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Call for Tenders - Grant Agreement SA/CEN/GROW/EFTA/515/2016-02
Volume 3 - Specification
Request for tenders for 22 project team leaders, up to 88 technical experts and 1 technical reviewer, in
response to Mandate M/515 phase 2 tasks for the development of the 2nd generation of EN Eurocodes
Launch: 19 December 2016 Deadline for tenders: 6 February 2017
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OVERVIEW OF ALL DOCUMENTS FOR THE CALL FOR TENDERS - GRANT AGREEMENT
SA/CEN/GROW/EFTA/515/2016-02
The complete list of documents available to Tenderers contains the following elements:
• Volume 1 (available separately): Instructions to Tenderers – This volume provides full

instructions on how the Tender Process shall be organized and how and when Tenderers should
submit their responses to the questions contained within and to the award criteria;
• Volume 2 (available separately): Contract terms and Conditions - This Volume contains the
documentation for Contracts and general terms and conditions;
• Volume 3 (this document): The Specification – This volume contains the scope/brief, outlining
the requirements.
• Volume 1 Annex 2 (available separately): Template for quality submission – This word document
provides the template for the quality submission
• Volume 1 Annex 3 (available separately): Template for financial submission – This excel
document provides the template for the financial submission
All the volumes can be found on www.nen.nl/eurocodes2020.
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Table of contents
1 Background and objectives ................................................................................................................... 7

1.1 Structural Eurocodes..................................................................................................................... 7
1.2 Objectives of the CEN/TC 250 Work Programme ......................................................................... 7
1.3 Information about CEN/TC 250..................................................................................................... 7
2 Responsibilities of Chairpersons/Convenors, Project Team Leaders,Project Team Members and
Technical Reviewer ....................................................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Collaboration................................................................................................................................. 9
2.2 Responsibilities of Chairpersons and Working Group (WG) Convenors ....................................... 9
2.3 Responsibilities of Project Team Leaders ................................................................................... 10
2.4 Responsibilities of Project Team Members ................................................................................ 10
2.5 Responsibilities of the Technical Reviewer ................................................................................. 11
3 General requirements ......................................................................................................................... 12
3.1 Approach to delivery of tasks ..................................................................................................... 12
3.2 Phasing of work programme ....................................................................................................... 12
3.3 Schedule for delivery .................................................................................................................. 13
3.4 Deliverables and completion of tasks ......................................................................................... 13
3.5 Drafting requirements ................................................................................................................ 13
3.6 Review of drafts .......................................................................................................................... 14
3.7 Incorporation of material prepared by others............................................................................ 14
3.8 Coordination within CEN/TC 250 ................................................................................................ 14
3.9 Issues arising from liaisons for other Technical Committees ..................................................... 14
3.10 Enhancing ease of use ................................................................................................................. 15
3.11 Reduction of National Determined Parameters ......................................................................... 15
3.12 Systematic Reviews ..................................................................................................................... 15
3.13 Background documents .............................................................................................................. 16
3.14 Reporting..................................................................................................................................... 16
3.15 Meetings ..................................................................................................................................... 17
3.16 Provision of background and supporting information................................................................ 17
4 Detailed requirement for tasks ........................................................................................................... 17
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5 Terms and definitions ......................................................................................................................... 18
Annex A Detailed Task Specifications .................................................................................................... 19
A.1 Tasks relating to EN 1990: Basis of design (SC10)....................................................................... 20
A.1.1 Task SC10.T2: Evolution of EN1990 – General ................................................................... 21
A.2 Tasks relating to EN 1991: Actions (SC1) .................................................................................... 22
A.2.1 Task SC1.T2: EN 1991-1-3 (Snow loads) ............................................................................. 23
A.2.2 Task SC1.T3: EN 1991-1-4 (Wind)....................................................................................... 24
A.2.3 Task SC1.T4: EN 1991-1-5 (Thermal actions) ..................................................................... 26
A.2.4 Task SC1.T7: EN 1991-1-8 (Waves and Currents)............................................................... 27
A.2.5 Task SC1.T8: EN 1991-1-9 (Atmospheric icing) .................................................................. 28
A.2.6 Task SC1.T10: EN 1991-4 (Silos and Tanks) ........................................................................ 29
A.3 Tasks relating to EN 1992: Concrete (SC2).................................................................................. 32
A.3.1 Task SC2.T2: New Items in EN 1992-1-2 ............................................................................. 33
A.3.2 Task SC2.3: Further new Items in EN 1992-1-1, EN 1992-2, EN 1992-3. ............................ 34
A.4 Tasks relating to EN 1993: Steel (SC3) ........................................................................................ 36
A.4.1 Task SC3.T3: Cold-formed members and sheeting - Revised EN 1993-1-3 ........................ 37
A.4.2 Task SC3.T4: Stability of Plated Structural Elements - Revised EN 1993-1-5 ..................... 39
A.4.3 Task SC3.T5: Harmonisation and Extension of Rules for Shells and Similar Structures -
Revised EN 1993-1-6 and EN 1993-1-7 ............................................................................................... 41
A.4.4 Task SC3.T6: Fire design of Steel Structures - Revised EN 1993-1-2 ................................... 43
A.5 Tasks relating to EN 1994: Composite (SC4) ............................................................................... 45
A.5.1 Task SC4.T1: Development of rules covering shallow floor construction, and other
flooring types using precast concrete elements ................................................................................. 46
A.6 Tasks relating to EN 1995: Timber (SC5) ..................................................................................... 47
A.6.1 Task SC5.T3: Revised Eurocode 5, part 1-1 ........................................................................ 48
A.7 Tasks relating to EN 1996: Masonry (SC6) .................................................................................. 50
A.7.1 Task SC6.T1: Revised version of EN 1996-3 ....................................................................... 51
A.8 Tasks relating to EN 1997: Geotechnics (SC7) ............................................................................ 52
A.8.1 Task SC7.T3: Ground Investigation .................................................................................... 53
A.8.2 Task SC7.T4: Foundations, slopes and ground improvement ............................................. 55
A.8.3 Task SC7.T5: Retaining structures, anchors, and reinforced ground .................................. 57
A.9 Tasks relating to EN 1998: Earthquake (SC8) .............................................................................. 59
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A.9.1 Task SC8.T2: Material independent sections of EN 1998-1 ............................................... 60
A.9.2 Task SC8.T4: Evolution of EN 1998-5 ................................................................................. 62
A.10 Tasks relating to EN 1999: Aluminium (SC9)............................................................................... 63
A.10.1 Task SC9.T3: Long span Structures ..................................................................................... 64
Annex B CEN/TC 250 Position paper on enhancing ease of use of the Structural Eurocodes .............. 65
B.1 Purpose of this document ........................................................................................................... 65
B.2 Background ................................................................................................................................. 65
B.3 Vision: delivering long term confidence ..................................................................................... 66
B.4 Approach: five pillars to enhance ease of use ............................................................................ 66
B.5 Guidelines: realising our ambitions ............................................................................................ 67
B.5.1 Statements of intent to meet users’ needs ........................................................................ 67
B.5.2 Principles and related priorities .......................................................................................... 68
B.5.3 Examples ............................................................................................................................. 69
B.5.4 Strategic performance measures ........................................................................................ 70
B.5.5 Management, governance and support ............................................................................. 70
B.6 References .................................................................................................................................. 70
Annex C CEN/TC 250 Position paper on reducing the number of Nationally Determined Parameters
(NDPs) in the Structural Eurocodes ............................................................................................................ 71
C.1 Purpose of this document ........................................................................................................... 71
C.2 Background ................................................................................................................................. 71
C.3 Objectives and governing principles ........................................................................................... 72
C.4 Approach ..................................................................................................................................... 73
C.4.1 Step 1: Identification of parameters that must be NDPs .................................................... 73
C.4.2 Step 2: Review of other NDPs ............................................................................................. 73
C.4.3 Step 3: Reporting ................................................................................................................ 74
C.5 References .................................................................................................................................. 74
Appendix C1 Further background to National Determined Parameters ......................................... 75
C1.1 Number of NDPs in the current generation of Eurocodes ...................................................... 75
C1.2 Legal basis of NDPs ..................................................................................................................... 75
Annex D Timetable ................................................................................................................................ 78
D.1 General ........................................................................................................................................ 78
D.2 Timetable for the delivery of tasks ............................................................................................. 79
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D.3 Standard programmes for drafting work under Mandate M/515 EN ........................................ 80
Annex E Provisional list of tasks in the complete CEN/TC 250 work programme ................................ 83
Annex F Mandate M/515 ...................................................................................................................... 87
F.1 General ........................................................................................................................................ 87
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1 Background and objectives
1.1 Structural Eurocodes
The Eurocodes were developed to enable the design of building and civil engineering works. All 10 of the
existing EN Structural Eurocodes, in 58 parts, were published prior to June 2007. They comprise:
• EN 1990 Eurocode: Basis of Structural Design

• EN 1991 Eurocode 1: Actions on structures
• EN 1992 Eurocode 2: Design of concrete structures
• EN 1993 Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures
• EN 1994 Eurocode 4: Design of composite steel and concrete structures
• EN 1995 Eurocode 5: Design of timber structures
• EN 1996 Eurocode 6: Design of masonry structures
• EN 1997 Eurocode 7: Geotechnical design
• EN 1998 Eurocode 8: Design of structures for earthquake resistance
• EN 1999 Eurocode 9: Design of aluminium structures
The EN Eurocodes have been amended and corrected since their original publication. Any amendments
and corrigenda published by CEN should be considered as an integral part of the Eurocodes by the
Project Teams.
1.2 Objectives of the CEN/TC 250 Work Programme
The objective of the CEN/TC 250 work programme is to fulfil the requirements of EC Mandate M/515
and result in the development and publication of the second generation of EN Eurocodes. It
encompasses the development of new standards and new parts of existing standards, and the
incorporation of new performance requirements and design methods across multiple standards.
