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    This document provides an introduction and overview of Eurocode 2 for designing concrete structures. It explains that Eurocode 2 is part of a new family of European standards called Eurocodes that will replace existing national standards for structural design. The benefits of Eurocode 2 include that it is more technically advanced, more economic, logically organized, and less restrictive than standards it will replace like BS8110. The document provides a brief overview of Eurocode 2 and guides the reader on transitioning to its use for concrete design.

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    This document provides an introduction and overview of Eurocode 2 for designing concrete structures. It explains that Eurocode 2 is part of a new family of European standards called Eurocodes that will replace existing national standards for structural design. The benefits of Eurocode 2 include that it is more technically advanced, more economic, logically organized, and less restrictive than standards it will replace like BS8110. The document provides a brief overview of Eurocode 2 and guides the reader on transitioning to its use for concrete design.

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    This document provides an introduction and overview of Eurocode 2 for designing concrete structures. It explains that Eurocode 2 is part of a new family of European standards called Eurocodes that will replace existing national standards for structural design. The benefits of Eurocode 2 include that it is more technically advanced, more economic, logically organized, and less restrictive than standards it will replace like BS8110. The document provides a brief overview of Eurocode 2 and guides the reader on transitioning to its use for concrete design.

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    Introduction The Eurocode family


    The introduction of Europeanstandards to UK This guide shows how to use Eurocode 21 with the other Eurocodes.In
    construction is a significant event. The ten design particular it introduces Eurocode:Basisof structural design2and Eurocode 1:
    standards,known as the Eurocodes,will affect Actions on structures3and guides the designer through the processof
    all design and construction activities as current determining the design values for actions on a structure. It also gives a brief
    British standardsfor design are due to be overview of the significant differences between the Eurocodesand BS81104,
    withdrawn in 2010. (which will be superseded)and includes a glossary of Eurocodeterminology.

    This publication is part of the seriesof guides The development of the Eurocodesstarted in 1975; since then they have
    entitled How to designconcretestructuresusing evolved significantly and are now claimed to be the most technically
    Eurocode2. Their aim is to make the transition to advancedstructural codes in the world. The many benefits of using Eurocode2
    Eurocode2: Designof concrete structures as easy are summarised below.There are ten Eurocodescovering all the main structural
    as possibleby drawing together in one place key materials (see Figure 1).They are produced by the EuropeanCommittee for
    information and commentary required for the Standardization (CEN),and will replace existing national standards in 28
    design of typical concrete elements. countries.

    The cement and concrete industry recognisedthat Eachcountry is required to publish a Eurocode with a national title page and
    a substantial effort was required to ensurethat forward but the original text of the Eurocode must appear as produced by
    the UK design professionwould be able to use CEN as the main body of the document. A National Annex (NA) can be
    Eurocode2 quickly, effectively,efficiently and with included at the back of the document (seeFigure 2). All the guides in this
    confidence.With support from government. seriesassumethat the UK National Annexeswill be used.
    consultants and relevant industry bodies,the
    Concrete Industry Eurocode2 Group (CIEG)was Table 1 details which existing standards relating to concrete design will be
    formed in 1999 and this Group has provided the replaced by the new Eurocodes.During the implementation period it is
    guidance for a co-ordinated and collaborative recommended that existing standards are considered for usewhere the
    approach to the introduction of Eurocode2. As Europeanstandards have not yet been issued.
    a result, a rangeof resourcesis to be made
    availablethrough The ConcreteCentre to help
    designersduring the transition period (seeback Benefits of using Eurocode 2
    cover for details). Learning to use the new Eurocodes will require time and effort on
    This guide is taken behalf of the designer, so what benefits will there be?
    from The Concrete 1. The new Eurocodes are claimed to be the most technically
    Centre's publication, advanced codes in the world.
    How to design
    concrete structures 2. Eurocode 2 should result in more economic structures than
    I BS8110.
    using Eurocode Z
    (Ref. CCIP-006) 3. The Eurocodes are logical and organised to avoid repetition.
    4. Eurocode 2 is less restrictive than existing codes.
    5. Eurocode 2 is more extensive than existing codes.
    6. Use of the Eurocodes will provide more opportunity for designers
    to work throughout Europe.
    7. In Europe all public works must allow the Eurocodes to be used.

    Further guidance and advice


    .. Guides in this series cover: Introduction to Eurocodes, Getting started, Slabs, Beams, Columns, Foundations, Flat slabs and Deflection. For free
    downloads. details of other publications and more information on Eurocode 2 visit www.eurocode2.info
    · For information on all the new Eurocodes visit www.eurocodes.co.uk

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