Volume 3 Section 5

Part 3
NRA BD 13/14

Design of Steel Bridge

Use of BS 5400-3:2000

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Summary:

This standard which covers the Design of Steel Bridge Use of BS 5400-3:2000 has been superseded by
the Eurocodes but may be used for Assessment purposes.

Published by National Roads Authority, Dublin 2014

NRA DESIGN MANUAL FOR ROADS AND BRIDGES

VOLUME 3

HIGHWAY STRUCTURES:
INSPECTION
AND
MAINTENANCE

SECTION 5

STANDARDS AND ADVICE

NOTES SUPERSEDED BY
THE EUROCODES BUT
REQUIRED
FOR
ASSESSMENT

PART 3

NRA BD 13/14
DESIGN OF STEEL BRIDGES. USE OF BS
5400-3:2000
Contents
Chapter

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1.

Implementation

2.

Enquiries

Annex A

NRA Addendum to BD 13/04

Annex B

BD 13/04 Design of Steel Bridges. Use of BS 54003:2000

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IMPLEMENTATION

General
1.1

The Design of Steel Bridge Use of BS 5400-3:2000 has been superseded by the Eurocodes (for
Design), but may still be required in the Assessment of an existing structure. Refer to NRA TB 4 The
Structural Eurocodes for further information in this regard.

1.2

This NRA BD 13 shall only be used as referenced from an Assessment Standard contained within
Section 4 of Volume 3 of the NRA DMRB.

Annex A - NRA Addendum to BD 13/04

1.3

Annex A contains NRA Addendum to BD 13/04.

Annex B BD 13/04 Design of Steel Bridges. Use of BS 5400-3:2000

1.4

Annex B contains BD 13/04 Design of Steel Bridges. Use of BS 5400-3:2000.

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2.

ENQUIRIES

2.1

All technical enquiries or comments on this document, or any of the documents listed as forming part
of the NRA DMRB, should be sent by e-mail to infoDMRB@nra.ie, addressed to the following:
Head of Network Management, Engineering Standards & Research
National Roads Authority
St Martins House
Waterloo Road
Dublin 4

...
Pat Maher
Head of Network Management,
Engineering Standards & Research

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ANNEX A: NRA ADDENDUM TO BD 13/04

A.1.

This annex contains NRA Addendum to BD 13/04.

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Addendum

Volume 1 Section 3
BD 13/04

NRA ADDENDUM TO
BD 13/04
DESIGN OF STEEL BRIDGES
USE OF BS 5400: PART 3: 1982
BD 13/04 implements BS 5400 Part 3: 2000 Code of practice for design of steel bridges. It supersedes BD
13/90 Design of Steel bridges Use of BS 5400 Part 3: 1982.
Standard BD 13/04 is applicable in Ireland with the following amendments:

GENERAL
1.

The Standard provides specifications for use in public purchasing contracts. It does not lay down
legislation requirements for products and materials used in road construction in Ireland.

2.

At several locations:
For:
Departmental Standard
Read: Standard;
For:
highway
Read: road;
For:
Overseeing Organisation
Read: National Roads Authority;
For:
British Standard BS EN 10 025
Read: Irish Standard IS EN 10025.
For:
trunk roads
Read: national roads.
For:
Specification for Highway Works (MCHW).
Read: NRA Specification for Road Works.
For: BD 7
Read: NRA Addendum to BD 7

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Volume 1 Section 3
BD 13/04

SPECIFIC
Chapter 1, Introduction
1.1

Page 1, Paragraph 1.8, line 9:

Delete the last sentence and add:
Any contract for the procurement of structural steel
components not containing these clauses must contain
suitable clauses of mutual recognition having the same effect

Chapter 2, Use of the British Standard

2.1

Page 1/1, Paragraph 1.9

Delete this paragraph and add:
The Standard should be used forthwith for all schemes for
the construction and/or improvement of national roads. The
Standard should be applied to the design of schemes already
being prepared unless, in the opinion of the National Roads
Authority, application would result in significant additional
expense or delay progress.
In such cases, Design
Organisations should confirm the application of this
Standard to particular schemes with the National Roads
Authority.

2.2

Page 2/1, Paragraph 2.5

For:
the Technical Approval Authority appointed by
the Overseeing Organisation.
Read: the National Roads Authority.

2.3

Page 2/1, Paragraph 2.6

Delete this paragraph and add:
Where reference is made to The NRA Specification for
Road Works, this should be read to include Volume 1, The
NRA Specification for Road Works and Volume 2, The
Notes for Guidance on the NRA Specification for Road
Works.

Chapter 4, References
4.1.

Page 4/1, Paragraph 4.1:

Delete the words The Stationary Office from the title.

4.2

Page 4/1, Paragraph 4.2:

For:
Manual of Contract Documents for Highway
Works (MCHW). The Stationary Office
Read: Manual of Contract Documents for Road
Works.

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4.3

Volume 1 Section 3
BD 13/04

Page 4/1, Paragraph 4.2:

For:
Volume 1 (MCHW 1): Specification for Highway
Works.
Volume 2 (MCHW 2): Notes for Guidance on the
Specification for Highway Works.
Read: Volume 1: Specification for Road Works.
Volume 2: Notes for Guidance on the Specification
for Road Works.

Chapter 5, Enquiries
5.1

Page 5/1, Section 5:

Delete text and replace with:
5.1 All technical enquiries or comments on this Standard should be sent in writing to:
Head of Project Management and Engineering
National Roads Authority
St Martins House
Waterloo Road
Dublin 4

.
E OCONNOR
Head of Project Management and Engineering

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ANNEX B: BD 13/04 DESIGN OF STEEL BRIDGES.

USE OF BS 5400-3:2000
B.1

This annex contains BD 13/04 Design of Steel Bridges. Use of BS 5400-3:2000.

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