The CEN/TC 250 work programme also emphasises the need to enhance the user-friendliness of the
Eurocodes. In addition, it includes the preparation of recommendations setting out how the Eurocodes
should be adapted to account for the relevant impacts of future climate change.
The tasks contained in this Specification form a central component of the CEN/TC 250 work programme.
Their successful delivery will be vital to fulfilling CEN/TC 250’s objectives and the requirements of
Mandate M/515.
A copy of European Commission Mandate M/515 is provided in Annex F.
1.3 Information about CEN/TC 250
Details of structure, business plan and published standards of CEN/TC 250 can be found in the technical
bodies section of the CEN website:
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http://standards.cen.eu/dyn/www/f?p=204:7:0::::FSP_ORG_ID:6231&cs=1475B1C21B51CE51CCD000F6
8519ABE9C
The CEN/TC 250 structure includes a Management Group, Coordination Group, 11 Subcommittees (SC),
4 first tier Work Groups (WG) that report directly to TC 250, two Horizontal Groups (HG) and a large
number of subordinate Working Groups and Task Groups.
One of the CEN/TC 250 Subcommittees, Working Groups or Horizontal Groups has responsibility for
overseeing the successfully delivery of each of the task in the TC250 work programme.
The current structure of CEN/TC 250 (excluding subordinate Working Groups and Task Groups) is shown
in Figure 1. This structure may be subject to change.
Figure 1 – Current CEN/TC 250 Structure (excluding subordinate Work Groups and Task Groups)
The CEN/TC 250 Management Group comprises the Chairman, Vice Chair, Secretary, CEN PM and NEN
representative (M/515 Project Leader), M Lurvink.
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2 Responsibilities of Chairpersons/Convenors, Project Team
Leaders,Project Team Members and Technical Reviewer
2.1 Collaboration
All members of Project Teams shall work collaboratively and create an environment characterised by
mutual trust, fairness, respect, openness and whole team focus on delivering Mandate M/515 and
CEN/TC 250’s objectives. Collaborative working is essential because of the high level of interdependency
between the Eurocode parts and the tasks in the TC 250 work programme.
The Chairman/Convenor and Secretary of the SC / WG or HG responsible for each task will serve as ex-
officio members of each Project Team, fulfilling a key role in ensuring effective technical coordination
and that the work of the Project Team is aligned with the requirements of EC/EFTA and CEN/TC 250.
2.2 Responsibilities of Chairpersons and Working Group (WG) Convenors
As key leaders in the CEN/TC 250 organization structure, the role of Chairmen and Convenors in
overseeing and coordinating work done by the Project Teams is be essential to the successful execution
of the mandate.
Their responsibilities includes:
• communicating the clear vision and priorities for the evolution of the Eurocodes, agreed
with CEN/TC 250, to their SC/WG;
• supporting the overall leadership and governance framework for the execution of the
mandate;
• ensuring that the work of Project Teams aligns with the objectives of the mandate and the
requirements of CEN/TC 250 and the relevant SC/WG;
• preparation for and chairing meetings of SC / WGs;
• active participation in CEN/TC 250 plenary and the CEN/TC 250 Coordination Group
meetings;
• participation in Project Teams as an ex-officio member, providing technical leadership when
required;
• review and approval of Project Team progress reports, and agreement of any corrective
actions required with CEN/TC Chairman;
• preparation of SC/WG progress reports, in particular identifying any significant risks to
delivery and technical coordination matters requiring resolution;
• technical review of draft deliverables; and,
• participation in meeting as required to support the execution of the mandate and ensure
effective coordination of cross-cutting issues.
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2.3 Responsibilities of Project Team Leaders
The Project Team Leader shall:
• lead the Project Team and coordinate the input from its members;
• communicate the vision and priorities for the evolution of the Eurocodes, agreed with
CEN/TC 250, to their Project Team;
• ensure that the work of the Project Team aligns with the objectives of Mandate M/515 and
the requirements of CEN/TC 250 and the relevant Subcommittee (SC), Working Group (WG)
or Horizontal Group (HG);
• plan the delivery of the task and drive delivery to programme;
• organize and chair (face-to-face and online) meetings of the Project Team;
• present and discuss the result of the work within the responsible SC/WG or HG, when
required;
• evaluate and report on comments received from SC/WG/HG or through the enquiry
process;
• review and incorporate proposals from the SC/WG/HG in the drafts, ensuring consistency
and coherence with the rest of the draft; and
• prepare progress and final reports.
The Project Team Leader shall inform NEN of any event or risk liable to substantially affect the
contribution of the Project Team to the CEN/TC 250 work programme and/or delay delivery to the
required timetable.
2.4 Responsibilities of Project Team Members
Project Team members will be recognized experts who collectively provide the portfolio of skills and
knowledge required to successful deliver each Project Team’s task. They will be responsible for working
together and with the Project Team Leader to deliver the task requirements and support the Project
Team Leader in fulfilling the Project Team Leader’s responsibilities.
Project Team Members shall work proactively, collectively and collaboratively to:
• agree individual assignments and responsibilities within the Project Team;

• provide new technical draft texts, or corrections and/or amendments to existing texts for
inclusion in the next generation of the Structural Eurocodes;
• provide contributions to background reports providing justification for technical choices
made within the draft texts;
• provide suggestions and justification for the reduction of National Determined Parameters
(NDPs);
• provide suggestions for the enhancement of the ease of use of the next generation of
Eurocodes;
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• ensure that the work of Project Team aligns with the objectives of Mandate M/515 and the
requirements of CEN/TC 250 and the relevant Subcommittee (SC), Working Group (WG) or
Horizontal Group;
• plan the delivery of those parts of the task assigned to them and achieve delivery to
programme;
• when requested and agreed, present and discuss the result of the work within the
responsible SC/WG/HG;
• evaluate and report on comments received from SC/WG/HG or through the enquiry process;
• review and incorporate proposals from the SC/WG/HG in the drafts, ensuring consistency
and coherence with the rest of the draft; and
• contribute to progress and final reports.
Project Team Members shall inform the Project Team Leader of any event or risk liable to substantially
affect or delay the delivery of the task.
2.5 Responsibilities of the Technical Reviewer
In support of the key objective of enhancing the ease of use of the Eurocodes, it is essential that a high
degree of technical coordination is undertaken to promote consistency between Eurocode parts.
Relevant matters include notation, terminology, document structures, drafting styles and some cross-
cutting technical approaches.
To meet this need, a Technical Reviewer will be appointed to scrutinize reports and drafts and develop
recommendations to improve consistency and enhance the ease of use of the Eurocodes. The Technical
Reviewer will work closely with, and under the direction of the CEN/TC 250 Chairman.
The Technical Reviewer will have experience in the application and development of the Eurocodes and
be wholly familiar with CEN/TC 250’s strategy for enhancing the ease of use of the Eurocodes.
The Technical Reviewer shall:
• review draft technical deliverables (primarily prepared by the Project Teams) and make
recommendations to enhance consistency between different Eurocode parts and improve
ease of use;
• develop guidance materials and briefings to support the work of CEN/TC 250 and the Project
Teams in meeting the objectives of mandate M/515;
• maintain an overall library of notation and terminology usage, highlight areas where
consistency could be enhanced;
The Technical Reviewer shall inform NEN of any event or risk liable to substantially affect the
CEN/TC 250 work programme and/or delay delivery to the required timetable, within his or her direct
influence and beyond.
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3 General requirements
This section sets out general requirements for the Project Team Leaders and Project Team Members.
3.1 Approach to delivery of tasks
At the start of each task the Project Team Leader shall prepare a detailed work plan for the delivery of
the task based on the requirements of this Specification. This shall be done in conjunction with the
Project Team Members. The work plan shall be agreed with Chairman/Convenor of the SC, WG or HG
responsible for the task.
The work plan may include the need for the prioritisation of some activities and shall account for
interdependencies between tasks. The detailed work plan shall include the assignment of
responsibilities to individual Project Team members. Copies of the work plans shall be provided to NEN
within 6 months of the appointment of the Project Team.
Any general queries arising from the preparation of the work plan shall be referred to the CEN/TC 250
management group to enable a consistent response to be provided to all Project Teams.
During the delivery of the task, the Chairman/Convenor of the SC, WG or HG responsible for the task
shall agree any changes necessary to the work plan with the Project Team Leader. Any changes to the
work plan shall be notified to NEN.
The Project Team shall accept reasonable requests to modify their approach or undertake actions from
the Chairman/Convenor of the SC, WG or HG responsible for the task necessary to fulfil CEN/TC 250’s
objectives and/or the requirements of Mandate M/515. In the event that the Project Team considers a
request from the responsible Chairman/Convenor to be unreasonable or unduly disruptive to other
work they shall notify NEN.
3.2 Phasing of work programme
The CEN/TC 250 work programme has been split into four over-lapping phases, as illustrated Figure 2.
This has been done to enable the interdependencies between activities to be effectively managed, and
ensure that the work is undertaken as efficiently as possible.
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Figure 2 – Indicative phasing of the work
This specification concerns the tasks in Phase 2. However, Project Teams will need to undertake their
work in anticipation of how it will be used by or affect the work of Project Teams undertaking tasks in
earlier or later phases of the work programme. This shall be considered in the work plan for each task.
For information, a provisional list of the tasks included in all phases of the work programme is provided
in Annex E.
3.3 Schedule for delivery
The timetable for delivery is given in Annex D. In accordance with the agreement with EC/EFTA, all work
in Phase 2 of the work programme must be concluded within 42 months of 1 January 2017.
The work plan for each task shall be consistent with the timetable presented in Annex D unless
otherwise agreed with NEN and the CEN/TC 250 Management Group.
3.4 Deliverables and completion of tasks
A summary of deliverables is provided in Table 1 of Volume 1 of this Call for Tenders.
