BS EN 1998-1:2004+A1:2013 - Page 5

What is BS EN 1998-1 - Design of structures for earthquake resistance buildings about?

BS EN 1998-1 is the first part of the multiple series that applies to the design of buildings and civil engineering works in seismic regions. BS EN 1998-1 is subdivided into 10 sections, some of which are specifically devoted to the design of buildings.

Who is BS EN 1998-1 - Design of structures for earthquake resistance buildings for?

BS EN 1998-1 on the design of structures for earthquake resistance is useful for:

• Seismologists
• Manufacturer of the structure equipment
• Civil engineers
• Architects
• Construction industries
• Contractors
• Builders

Why should you use BS EN 1998-1 - Design of structures for earthquake resistance buildings?

For earthquake resistance, BS EN 1998-1 is divided into 10 sections. The 10 sections are as follows:

• Section 2 lays out the fundamental performance requirements and compliance criteria for buildings and civil engineering projects in seismic zones
• Section 3 explains how to represent earthquakes and how to combine them with other events. Certain types of structures, which are addressed in EN 1998-2 to EN 1998-6, necessitate the application of additional rules found in those Parts
• Section 4 contains general building design rules
• Sections 5 to 9 provide specific building-related requirements for various structural materials and elements, as follows: Sections 5 and 6 have specific rules for concrete structures, Section 7 contains specific rules for composite steel-concrete structures, Section 8 contains specific rules for timber structures, and Section 9 contains specific rules for masonry structures
• Section 10 provides the fundamental requirements as well as other significant issues of design and safety linked to the base isolation of structures, particularly buildings

Overall, BS EN 1998-1 will assist you in assuring the following in the event of an earthquake:

• Human lives are protected
• Damage is limited
• Structures important for civil protection remain operational