PD 6705-2:2020

Structural use of steel and aluminium. Execution of steel bridges conforming to BS EN 1090-2. Guide | Status: Confirmed, Current

1 Scope This part of PD 6705 gives guidance on the use of BS EN 1090‑2:2018 for the execution of all types of steel bridges designed to BS EN 1993.

NOTE As BS EN 1090‑2:2018 contains many clauses which have multiple options or requires additional information, guidance is given in this Published Document to ensure that technically sound choices are made.

This part of PD 6705 specifies appropriate controls on management systems, procedure approval, personnel qualification, process selection, quality of materials and workmanship, inspection, testing and recording. This part of PD 6705 is applicable to the same scope of application as BS EN 1090‑2:2018 with the following exceptions:

1. a) resistance welding; and
2. b) matters not related to structural integrity, e.g. visual appearance.

The recommendations given in this Published Document are only applicable when the design requirements and recommendations in the following documents have been adopted, where relevant:

• • BS EN 1990, Eurocode – Basis of structural design;
• • BS EN 1991, Eurocode 1 – Actions on structures;
• • BS EN 1993‑2, Eurocode 3 – Design of steel structures – Part 2: Steel bridges;
• • BS EN 1994‑2, Eurocode 4 – Design of composite steel and concrete structures – Part 2: General rules and rules for bridges; and
• • any UK National Annexes and Published Documents referenced normatively or informatively in the above standards.

This Published Document is prepared for personnel involved in the regulation, design, procurement, fabrication, erection and certification of steel bridges when BS EN 1090‑2:2018 is used as the basis for specifying the execution.