Project teams’ responsibilities will end when they have provided a draft that EC/EFTA accepts as being a
correct and adequate response to the Contract. Technical approval for the work of the Project Team will
come from the relevant CEN/TC 250 Subcommittee, Working Group or Horizontal Group
The deliverables for all tasks will undergo an enquiry (either formal or informal) prior to the completion
of the task, enabling CEN members to provide comment. The Project Team shall be responsible for
addressing these comments and providing a commentary on the actions taken and reasoning, prior to
completing their work.
3.5 Drafting requirements
Drafting shall comply with the CEN Internal Regulations Part 3 (IR3), which can be found at
http://boss.cen.eu/reference%20material/RefDocs/Pages/default.aspx (EN,GE, FR), as modified or
extended by any derogations granted to CEN/TC 250 and by the guidelines provided in CEN/TC 250
document N1250.
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CEN/TC 250 document N1250 is currently being finalised and will be made available to Project Teams to
assist them in their work and promote consistency of style (e.g. numbering of figures and tables, use of
clause numbering, common headings, etc.). It will include examples where appropriate. It may be
updated periodically if further clarification to Project Teams is found to be necessary.
MS Word format (versions 2010 or 2013) shall be used for the preparation of document draft. It is the
file format in use by CEN and the National Standardization Bodies (NSBs).
The preferred file type for images and drawings is DWG (2D only, versions 2007, 2010, 2013). The DWG
file type is to be used by contractors because in compliance with 6.6.5 of IR3 figures shall be in the form
of line drawings. A copy of the plotted final figure shall be provided in PDF file type for reference and
comparison purposes. More information on images and drawings can be found on
http://boss.cen.eu/reference material/guidancedoc/pages/enelecprep.aspx.
3.6 Review of drafts
The SC, WG or HG responsible for each task may delegate responsibilities for the review of draft
deliverables to subordinate Working Groups or Task Groups. Subordinate Working Group and Task
Groups may also be available to support the Project Team in undertaking their work, as agreed with the
relevant SC Chairman or WG/HG Convenor.
3.7 Incorporation of material prepared by others
Preliminary material for some elements of some tasks (i.e. for some subtasks) has already been
prepared or will be prepared. In such cases, the Project Team shall review and incorporate this material
into their deliverables, adapting it when necessary to ensure that it is consistent with the rest of the
work under this task.
3.8 Coordination within CEN/TC 250
Effective horizontal coordination will be crucial to ensure that technical and structural consistency is
achieved in the next generation of Eurocodes. Overall responsibility for horizontal coordination will
remain with the CEN/TC 250 Coordination Group, supported by the existing Horizontal Groups for
Bridges and Fire.
Project Teams shall work collaboratively to achieve consistency across the Eurocode Parts and shall
accept direction from the CEN/TC 250 Coordination Group necessary to achieve consistency.
3.9 Issues arising from liaisons for other Technical Committees
The CEN Technical Board has reaffirmed that product and execution standards for use within the
construction sector should refer to the relevant Eurocodes for structural and geotechnical design rules
where needed. CEN/TC 250 has been requested to contact other CEN/TCs to liaise and collaborate to
transpose design rules to the relevant Eurocodes, or as a minimum eliminate any incompatibilities or
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ambiguities. Although these liaisons are generally handled by CEN/TC 250 Subcommittees, it may be
necessarily for Project Team Members to consult with members of other CEN/TCs so that specific
technical topics can be correctly addressed and included within their deliverables.
3.10 Enhancing ease of use
CEN/TC 250 is committed to enhancing ‘ease of use’ in the development of the Eurocodes. Based on the
work of a CEN/TC 250 Chairman’s Advisory Panel, a position paper on enhancing the ease of use of the
Eurocodes has been unanimously agreed by CEN/TC 250 members to guide decision making during the
development of the second generation of EN Eurocodes. This position paper is included in Annex B.
All tasks in the work programme include a requirement to work to improve the ease of use of existing
Eurocode parts and ensure that new parts are drafted with an emphasis on ease of use, all to the extent
that it can be technically justified whilst safeguarding the core of essential technical requirements.
3.11 Reduction of National Determined Parameters
Nationally Determined Parameters (NDPs) allow Countries to decide on safety levels, and to give
national geographic and climatic data, in National Annexes. The inclusion of NDPs in the published
Eurocodes has been more extensive than was originally envisaged.
All tasks concerned with existing Eurocode parts include a requirement to work to reduce the number of
NDPs and enable better consensus on values adopted by Countries. A position paper on the approach to
be taken has been unanimously agreed by CEN/TC 250 members to guide decision making during the
development of the second generation of EN Eurocodes. This position paper is included in Annex C.
It is expected that the work of Project Teams will be focussed only on a proportion of the existing NDPs,
as identified and agreed with the relevant SC, WG or HG.
3.12 Systematic Reviews
Part of the CEN procedure is to hold ‘5 year’ reviews of their standards. It was realised in 2008 that to
send out the 58 parts of the Eurocodes for review 5 years after their publication dates would be of little
value as they would not have been exposed to widespread practical application. The CEN Technical
Board (BT) agreed a derogation for CEN/TC 250, allowing certain of the normal rules to be relaxed,
including the need for the review at 5 years.
Systematic ‘5 year’ reviews have now been undertaken for all of the Eurocode parts relevant to the tasks
in Phase 2 of the work programme. The relevant SC has reviewed the comments received and
categorised them. Those comments relevant to the tasks in this Specification may be passed to the
relevant Project Team for action.
Project Teams may also need to incorporate new or modified material into their deliverables that has
been prepared by others arising from comments made during the systematic reviews.
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3.13 Background documents
It is a requirement of CEN/TC 250 that all future work, including revisions to existing parts and
preparation of new parts, will be accompanied by background documents.
These background documents shall serve as a ‘technical audit trail’ to decisions taken in the
standardisation process and will be made available via the TC 250 (livelink) database of numbered
documents, so that they will be accessible by members of TC250 family of sub-committees and working
groups. They will also be available to national mirror committees via their NSB to assist in the
development of new National Annexes to the second generation of Eurocodes.
The Project Teams shall therefore prepare background reports providing a brief technical commentary
to any new or revised clauses including clear references to relevant source papers, reports, national
standards etc. These documents should serve as working documents during the standardisation process
and a record for the future. Specifically:
• Background reports shall explain the technical reasons for all decisions to change the Eurocodes
from the current published versions or introduce new material.
• The level of detail provided should be commensurate with the complexity of the decision.
• Where references are made to further detailed background information, such information shall
either be publically available or be provided as an annex to the background report. Where
reference material does not directly explain the decision taken, additional commentary shall be
provided.
• Where changes are made in response to systematic review comments, the comment reference
should be noted.
• In developing background reports the inclusion of reference to the ‘Ease of Use’ principles being
followed is encouraged.
Guidance on the format of these documents will be provided to Project Teams. It is not intended that
these reports would be suitable for direct publication, but will provide a valuable source of information
for those developing guides, text books or other materials to support industry.
3.14 Reporting
Short progress reports shall be sent to NEN and the relevant SC Chairman or WG/HG Convenor by the
Project Team Leader at least every two months. A simple template will be provided for this purpose.
Every six months a more detailed progress report shall be prepared including the latest working drafts
and related material (e.g. background documents, comment sheets, etc.) and submitted to NEN and the
relevant SC Chairman or WG/HG convenor.
Project Team Members shall assist with the preparation of any of these reports when required by the
Project Team Leader.
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In those cases where the six monthly progress reports will be consolidated by the CEN/TC 250
Management Group for transmission to EC/EFTA (see Annex D), guidance will be provided on the
information to be provided by Project Teams.
If NEN requires additional information to enable it to fulfil its obligations to CEN and EC/EFTA, Project
Team Member shall respond to reasonable requests for information as soon as reasonably possible and
not later than 4 weeks after the request is made.
3.15 Meetings
Meetings (face-to-face or online) of the Project Team should be organized by the Project Team Leader in
collaboration with the relevant SC Chairman, WG or HG Convenor and secretariat in order to maximize
effective collaboration.
It is envisioned that Project Teams will use modern means of communication and collaborate using
email, telephone and video-conferencing between face-to-face meetings. Software for video-
conferencing (GoToMeeting) can be used free of charge on request at CEN at prior notice, see the CEN
website 1 for more information.
3.16 Provision of background and supporting information
The Project Teams shall be responsible for gathering background and supporting information necessary
for their work. However, relevant Subcommittees, Working Groups and Horizontal Groups and their
Subordinate Work Groups and Task Groups may be available to assist in identifying and accessing
background and supporting information.
4 Detailed requirement for tasks

Detailed requirements for each of the tasks covered by this Specification are included in Annex A. The
tasks have been grouped by the Subcommittee, Working Group or Horizontal Group responsible for
overseeing them.
1
http://www.cen.eu for Online Meeting software:
http://www.cencenelec.eu/aboutus/ourservices/WebConf/Pages/default.aspx
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5 Terms and definitions
Within this document the following terms and definitions are used (in alphabetical order).
BSI British Standards Institution

CCMC CEN-CENELEC Management Centre
CEN European Committee for Standardization
DAV Date of availability
EC European Commission
EFTA European Free Trade Association
EN European Standard
EN European Standard
FV Formal Vote
HG Horizontal Group
NEN Dutch Foundation for Standardization
NSB National Standards Body
PT Project Team
SC Subcommittee
TC Technical (standardization) Committee
TCA TC Approval
TG Task Group
TS Technical Specification
WG Working Group
WI Work Item
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Annex A Detailed Task Specifications
No. Task Relevant Number of tasks in

SC/WG/HG a Phase 2 of the CEN/TC
250 Work Programme
A.1 Tasks relating to EN 1990: Basis of design SC10 1
A.2 Tasks relating to EN 1991: Actions SC1 6
A.3 Tasks relating to EN 1992: Concrete SC2 2
A.4 Tasks relating to EN 1993: Steel SC3 4
A.5 Tasks relating to EN 1994: Composite SC4 1
A.6 Tasks relating to EN 1995: Timber SC5 1
A.7 Tasks relating to EN 1996: Masonry SC6 1
A.8 Tasks relating to EN 1997: Geotechnics SC7 3
A.9 Tasks relating to EN 1998: Earthquake SC8 2
A.10 Tasks relating to EN 1999: Aluminium SC9 1
Note
a
WG: CEN/TC 250 Working Group
HG: CEN/TC 250 Horizontal Group
SC: CEN/TC 250 Subcommittee
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Detailed Task Specifications - Tasks relating to EN 1990: Basis of design (SC10)
A.1 Tasks relating to EN 1990: Basis of design (SC10)
There is one task related to EN 1990 in Phase 1 of the CEN/TC 250 work programme. This is:
- SC10.T2
Details of this task are provided in the table below.
