Steel building design: introduction to the Eurocodes. Revised edition

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Steel Construction Institute, 2017
Steel building design: introduction to the Eurocodes. Revised edition Download document

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Abstract

Provides an overview of the Eurocodes, explaining their purpose and development, national annexes and non-contradictory complementary information (NCCI) and setting the context in relation with other standards and building regulations. Then goes on to summarise the basis of structural design (BS EN 1990), the actions on structures (BS EN 1991), the design of steel structures (BS EN 1993), and the design of composite structures (BS EN 1994). Updated to include amendments issued since 2009 and further explanation of the building regulations.

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Brettle, M. E. and Couchman, G. H.

History

Logo and credits have been updated for Tata Steel Europe. First published 2009, revised 2017.

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9781859422229

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  • Special subject areas
  • Building structure
  • Materials
  • Metal sections/other items
  • Steel
  • Legal issues and management
  • Standards/glossaries/reports
  • Structural/mechanical factors
  • Standards

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With over 30 years experience, the Steel Construction Institute provide technical expertise and best practice to the steel construction sector.

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NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.

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