Document Status
Current
Supplement
Core Supplement
Series
BS EN
Abstract
Relates to the design aspects of buildings and civil engineering projects in aluminium, focussing on shell structures. Covers materials and geometry, durability, structural analysis, ultimate and serviceability limit states.
History
This document is considered to be a second generation Eurocode and can be used to prepare for the transition from first to second generation of Eurocodes. The first generation Eurocode should be used as the applicable standard for building and civil engineering works constructed in the UK. First generation Eurocodes will be withdrawn by BSI on 30 March 2028 and will be replaced by second generation Eurocodes. Supersedes BS EN 1999-1-5:2007. The National Annex contains national choices for buildings and civil engineering works constructed in the UK.
ISBN
9780539130515
Subjects
- Other metal building systems/frame
- Building systems/frame
- Building structure
Publisher History
With over 100 years of experience the British Standards Institute is recognised as the UK’s National standards body. Their committees work with the manufacturing and service industries, government, businesses and consumers to facilitate the production of British, European and International standards.