In accordance with CEN/TC 250 Decision 354, SC10 will be responsible for the technical work of Project Teams created in response to Mandate M/515 relating to EN 1990. Responsibilities for technical review and preparing
contributions to the Project Team may be delegated by SC10 to subordinate Tasks Groups, in particular those listed in the table below.
In order to address interdependencies with other tasks and activities of CEN/TC 250, there may be a need to prioritise aspects of the Project Teams work. Requirements to prioritise the Project Team work will be agreed between SC10
and the Project Team. In the first working draft submitted to the WG, tasks considered as first priority by SC 10 will have to be covered. In the second working draft all sub-tasks will have to be included.
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Detailed Task Specifications - Tasks relating to EN 1990: Basis of design (SC10)
A.1.1 Task SC10.T2: Evolution of EN1990 – General
Task Ref: SC10.T2 Task Name: Evolution of EN1990 – Bridges specific issues
Outline Task Scope: Revision of EN 1990 to incorporate comments from the EN 1990, 5 year review and requirements from other Eurocodes for principle guidance on fatigue, non-linear analysis etc with the Specific Mandate Section 5 from Mandate for
amending existing Eurocodes and extending the scope of structural Eurocodes (Document Doc.28/2012 – EN, Brussels, 13th July 2012). In drafting the new work, care will be taken to be as clear as possible, to use simple routes throughout
the document, and to avoid additional and/or empirical rules for particular structure or structural-element types, all to the extent that is reasonably practical.
Starting documents: EN 1990: Basis of Structural Design; Papers developed through formal liaison between TC 250 Horizontal Group – Bridges (HG-B) and TC167, German Annex E; EN 1337 design requirements; Spanish paper (MO) providing illustrations of
issues; ETAGs for expansion joints; various National Documents; Various national standards and industry guidance documents related to integral bridges.
Sub-task Sub-task name Brief description, background and reasons for the work Key benefits Output Further details on Interdependencies Related CEN/TC
Ref. reference 250
(e.g. new Eurocode part; new or modified documents subordinate
clauses in existing Eurocode part) groups
1 Reduction in number of National Review the contents of all Countries’ National Annexes and key CEN/TC 250 “Position
Choices (NDPs) supporting documents provided to the Project Team. Following paper on on reducing the
guidance provided by CEN/TC 250, agree NDPs to consider for detailed number of Nationally
review with the relevant SC/WG/HG. Develop proposals to reduce the Determined Parameters
number of NDPs and/or enable better consensus on values adopted by (NDPs) in the Structural
Countries to be achieved. Incorporate those proposals agreed with the Eurocodes”
relevant SC/WG/HG into task deliverables.
2 Enhanced ease of use Apply recommendations in CEN/TC 250 Position paper on enhancing CEN/TC 250 N1239
ease of use of the Structural Eurocodes (N1239). "Position paper on
Enhance ease of use by improving clarity, simplifying routes through enhancing ease of use of
the Eurocode, avoiding or removing rules of little practical use in design the Structural Eurocodes"
and avoiding additional and/or empirical rules for particular structure
or structural-element types, all to the extent that it can be technically
justified whilst safeguarding the core of essential technical
requirements.
3 Design of integral bridges Integral bridges have become a popular form of construction in many Establishment of common rules across (i) New clauses in Annex A2 to EN 1990
European countries because of their improved durability and the Europe for a very common form of covering treatment of combinations of actions
avoidance of expansion joints and some bearings. However, cyclical structure, which are currently being involving earth pressures affected by thermal
thermal movements of integral bridge decks lead to enhanced earth provided at a National level. movement of bridge decks.
pressures behind abutments. Key aspects of the design of integral
bridges are not currently addressed in the Eurocodes. National Promotion of the use of this form of (ii) Possibly a new informative annex to EN
Contacts of HG-B identified the need to develop rules for integral structure, which can provide significant 1997 (prepared under this task for SC7 review
bridges as a priority. Work will draw upon existing national sustainability benefits in relation to / acceptance).
requirements from UK and other countries. improved durability and reduced delays
to travellers due to maintenance works.
4 Bridge bearings and expansion Aspects of the design of bridge bearings, in particular the appropriate Address incompatibilities between Two new Annex Es to EN 1990 Work to be undertaken
joints combinations of actions to be used, are not currently well covered in Eurocodes and with product standards. in conjunction with HG-B
Eurocodes. Liaison has been established with TC 167 to address Establish consistent philosophy to Minor modification proposed for EN 1991-1-5 and SC7
alignment issues with EN1337. National Contacts to the HG-B have improve ease of use and avoid (removal of content).
asked for the refinement of design rules for bearings and for the development of national guidelines to
removal of inconsistencies between standards. address current deficiencies in Removal of content from EN 1993
Eurocodes.
5 Review and incorporation of Several sub-tasks have been included by other groups that will have Ensure that proposals are effectively Fully revised EN 1990 Annex A2 Work to be undertaken
recommendations for revisions implications for EN 1990 Annex A2. This sub-task includes for the reviewed and incorporated into EN 1990 in conjunction with HG-
to EN 1990 Annex A2 developed review of these proposals and incorporation into Annex A2 in a in a clear and consistent manner. B, SC1, SC3 and TC167
through other tasks, including consistent manner to ensure ease of use.
fatigue and vibration of
footbridges.
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Detailed Task Specifications - Tasks relating to EN 1991: Actions (SC1)
A.2 Tasks relating to EN 1991: Actions (SC1)
There are six tasks related to EN 1991 in Phase 1 of the CEN/TC 250 work programme. These are:
- SC1.T2
- SC1.T3
- SC1.T4
- SC1.T7
- SC1.T8
- SC1.T10
Details of these tasks are provided in the tables below.
In accordance with CEN/TC 250 Decision 354, SC1 will be responsible for the technical work of Project Teams created in response to Mandate M/515 relating to EN 1991. Responsibilities for technical review and preparing contributions
to the Project Team may be delegated by SC1 to subordinate Working Groups and Tasks Groups, in particular those listed in the table below.
and the Project Team. In such cases the first working draft submitted to the SC1 will focused on topics/sub-tasks agreed as first priority.
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A.2.1 Task SC1.T2: EN 1991-1-3 (Snow loads)
Task Ref: SC1.T2 Task Name: EN 1991-1-3 (Snow loads)
Outline Task Scope: Basis for calculation. Collection of available information on the implementation of the ground snow load maps, use and definition of exceptional ground snow loads and improvement of rules for the definition of roof snow loads, with
specific regard to the local and global effects and buildings’ dimensions. Guidance for NAs in view of further harmonization
Starting documents: Existing rules of EN 1991-1-3, state-of-the-art and NAs
Sub- Sub-task name Brief description, background and reasons for the work Key benefits Output Further details on Interdependencies Related CEN/TC 250
task reference subordinate groups
Ref. (e.g. new Eurocode part; new or modified documents
clauses in existing Eurocode part)
Choices (NDPs) supporting documents provided to the Project Team. Following paper on on reducing
guidance provided by CEN/TC 250, agree NDPs to consider for the number of Nationally
detailed review with the relevant SC/WG/HG. Develop Determined Parameters
proposals to reduce the number of NDPs and/or enable better (NDPs) in the Structural
consensus on values adopted by Countries to be achieved. Eurocodes”
Incorporate those proposals agreed with the relevant
SC/WG/HG into task deliverables.
2 Enhanced ease of use Apply recommendations in CEN/TC 250 Position paper on CEN/TC 250 N1239
enhancing ease of use of the Structural Eurocodes (N1239). "Position paper on
Enhance ease of use by improving clarity, simplifying routes enhancing ease of use of
through the Eurocode, avoiding or removing rules of little the Structural
practical use in design and avoiding additional and/or empirical Eurocodes”
rules for particular structure or structural-element types, all to
the extent that it can be technically justified whilst
safeguarding the core of essential technical requirements.
3 Ground snow loads Collect snow load on ground based on existing national values The collection of available national snow Improvement of EN 1991 through the SC1/WG1 "Climatic
and present the values in a snow load map emphasizing maps allows putting in evidence the refinement of NAs towards harmonisation actions"
differences across borders and revealing the introduction of differences across borders, to serve as an at European scale.
the exceptional ground snow loads to be dealt with accidental input to NSBs for the possible further update
design situations. of their maps, in view of a fully harmonised
European snow map. Modified clauses
More user friendly Eurocode.
Basis for calculation of exceptional snow
loads and improved guidance to NSBs to
treat these effects in their NAs.
4 Snow loads on roofs Shape coefficients; influence of building dimensions (e.g. flat Basis for calculation. Modified clauses. SC1/WG1 "Climatic
and very large industrial buildings on the basis of current state New basis for treatment of scale effects in actions"
of the art). large flat buildings. New and modified clauses
Snow deposition patterns and accumulation on different roof Basis for calculation.
structures, e.g. curved roofs and roofs with many local Some of the present rules will be improved
obstructions (on the basis of current state of the art). on the basis of the current state of the art
Influence lines with changing signs. with specific regard to the local and global
effects leading to consistent safe calculation
procedures.
5 Snow loads; Editorial improvements. More user friendly Eurocode Modified clauses Transfer of some SC1/WG1 "Climatic
Editorial improvements clauses to EN 1990 actions"
(Undertaken/already
done by SC 10
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A.2.2 Task SC1.T3: EN 1991-1-4 (Wind)
Task Ref: SC1.T3 Task Name: EN 1991-1-4 (Wind)
Outline Task Scope: Improvement of consistency of the basis for calculations and new basis for calculations.
