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The Future of EN Eurocodes

Building the Future

The Future of EN Eurocodes Dr. Paul Lüchinger, Zurich (CH)

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Basis and Frame of the EN Eurocodes Î The EN Eurocodes constitute a key instrument for the application of the Construction Products Directive (CD 89/106/EEC) and the Procurement Directives 93/37/EEC (Works Directive) and 92/50/EEC (Service Directive) Î They are the framework for drawing up harmonized technical specifications for construction products .

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State of the Work Programme

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Maintenance Î Where any problem are encountered in the implementation and use of the EN Eurocodes advice will be needed on a European level from experts involved in the Eurocode drafting.

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Maintenance Î Where any problem are encountered in the implementation and use of the EN Eurocodes advice will be needed on a European level from experts involved in the Eurocode drafting.

1. Work Item of Future Activities Î to propose a procedure to react to comments from Member States or NSBs on problems of implementation and use of the EN Eurocodes , Î to preserve the credibility and relevance of EN Eurocodes. Eurocodes Workshop - 27-29 November 2006, Varese, Italy

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Technical comments acc. templates

Maintenance of EN Eurocodes

National Processing (national language)

Details see Figure 2

European Processing (English)

acc. to CEN rules See doc N250 sec.8

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NSB’s

National Expertise

Filtered technical comments

CEN TC250 on behalf of CEN SCs

acc. to national rules

EU MS

EFTA MS

Comments

Comments

COMMISSION/ DG ENTR

COMMISSION/JRC ITSO

Possible Corrigenda & Amendments

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Harmonization EN Eurocodes include NDPs which: Î take into account differences in geographical, geological or climatic conditions, Î result from different design cultures and procedures in structural analysis, Î arise from the requirement for safety levels in the relevant Member States.

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Harmonization Î The preparation of National Annexes (NAs) is likely to lead to different results for the choice of Nationally Determined Parameters (NDPs).

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Harmonization Î The preparation of National Annexes (NAs) is likely to lead to different results for the choice of Nationally Determined Parameters (NDPs).

2. Work Item of Future Activities Î to provide a mechanism by which a convergence, where relevant, of the NDPs can be achieved, Î To gather information on the background used nationally for the selection of the NDPs.

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Promotion Î The implementation of the EN Eurocodes will result in harmonized product specifications and design rules for buildings and civil engineering works within the EU and EFTA. This constitutes a step change towards harmonization within the European construction sector

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Promotion Î The implementation of the EN Eurocodes will result in harmonized product specifications and design rules for buildings and civil engineering works within the EU and EFTA. This constitutes a step change towards harmonization within the European construction sector

3. Work Item of Future Activities Î to support to professions to implement and use the EN Eurocodes Î to improve the competitiveness of European construction industry on the global market Î to make this guidance accessible in all the Member States, and Countries outside in order to encourage better construction on a wide scale Workshop - 27-29 November 2006, Varese, Italy

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Example of Promotion Wukesong Arena Beijing Olympics 2008: Schematic design based on EN Eurocodes

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Example of Promotion Wukesong Arena Beijing Olympics 2008: Schematic design based on EN Eurocodes

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Example of Promotion Wukesong Arena Beijing Olympics 2008: Schematic design based on EN Eurocodes

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Example of Promotion Comparison: Chinese Code of Practice GB 50009-2001: Table of Imposed Loads on Buildings

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Further Development Î In order for the European Construction Industry to remain competitive, it is essential for the present EN Eurocodes to remain up to date. The EN Eurocodes should therefore be able to develop according to the innovative pressure of the market and the progress of scientific knowledge and methods.

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Further Development Î In order for the European Construction Industry to remain competitive, it is essential for the present EN Eurocodes to remain up to date. The EN Eurocodes should therefore be able to develop according to the innovative pressure of the market and the progress of scientific knowledge and methods.

4. Work Item of Future Activities Î to enable the planning of future developments e.g. by technical studies and research. Workshop - 27-29 November 2006, Varese, Italy

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Fields of Further Development Î to investigate the need for a new code for glass in structural applications.

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Fields of Further Development Î to investigate the need for a new code for the assessment of existing structures.

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Responsibilities ™ Implementation of EN Eurocodes: Act of Member States to bring EN Eurocodes into force in the framework of their National Provisions. ™ Maintenance, ™ Harmonization, ™ Promotion, ™ Further development. Act of a Network of Players to support the use and to maintain the credibility and relevance of EN Eurocodes. Workshop - 27-29 November 2006, Varese, Italy

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Commission Interest ™ Implementation of EN Eurocodes: Act of Member States to bring EN Eurocodes into force in the framework of their National Provisions. ™ ™ Harmonization,

Í DG ENTR; JRC / ELSA

™ Promotion,

Í DG ENTR; JRC / ELSA

™

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CEN Obligations ™ Implementation of EN Eurocodes: Act of Member States to bring EN Eurocodes into force in the framework of their National Provisions. ™ Maintenance,

Í CEN:CEN/TC 250+SC’s

™ Harmonization,

Í Comm. JRC / ELSA

™ Promotion,

Í Comm. JRC / ELSA

™ Further development. Í CEN:CEN/TC 250+SC’s

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Summary of activities in the Future The Future of EN Eurocodes includes the activities required by the implementation and use of the EN Eurocodes on the following topics: ™ Maintenance, ™ Harmonization, ™ Promotion, ™ Further development.

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Fine – End – Thank you for your attention

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