Eurocode 8: Design of structures for earthquake resistance. Towers, masts and chimneys (Superseded but remains current)

BS EN 1998-6:2005

British Standards Institution
Eurocode 8: Design of structures for earthquake resistance. Towers, masts and chimneys (Superseded but remains current) Download document

Document Status

Replaced, remains current

Supplement

Core Supplement

Series

BS EN

Abstract

Gives requirements, criteria, and rules for the design of tall slender structures: towers, including bell-towers, intake towers, radio and TV-towers, masts, chimneys (including free-standing industrial chimneys) and lighthouses.

History

Superseded by BS EN 1998-4:2025. This document is considered to be a first generation Eurocode and is the applicable standard for building and civil engineering works constructed in the UK. A period now exists to prepare for the transition between first and second generation Eurocodes. First generation Eurocodes will be withdrawn by BSI on 30 March 2028 and will be replaced by second generation Eurocodes. Supersedes DD ENV 1998-3:1997.

ISBN

0580466140

Subjects

  • Special subject areas
  • Environmental issues/energy
  • Earthquake resistant structures

Publisher History

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