Harmonization of the many different approaches used in the present Eurocodes with National Annexes.
Potential harmonization of different Eurocode Parts and CENELEC standards for overhead electric lines, as well as other CEN or ISO standards.
Possibly reduction of global wind loads leading to more economical structures.
3 Wind actions: Collect basic wind velocities based on existing national values The collection of available national wind New clause SC1/WG1 "Climatic
Wind map and present the values in a wind map emphasizing differences maps allows putting in evidence the actions"
across borders differences across borders, to serve as an
input to NSBs for the possible further update
of their maps, in view of a fully harmonised
European wind velocities map. More user
friendly Eurocode.
4 Wind actions: Wind models for calculation of wind velocities and peak Basis for calculations. Harmonization of the New and modified clauses in existing SC1/WG1 "Climatic
Wind models velocity pressures including roughness categories and many different approaches used in the Eurocode actions"
transition between roughness categories present Eurocode with National Annexes.
5 Wind actions: Systematic review and inclusion of force coefficients as well as EN 1991-1-4: Basis for calculation. Modified clauses SC1/WG1 "Climatic
Force and pressure coefficients internal and external pressure coefficients including influence Harmonization of the many different actions"
areas/zoning based on the current state of the art and approaches used in the present Eurocodes
considering the national and experts’ comments. The basis will with National Annexes.
be EN 1991-1-4, other Eurocodes Parts, e.g. for towers and Other Eurocode Parts: establish consistent
masts, chimneys and other structures (e.g. lightweight) basis for calculations. Potential
together with the wind response of such structures, CENELEC harmonization of different Eurocode Parts
standards and other international codes. Considerations of the and CENELEC standards.
usability of the updated structure of Eurocode specifications
for specialised structures.
6 Wind actions: Additional rules for vortex-induced vibrations, aeroelastic New basis for calculation. Some of the Modified clauses. SC1/WG1 "Climatic
Dynamic response, vortex- effects, wind load on bridges and response of structures. present rules giving unsafe or uneconomical actions"
induced vibrations, aeroelastic designs will be replaced by improved and
Influence lines / mode shapes with changing signs. more consistent calculation procedures.
effects, bridges and response of
New basis for calculation. Consistent New clauses.
structures approaches leading to more economical
structures.
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7 Wind actions: Editorial improvements More user friendly Eurocode Modified clauses Transfer of some
Editorial improvements clauses to EN 1990
(Undertaken/already
done by the EN 1990
EG) - TCEN1990.T1
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A.2.3 Task SC1.T4: EN 1991-1-5 (Thermal actions)
Task Ref: SC1.T4 Task Name: EN 1991-1-5 (Thermal actions)
Outline Task Scope: Basis for calculations focusing on thermal responses (particularly for bridges) and clarification of the ranges of temperature to be considered. Harmonization across borders.
3 Thermal actions: Collect characteristic temperatures based on existing national The collection of available national minimum New clause SC1/WG1 "Climatic
Temperature map values and present the values in a temperature map and maximum shade air temperature maps actions"
emphasizing differences across borders. highlights the differences across borders,
which then serves as an input to NSBs for the
possible further update of their maps, in
view of a fully harmonised European
minimum and maximum temperature map.
More user friendly Eurocode.
4 Thermal actions: Characteristic values associated with the design of bearings Clarification of the ranges of temperature to New clauses SC1/WG1 "Climatic
Bearings and joints and joints. be considered actions"
5 Thermal actions: Interdependence of overall temperatures and differential Basis for design of structures (particularly New clauses SC1/WG1 "Climatic
Overall temperatures and temperatures. bridges) susceptible to combinations of actions"
differential temperatures overall temperatures and differential
temperatures. Clarification of the
combinations related to characteristic values
6 Thermal actions: Thermal response, i.e. effects of thermal actions on different Basis for calculations focusing on thermal New clauses SC1/WG1 "Climatic
structures. responses actions"
7 Thermal actions: Editorial improvements. More user friendly Eurocode Modified clauses
Editorial improvements
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A.2.4 Task SC1.T7: EN 1991-1-8 (Waves and Currents)
Task Ref: SC1.T7 Task Name: EN 1991-1-8 ( Waves and Currents)
Outline Task Scope: Eurocode for Waves and Currents using ISO 21650:2007 as a background document. In drafting the new work, care will be taken to be as clear as possible, to use simple routes throughout the document, and to avoid additional and/or
empirical rules for particular structure or structural-element types, all to the extent that is reasonably practical.
Starting documents: ISO 21650 and state-of-the-art
Ref. (e.g. new Eurocode part; new or documents
modified clauses in existing Eurocode
part)
1 Creation of Eurocode “Actions from Creation of Eurocode Waves and current using ISO 21650:2007 As a result the whole package of design of New Eurocode Part SC10.T1 SC1/WG6
Waves and Currents on coastal as a background/starting document.The main issues to be maritime works will become integral part of "Actions
structures” addressed are : the Eurocodes family. from waves
and
(1) Creation of clauses for Eurocode using the ISO standard as a currents on
reference. coastal
structures"
(2) Considering any additional comments of the stakeholders
following consultation
(3) Decide whether some of the informative Annexes of the

existing document, become normative.
(4) Include, if relevant, up-to-date complementary information.
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A.2.5 Task SC1.T8: EN 1991-1-9 (Atmospheric icing)
Task Ref: SC1.T8 Task Name: EN 1991-1-9 (Atmospheric Icing)
Outline Task Scope: Creation of Eurocode on Atmospheric icing, using ISO 12494:2001 as a starting/background document. In drafting the new work, care will be taken to be as clear as possible, to use simple routes throughout the document, and to avoid
additional and/or empirical rules for particular structure or structural-element types, all to the extent that is reasonably practical.
Starting documents: ISO 12494 and state-of-the-art
Ref. (e.g. new Eurocode part; new or documents
part)
1 Creation of Eurocode on The initiative is mainly motivated by the progressive awareness A known gap will be bridged with the New Eurocode Part SC1.T2, SC1.T3 SC1/WG2
“Atmospheric Icing” and findings showing the importance of actions on structures development of actions due to atmospheric "Atmospheric icing of
due to atmospheric icing, especially for some type of structures icing and their effects on various types of structures"
(e.g. masts, towers, antennas, cables/ropes etc.) and in structures. The interdependence with wind
particular, but not only, for the Northern European Countries. actions will also be considered.
On the other hand given that an ISO Standard, 12494 : 2001
TCEN1990.T1
refers to this topic, it is considered appropriate to use this An attempt will be also made to reach
standard as a starting point to create an EN Eurocode. Where harmonization, as far as possible, with other
possible, more recent established, at an international and standards, such as EN 50341-1 and EN
national level, research results will be included. 50423-1
An additional issue which should be considered and handled
appropriately is the up to now separate development by
CLC/TC11 and further evolution of:
o EN 50341-1:2001 “Overhead electrical lines exceeding AC

45kV - Part 1: General requirements – Common
specifications”.
o EN 50423-1:2005 “Overhead electrical lines exceeding AC 1kV
and including AC 45 kV - Part 1: General requirements –
Common specifications” which are closely connected to
actions due to atmospheric icing.
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A.2.6 Task SC1.T10: EN 1991-4 (Silos and Tanks)
Task Ref: SC1.T10 Task Name: EN 1991-4 (Silos and Tanks)
Outline Task Scope: Rational basis for the reliability assessment of silo loading combinations for different applications in EN 1990 and extension of the various rules for additional types of silos. In drafting the new work, care will be taken to be as clear as
possible, to use simple routes throughout the document, and to avoid additional and/or empirical rules for particular structure or structural-element types, all to the extent that is reasonably practical.
Starting documents: EN 1991-4, state-of-the-art and NAs
Sub-task Sub-task name Brief description, background and reasons for the work Key benefits Output Further details on Interdependencies Related CEN/TC 250
Ref. reference subordinate groups
(e.g. new Eurocode part; new or documents
part)
1 Reduction in number of National Review the contents of all Countries’ National Annexes and key CEN/TC 250
Choices (NDPs) supporting documents provided to the Project Team. Following “Position paper on
guidance provided by CEN/TC 250, agree NDPs to consider for detailed on reducing the
review with the relevant SC/WG/HG. Develop proposals to reduce the number of
number of NDPs and/or enable better consensus on values adopted by Nationally
Countries to be achieved. Incorporate those proposals agreed with the Determined
relevant SC/WG/HG into task deliverables. Parameters (NDPs)
in the Structural
Eurocodes”
2 Enhanced ease of use Apply recommendations in CEN/TC 250 Position paper on enhancing CEN/TC 250 N1239
ease of use of the Structural Eurocodes (N1239). "Position paper on
Enhance ease of use by improving clarity, simplifying routes through enhancing ease of
the Eurocode, avoiding or removing rules of little practical use in design use of the
and avoiding additional and/or empirical rules for particular structure Structural
or structural-element types, all to the extent that it can be technically Eurocodes”
justified whilst safeguarding the core of essential technical
requirements.
3 Transformation of the EN1991-4 The reliability of the silo pressure load cases depends on many factors Rational basis for the reliability assessment Significant restructuring of the Annex A TCEN1990.T1 SC1/WG5 "Silos and
Annex A load cases that are currently completely missing from Annex A and its modified of silo loading combinations for different in EN 1990 for silos and tanks tanks"
versions recently prepared for EN 1990. An extended discussion on applications in EN 1990.
this substantial problem was recently presented by Nielsen, Rotter
and Sorenson (2012).
This task involves establishing a new framework of categories on the
basis of the descriptions given by Nielsen, Rotter and Sorenson (2012),
and finding appropriate combination and partial factors to address
each of the features. This will also involve the categorisation of silos
according to the relative thickness of the silo walls; the aspect ratio of
the silo; whether the silo is on-ground or elevated; silo operating
conditions; and classification of a wide range of stored solids
according to various features of their mechanical behaviour (abrasive
or polishing potential, probability of segregation etc.).
