Site managers
- Suppliers of construction system parts
- Manufacturers of steels for construction engineering works
- Welders
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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National foreword of the BS EN second generation Eurocodes, UK adoptions of the first generation of Eurocodes will be withdrawn by BSI on 30 March 2028.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.
