What is this BS EN 1995-1-1+A2 about?
BS EN 1995-1-1+A2 gives general design rules for timber structures together with specific design rules for buildings.
Note: The following subjects are dealt with in EN 1995-1-1+A2:
- Section 1: General
- Section 2: Basis of design
- Section 3: Material properties
- Section 4: Durability
- Section 5: Basis of structural analysis
- Section 6: Ultimate limit states
- Section 7: Serviceability limit states
- Section 8: Connections with metal fasteners
- Section 9: Components and assemblies
- Section 10: Structural detailing and control
BS EN 1995 is intended to be used in conjunction with:
- EN 1990:2002 Eurocode – Basis of design
- EN 1991 “Actions on structures”
BS EN 1995-1-1+A2 does not cover the design of structures subject to prolonged exposure to temperatures over 60°C.
Who is this BS EN 1995-1-1+A2 for?
BS EN 1995-1-1+A2 on the design of timber structures common rules and rules for buildings is useful for:
- Construction industry
- Mechanical fasteners
- Members of EU and EFTA
- Civil engineer
- Regulatory authority
- Manufacturer of timber
- Contractor of building
Why should you use this BS EN 1995-1-1+A2?
BS EN 1995-1-1+A2 complies with the principles and requirements for the safety and serviceability of structures
BS EN 1995-1-1+A2 provides the user with common rules and rules for buildings to prove compliance of building and civil engineering works with the essential requirements of Council Directive 89/106/EEC, particularly Essential Requirement N°1 mechanical resistance and stability and essential requirement N°2
BS EN 1995-1-1+A2 ensure the safety of users in case of fire as a basis for specifying contracts for construction works and related engineering services as a framework for drawing up harmonised technical specifications for construction products (ENs and ETAs)
BS EN 1995-1-1+A2 provide a user with common structural design rules for everyday use for the design of whole structures and component products of both a traditional and innovative nature.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 1995-1-1+A2 supersedes ENV 1995-1-1:1993