4 Pressures on the vertical walls of Very large silos (~10000 tonnes) used in the cement manufacturing This will be the first regulation of the New section required SC1/WG5 "Silos and
silos that have an internal inverted industry have an internal inverted cone in the bottom for functional required design pressures for cylindrical silos tanks"
cone reasons. A significant number of these large silos have suffered severe with an internal inverted cone. Such silos are
damage or collapse, and this form of structure was consequently currently being constructed all over the
specifically excluded when EN 1991-4 was drafted (clause 1.1.2 (3)). world (e.g. China, India, Egypt), often to
However, a history of structural failures is surely a reason why this Eurocode rules. The inclusion of such rules
item should be covered by the standard, rather than excluded. It is would reinforce the perception that
important that rules to cover this widely used arrangement are European standards have a leading role
developed and drafted into the standard. worldwide.
This task is one that has been waiting to be addressed since at least
1983 when the first (completely inadequate) design rules were put
forward. It requires two simple theories to be devised and verified:
one for symmetrical discharge, the other for local cyclic discharge
through outlets in the internal inverted cone. The mechanics basis for
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the symmetrical theory exists, but it needs verification. The

development of a suitable local discharge model will require more
time.
5 Pressures in rectangular silos with If rectangular silo walls are required to sustain the full force of the Rectangular storage containers pose New Section in 5.7 and amendments to SC1/WG5 "Silos and
flexible walls pressures exerted on a rigid surface, the walls become very heavily significant advantages to plant owners where 5.1 and 5.2 tanks"
constructed, with deep stiffeners needed to act as big beams, limited footprint space is available (e.g. on
However when the walls are flexible, the pressures in the stored solid offshore platforms, or in congested industrial
are redistributed towards the container corners, leading to much sites) or where flat-plated structures are
smaller pressures on the walls. The result is that much lighter cheaper to manufacture than curved sheet
containers can be constructed if the walls are flexible, which they can shells. This new development will make
be if the pressures are lower. This meretricious circle has not been rectangular containers lighter and more cost
exploited yet, but the research on which it is based has been available effective. Companies storing large quantities
for some years. It should be covered by rules in the standard. of solids in restricted areas will be the
As noted above, suitable data for the definition of pressures on the beneficiaries.
walls of flexible-walled rectangular silos exists. A small range of tests
have been used to verify a slightly wider range of computational
predictions. It is not proposed to extend the computational or
experimental work, but the existing results must be generalised so
that they can be applied to a usefully wide range of materials. This
requires definition of the stiffnesses of many solids, and a
characterisation of the free parameters in terms of known material
properties (e.g. lateral pressure ratio, frictional properties, density).
6 Discharge pressures on vertical silo Outlets that are eccentric to the centreline of a silo are often All silo owners who either need to use Modified clause 5.2.4.3 SC1/WG5 "Silos and
walls subject to highly eccentric necessary for functional reasons, and silos that are completely eccentric outlets or who have reason to fear tanks"
flow channels geometrically axisymmetric sometimes experience eccentric flows. that the solids in their silos may occasionally
The pressures caused by eccentric flow are very damaging indeed. A flow eccentrically will be the beneficiaries.
new regulation was introduced in EN 1991-4, which imposes very Such situations sometimes arise suddenly
severe demands on the structure. This revision of the new rule will after years of successful service due to
seek to make this rule more discriminating, so that its severe demands segregation, thermal or hygral differentials,
are limited to those cases where they can be shown to be necessary. impacting sunlight and similar factors
But that is a challenging task given the current state of scientific
knowledge on granular solids flow.
The only known mechanics theory for eccentric discharge pressures
was implemented into EN 1991-4 (2006). It has now explained many
failures, but is too onerous for the general case. This project requires
that a sufficiently simple approximate theory to predict flow channel
geometries is devised, followed by a simplification of the existing
theory of pressures under such regimes. These are two challenging
problems to solve, but a first attempt must be made to make the
standard more usable for silos that are not subject to the very worst
pattern of loading. The new model should reduce the required metal
wall thickness by a factor of perhaps 3, and should greatly reduce
reinforcement requirements in reinforced concrete.
7 Pressures in unsymmetrical conical Unsymmetrical circular hoppers are widely used in agricultural The beneficiaries will be the owners of larger New Section in 6 SC1/WG5 "Silos and
hoppers applications because of their functional advantages, but they are silos who must currently use expensive tanks"
currently restricted to very small structures because little is known handling systems to achieve concentric flow
about the pressure regime or the structural behaviour. They are from a hopper. This is a structural innovation
specifically excluded from EN 1991-4 in 1.1.2 (7). This project will that can greatly reduce materials handling
address this situation and permit a wider use of unsymmetrical costs.
hoppers, giving significant functional advantages in bigger silos.
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8 Overpressure factors for silos EN 1991-4 defines clearly the different patterns of concentric flow Benefit: More robust and secure designs for New clauses in 5.2.2 SC1/WG5 "Silos and
under mixed flow that may be expected in a silo. For one of these, mixed flow, the mixed flow silos, which are commonly found tanks"
pressure regime during discharging solids is not defined in EN 1991-4, where the headroom is limited or where the
though it can lead to much higher pressures in one location and lower stored solid particles are susceptible to
pressures in others. This case should be properly documented and the damage by being dropped from a great
design requirements modified for mixed flow design situations. height (e.g. agglomerated particles,
Solids in silos discharge in mass flow, internal flow or mixed flow. The compressed pellets).
pressures on the walls are very different according to the flow
pattern, but this is largely ignored in EN 1991-4. In particular, new
theories, correlated with test results, should be used to define the
very high local pressures occurring on the walls of mixed flow silos at
the transition from flowing to static solid. It is hoped that a first simple
rule can be devised for trial in a relatively short time.
9 Tangent modulus of a particulate The stiffness of a particulate solid has a significant impact on the loads Design situations in which load combinations New/modified Section 4 and Annex SC1/WG5 "Silos and
solid incurred by differential temperatures (external atmospheric cooling of involve thermal loads are greatly affected by C.10.2 tanks"
the structure shrinking onto a warm solid), on the pressures in the stiffness of the stored solid. The values of
flexible-walled rectangular silos, and on the buckling strength of thin combination factors in EN 1990 have a much
metal silos. Recent research has shed much light on the quantification smaller impact on the final design than this
of this tangent modulus, which depends on both the pressure state in stiffness effect, because hard roundish
the solid and measurable properties of the solid. This property has an particles and soft long particles have
impact on thermal loads, loads due to swelling, and the frightening stiffnesses that differ by several orders of
phenomena of silo quaking and honking. magnitude. In addition, the buckling strength
The existing database of tests on the stiffness of particulate solids enhancement from solids stiffness in metal
stored in silos must be reviewed with care by persons who have not silos (EN 1993-4-1) can only be exploited if
been involved in its development, and further simple tests are needed this provision is included in EN 1991-4.
on solids that have not been tested. The stiffness is stress-dependent,
and not easily predicted using other properties that are commonly
measured (e.g. frictional properties, densities etc.). Funding is sought
to extend the database and to verify the model proposed for inclusion
in the standard.
10 Thermal differentials producing Thermal differentials between stored solids and the containing Benefits; This project addresses design New Section 7 SC1/WG1 "Climatic
actions in silos of different structure arise due to changes in the weather (the large mass of solids situations in which thermal differentials are actions"
geometries is thermally stable). The current provisions in EN 1991-4 assume that predicted to produce great increases in SC1/WG5 "Silos and
the solid is vertically constrained against movement. This may be a pressures, indicating that bursting failures
tanks"
good model for slender structures, but it is very inappropriate for are possible. Often the current rules lead to
squatter geometries, where the solid can be vertically displaced by predictions that practical engineers find not
external pressure. A new theoretical model is needed and should be credible. This is damaging to the credibility of
introduced into the standard. the whole standard.
Huge overpressures are induced in silos when thermal differentials
develop between the thermally inert stored solid and the exposed
structure. A small amount of funding is sought to permit the devising
of a new theory for the consequences of thermal differentials. This
theory must accommodate different silo aspect ratios where the
phenomena change. It is planned that this model will be simply
verified against computational predictions to provide a basis in
mechanics.
11 Eccentric discharge in a The eccentric discharge flows noted in Item 3 above also have a major This provision will ensure that designers take Modified Section 6 SC1/WG5 "Silos and
symmetrical hopper under impact on the hopper structure beneath the silo. The current standard into consideration the effects of eccentric tanks"
eccentric flow in a cylinder makes no provision for such pressures, and an appropriate rule must discharge flows on both the hopper structure
be devised. Damage to the ring supporting the hopper is a common and the ring from which it is supported. The
feature of eccentric flows in hoppers. benefit will be the elimination of another
failure mode in these structures.
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Detailed Task Specifications - Tasks relating to EN 1992: Concrete (SC2)
A.3 Tasks relating to EN 1992: Concrete (SC2)
There are two tasks related to EN 1992 in Phase 2 of the CEN/TC 250 work programme. These are:
- SC2.T2
- SC2.T3
and the Project Team.
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A.3.1 Task SC2.T2: New Items in EN 1992-1-2
Task Ref: SC2.T2 Task Name: New Items in EN 1992-1-2
Outline Task Scope: Harmonization, with consequent reduction of NDP’s. Updating of some design rules considering the scientific development in the field and integration with consideration of additional typologies of concrete structures currently used in
practice. In drafting the new work, care will be taken to be as clear as possible, to use simple routes throughout the document, and to avoid additional and/or empirical rules for particular structure or structural-element types, all to the
extent that is reasonably practical.
Starting documents:
(e.g. new Eurocode part; new or modified documents
1 Fire resistance Improvements are necessary in EN 1992-1-2 related to the EN 1992-1-2 will be amended by specific rules New design rules will be added to EN
consideration of the resistance of braced and non-braced related to braced and non-braced columns, 1992-1-1; a new chapter addressing and
columns (very typical solution), thermal conductivity of concrete thermal conductivity of concrete and spalling; giving rules for the structural overall
and spalling. Addressing the design for overall structural additionally a fundamental bridge will be behaviour of concrete structures exposed
behaviour in a more general way is necessary, bridging the established between structural behaviour to fire will be necessary.
robustness criteria and the fire structural engineering methods. under fire and structural robustness. A more
The concept to analyze the structure at overall level in strict consistent, integrated and safe design will be
connection with the robustness criteria requires a strict relation achieved under fire conditions.
with other bodies internal and external to CEN; the recent work
of JCSS on the robustness subject and some advanced researches
like “Coast”, together with fire structural engineering methods,
will help in defining the scenarios that should be taken into
account and the related safety margins.
Apply recommendations in CEN/TC 250 Position paper on CEN/TC 250 N1239
Enhance ease of use by improving clarity, simplifying routes enhancing ease of
2 Ease of use through the Eurocode, avoiding or removing rules of little use of the Structural
the extent that it can be technically justified whilst safeguarding
the core of essential technical requirements.
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A.3.2 Task SC2.3: Further new Items in EN 1992-1-1, EN 1992-2, EN 1992-3.
Task Ref: SC2.T3 Task Name: Further new Items in EN 1992-1-1, EN 1992-2, EN 1992-3.
Outline Task Scope: Harmonization, with consequent reduction of NDP’s. Updating of some design rules taking account of scientific development since 2004 in the field of concrete structures, particularly respect to durability; to existing structures and to
new materials, with the scope to address the designer to a better fulfillment of sustainability. In drafting the new work, care will be taken to be as clear as possible, to use simple routes throughout the document, and to avoid additional
and/or empirical rules for particular structure or structural-element types, all to the extent that is reasonably practical.
Starting documents: EN 1992-1-1, EN 1992-2, EN 1992-3 and EN 1992-1-2, considering available literature from international technical organisations as e. g. fib
(e.g. new Eurocode part; new or documents
part)
1 Ease of use Apply recommendations in CEN/TC 250 Position paper on CEN/TC 250 N1239
through the Eurocode, avoiding or removing rules of little use of the Structural
2 Stainless Steel Reinforcement The use of stainless steel reinforcement, in case of severe The benefit will be appreciated in safe design New implemented chapters on materials Work with ECISS TC104
environmental conditions, to improve the durability has to be for ULS, also with extreme temperatures, and will be produced in EN1992, accounting
subjected to specific design rules. Aspects to be investigated and in design by avoidance in durability aspects. for the relevant mechanical, physical and
codified are the constitutive relationship, the thermal properties chemical parameters of stainless steel.
with high and low temperatures, the fatigue resistance.
3 Assessment of existing structures A first item is the necessity to clarify the applicability of design A careful evaluation of existing structures will New Annex with design / verification WG2
models used for new structures to the existing ones and, when be possible, with important issues both on the models will be introduced in the code and
necessary, to introduce new models able to describe the safety / functionality and on the actual new resisting mechanism will be
behaviour of damaged and undamaged existing structures: it is necessity of intervention for upgrading envisaged to define in a comprehensive
the case for instance for bond / ductility / resistance degradation /repair. Consequently a more sustainable approach, the actual structural behaviour.
by corrosion and related design rules for ULS, or of membrane approach to the existing structures use will be
effects able to increase the structural resistance with respect to achieved.
the rules today used for new structures.
This work item is relatively new, pre-normative codes deal with
existing structures only in general terms (fib established a special
Activity Group since only few years ago) and the few available
normative codes deal with the subject also with a very general
approach; on the opposite the work item of this point is the
production of (verification) design rules sufficiently detailed to
permit the actual verification of safety level, also in relation with
the residual life, within the semi probabilistic approach, described
in EN 1990.
4 Strengthening with FRP Repair and strengthening by use of materials with a polymer The main benefit will be the rationalization of A new Annex that addresses the
matrix reinforced with long glass, carbon or aramide fibres (FRP) use of FRP in strengthening of existing conceptual design and use of FRP for
is becoming a widespread technique in existing structures. There structures, by means of a comprehensive structural strengthening and a set of
is then a need to produce design rules based on the available approach based on the definition of resisting rules, both for ULS and SLS, able to give
experimental and theoretical studies. FRP presents a very good models addressing the evaluation of safety / rise to safe and economical design for
resistance to corrosion and then in some specific areas their use functionality, durability and robustness of strengthening.
can be a very suitable solution for the strengthening of damaged such type of intervention.
structures.
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5 Fibre Reinforced Concrete Addition of fibres to enhance the mechanical properties of A beneficial technique, the use of fibres, for The relevant parts of EN 1992 will include
concrete and spalling behaviour when exposed to fire is today a the structural performance will be finally new rules for the verification / design of
common practice, there is then the necessity to introduce in EN considered in a rational frame by means of concrete structures containing metallic
1992 relevant design rules, consideration taken to all the fields in design / verification rules for all relevant limit fibres with respect to the relevant limit
which fibres can be usefully added to concrete: improvement of states. The use of fibres will improve the states in the main text and a new Annex.
SLS, ULS resistance, fire resistance with limitation of spalling. structural performance in a very sustainable Robustness will be also considered.
approach.
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Detailed Task Specifications - Tasks relating to EN 1993: Steel (SC3)
A.4 Tasks relating to EN 1993: Steel (SC3)
There are four tasks related to EN 1993 in Phase 2 of the CEN/TC 250 work programme. These are:
- SC3.T3
- SC3.T4
- SC3.T5
- SC3.T6
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A.4.1 Task SC3.T3: Cold-formed members and sheeting - Revised EN 1993-1-3
Task Ref: SC3.T3 Task Name: Cold-formed members and sheeting - Revised EN 1993-1-3
Outline Task Scope: Based on an evaluation of all available NAs, the task aims at reducing the number of NDPs and NCCI.
Harmonization of member buckling rules with EN 1993-1-1 and EN 1993-1-5.
Enhanced design rules cold-formed members and sheeting with regard to bearing design and stabilization issues.
Strengthening of robustness and serviceability items for cold-formed members and sheeting and their connections.
Harmonization and simplification of design rules for connections in accordance with EN 1993-1-8.
In drafting the new work, care will be taken to be as clear as possible, to use simple routes throughout the document, and to avoid additional and/or empirical rules for particular structure or structural-element types, all to the extent
that is reasonably practical.
Starting documents: EN 1993-1-3 and its available background documents, existing national codes such as DIN 18807
Available technical publications, experimental and theoretical research reports e.g. by ECCS TC7
guidance provided by CEN/TC 250, agree NDPs to consider for on reducing the
detailed review with the relevant SC/WG/HG. Develop proposals number of Nationally
to reduce the number of NDPs and/or enable better consensus Determined
on values adopted by Countries to be achieved. Incorporate Parameters (NDPs)
those proposals agreed with the relevant SC/WG/HG into task in the Structural
deliverables. Support to this task will be given by SC3/SC11 in Eurocodes”
identifying NDPs where there is a chance for elimination or
simplification. SC3/SC11 will also support achieving a consensus
with different national views.
3 Harmonization of member buckling EN 1993-1-3 covers cold-formed mainly thin-walled members Harmonization of these 3 codes dealing with Modified rules in EN 1993-1-3 First results of SC3/WG3
rules that buckle locally as well as globally. Verification rules differ different but similar buckling phenomena will modifications in SC3.T1
slightly from global member buckling according to EN 1993-1-1 decisively ease the use for the application in
and local buckling according to effective width method in EN practice. Related to SC3.T1 and
1993-1-5. Modifications and changes are planned be coordinated SC3.T4
with PTs of SC3.T1 and SC3.T4 in order to achieve an utmost
harmonization where possible and clarify where differences are
needed.
4 Continuity connection of sheeting at The continuity of sheeting by overlapping and sleeve connections Improvement of general bearing design of Modified rules in EN 1993-1-3 None required in advance SC3/WG3
intermediate supports is not covered by the EN 1993-1-3 although this very cold formed members and sheeting
advantageous device is required by building industry.
5 Bearing design of the sheeting and Improvement of bearing design for: Improved design rules at bearing situations. Modified rules in EN 1993-1-3 Related with SC3.T4 SC3/WG3
cold formed sections - sheeting supported by cold-formed section with one web (i.e. Harmonised interaction rules at bearings.
commonly used Z, C and Sigma purlins) and
- cold-formed sections under local transverse forces
Harmonisation of interaction rules under combined bending, axial
compression and shear force close to bearing. Especially for
sheeting.
6 Sheeting under local concentrated Sheeting under local patch loading, generated by photovoltaic This is the green and ecologic aspects of the New rules in EN 1993-1-3 Related with SC3.T4 SC3/WG3
and patch loading systems. essential requirement of the RPC that should
Eurocode 3 Part 1-3 does not cover these new applications in be added in Eurocode
cladding and roof resulting from the demands made by
sustainable development.
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The fundamental work of this subtask will be undertaken by

others. The Project Team will need to review and incorporate this
material into their deliverables, adapting it when necessary to
ensure that it is consistent with the rest of the work under this
task
7 Walkability of sheeting The evaluation of walkability of sheeting is necessary to ensure Improving the overall robustness and New rules in EN 1993-1-3 None required in advance SC3/WG3
the safety during construction stage. The EN 1993-1-3 does not serviceability conditions
treat this aspect.
others. The Project Team will need to review and incorporate this
material into their deliverables, adapting it when necessary to
ensure that it is consistent with the rest of the work under this
task
8 Stabilization with sandwich panels The sandwich panels and sheeting are often used as stabilization Enlargement of design rules New rules in EN 1993-1-3 None required in advance SC3/WG3
and sheeting elements. EN 1993-1-3 will be enlarged in order to take this effect Harmonisation with product standards
into account for: Is related to SC3.T1
- sandwich panels and
- sheeting used as diaphragm and related issues e.g. the
introduction of concentrated loads.
others. The Project Team will need to review and incorporate
this material into their deliverables, adapting it when necessary
to ensure that it is consistent with the rest of the work under
this task
9 Resistance of screws and bolts Harmonisation and enlargement of design rules for bolts loaded Harmonisation of design rules with EN 1993- New rules in EN 1993-1-3 Related with SC3.T2 SC3/WG3
loaded in shear in shear. 1-8
Enlargement of rules
10 Review of Annex D Modified buckling curve for out stand elements Improvement of buckling analysis for out Modified Annex D None required in advance SC3/WG3
stand elements and thin-walled sections
including out stand elements.
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A.4.2 Task SC3.T4: Stability of Plated Structural Elements - Revised EN 1993-1-5
Task Ref: SC3.T4 Task Name: Stability of Plated Structural Elements - Revised EN 1993-1-5
Outline Task Scope: EN 1993-1-5 contains the basic requirements for the stability for slender plated elements, frequently used in large spanned building structures, bridges, large crane runway girders or similar. It is therefore important for the
harmonization within EN 1993 to develop this part in an early stage compared to the application parts of EN 1993.
As EN 1993-1-5 is related to many other basic parts of Eurocode 3 such as EN 1993-1-1, EN 1993-1-3, EN 1993-1-6, EN 1993-1-7 a harmonization of the various stability design rules is intended in order to minimize ambiguities and to
simplify the design by improved clarification. A harmonization of design rules is also foreseen regarding the execution of slender plated elements with regard to imperfections that are covered in EN 1090.
This tasks also aims at integrating recent results of international studies from RFCS projects in particular regarding extended girder applications such as tapered girder, hybrid girders etc. In drafting the new work, care will be taken to be
as clear as possible, to use simple routes throughout the document, and to avoid additional and/or empirical rules for particular structure or structural-element types, all to the extent that is reasonably practical.
Starting documents: EN 1993-1-5 and its available background documents and National Annexes.
Research reports such as RFCS research project COMBRI+: Valorisation of Knowledge for Competitive Steel and Composite Bridges, Final Report.
Several working documents from ECCS-TWG 8.3
Scientific papers published in journals like Journal of Constructional Steel Research.
Sub- Sub-task name Brief description, background and reasons for the work Key benefits Output Further details on Interdependencies Related CEN/TC
task reference 250
Ref. (e.g. new Eurocode part; new or modified documents subordinate
clauses in existing Eurocode part) groups
1 Reduction in number of National Review the contents of all Countries’ National Annexes and key supporting CEN/TC 250
Choices (NDPs) documents provided to the Project Team. Following guidance provided by “Position paper on
CEN/TC 250, agree NDPs to consider for detailed review with the relevant on reducing the
SC/WG/HG. Develop proposals to reduce the number of NDPs and/or number of
enable better consensus on values adopted by Countries to be achieved. Nationally
Incorporate those proposals agreed with the relevant SC/WG/HG into task Determined
deliverables. Support to this task will be given by SC3/WG5 in identifying Parameters (NDPs)
NDPs where there is a chance for elimination or simplification. SC3/WG5 in the Structural
will also support achieving a consensus with different national views. Eurocodes”
2 Enhanced ease of use Apply recommendations in CEN/TC 250 Position paper on enhancing ease CEN/TC 250 N1239
of use of the Structural Eurocodes (N1239). "Position paper on
Enhance ease of use by improving clarity, simplifying routes through the enhancing ease of
Eurocode, avoiding or removing rules of little practical use in design and use of the
avoiding additional and/or empirical rules for particular structure or Structural
structural-element types, all to the extent that it can be technically justified Eurocodes”
whilst safeguarding the core of essential technical requirements.
3 Harmonisation of design rules for - Aligning rules for combining local and global buckling of thin-walled EN 1993-1-3 is dealing with thin-walled New and modified rules in EN 1993-1-5 Is dependent on first SC3/WG5
flat plate elements with other members in coupled instabilities (EN 1993-1-1 member buckling/ EN products of typically 0.75 – 3,0mm in the area results of SC3.T1
stability rules in EN 1993 1993-1-5 plate buckling) of sheeting, roofing and claddings.
EN 1993-1-5 is dealing with slender flat plate Is related to SC3.T3
- Improving consistency of structural plate buckling rules of thin-walled
products with thickness larger than 3mm and in
products according EN 1993-1-3 and plated structural elements according
plane loading.
to EN 1993-1-5.
Both parts EN 1993-1-3 and EN 1993-1-5 are
- Development of recommendations for shape and amplitude structural dealing with plate buckling issues. The
plate buckling imperfections EN 1993-1-5 in view of real structures and development of consistent rules will harmonize
tolerances according EN 1090-2 the use of both parts in a significant manner.
4 Improved interaction rules for - Improvement of interaction rules for shear and bending for Incorporation of results of international recent New and modified rules in EN 1993-1-5 Is dependent on first SC3/WG5
plates unstiffened/stiffened plates. studies, from RFCS projects in particular. results of SC3.T1
A better use of natural resources through a
- Improvement of interaction for biaxial bending and biaxial compression.
more efficient use of material by improved
design rules and lower costs of the structures in
providing improved design rules.
5 Improved patch loading rules for - Existing rules are incomplete. There is a demand to improve the existing Incorporation of results of international recent New and modified rules in EN 1993-1-5 Is dependent on first SC3/WG5
plates patch loading rules including interaction for improved design of launching studies, from RFCS projects in particular. results of SC3.T10 and
of bridges and of crane runway beams A better use of natural resources through a SC3.T5 will profit from
more efficient use of material by improved
The fundamental work of this subtask will be undertaken by others. The
design rules and lower costs of the structures in
Project Team will need to review and incorporate this material into their
deliverables, adapting it when necessary to ensure that it is consistent with
the rest of the work under this task.
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6 Stiffener design - Existing rules are incomplete and partially over-conservative. Incorporation of results of international recent New and modified rules in EN 1993-1-5 None required in SC3/WG5
Improvement of rules for the design of stiffeners studies, from RFCS projects in particular.A advance
better use of natural resources through a more
efficient use of material by improved design SC3.T10 is dependent on
rules and lower costs of the structures in
7 Harmonization of design rules for - Harmonization between plate buckling rules for normal and thin walled This will ensure a consistency within the whole New and modified rules in EN 1993-1-5 None required in SC3/WG5
stiffened plated elements components. design process of stiffened flat plated elements advance
as covered for different type of loading and SC3.T5 is related on
- Harmonization of EN 1993-1-5 with EN 1993-1-7 especially when
plate thickness in the relevant parts of EN 1993,
transverse loads are applied to stiffened plates e.g. deck plates.
namely EN 1993-1-3, EN 1993-1-5 and EN 1993-
It is not demanded to develop new rules for EN 1993-1-7, but this belongs 1-7.
to SC3.TC5. However possible clarification and requirements demanded
by SC10 or Project Team responsible for EN 1993-1-7 (SC3.TC5) should be
considered for harmonisation and integration where possible.
The fundamental work of this subtask will be undertaken by others. The
Project Team will need to review and incorporate this material into their
deliverables, adapting it when necessary to ensure that it is consistent with
8 Guidance for use of FEM in design - Development of guidance for use of FEM in design Complex structures are more frequently New and modified rules in EN 1993-1-5 Is dependent on first SC3/WG5
designed using the Finite Element Method Annex C results of SC3.T1
- Consistency of rules given in EN 1993-1-5 and EN 1993-1-6 with respect
(FEM). The development of design guidance for
to imperfections and FEM.
the use of FEM will thereby follow future design Is related to SC3.T5
The fundamental work of this subtask will be undertaken by others. The trends and will allow for a harmonized
Project Team will need to review and incorporate this material into their procedure FEM design that is important to SC3.T.10 and SC3.T5 will
deliverables, adapting it when necessary to ensure that it is consistent with guarantee a uniform safety level. profit from
9 Development of advanced design Girders with plated web elements are often used in different design Incorporation of results of international recent New and modified rules in EN 1993-1-5 None required in SC3/WG5
rules for extended girder configuration in order to allow an economical use of material and studies, from RFCS projects in particular. advance
applications resources. For the following different type of girders additional and A better use of natural resources through a
advanced design rules will be developed: more efficient use of material by improved Is related to SC3.T1,
- Girders with corrugated webs. This kind of girders are more and more design rules and lower costs of the structures in SC3.T5 and SC3.T8
used in daily design work because of their efficient load bearing providing improved design rules.
behaviour. The existing design rules do not cover well all the specifics of SC3.T10 are dependent
this type of girders. on
- Girders with tapered webs. Existing design rules in EN 1993-1-5 are based
on typical rectangular web.
- Hybrid girders: With increasing use of high strength steel the need for
efficient and correct rules for hybrid girders with flanges of high strength
steels and webs of mild steels becomes relevant.
- Girder with plates which are curved in elevation and in plan. There is a
clear gap between member sections as used e.g. for bridges and the
application of EN 1993-1-6 for shells.
- Girders with web openings. Girders with web openings are increasingly
used to account for installation requirements e.g. in buildings.
Rules for girders with web openings will be developed by SC4.T2:
Composite beams with large web openings The Project team of SC3.T4
should review. harmonize and clarify these with EN 1993-1-5 where
possible for integration into a new part EN 1993-1-13.
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A.4.3 Task SC3.T5: Harmonisation and Extension of Rules for Shells and Similar Structures - Revised EN 1993-1-6 and EN 1993-1-7
Task Ref: SC3.T5 Task Name: Harmonisation and Extension of Rules for Shells and Similar Structures - Revised EN 1993-1-6 and EN 1993-1-7
Outline Task Scope: Based on an evaluation of all available NAs, the task aims at reducing the number of NDPs and NCCI.
Harmonization of the existing rules for tubulars and shells under global bending from EN 1993-1-6 across EN 1993-1-1, EN 1993-3-1, EN 1993-3-2, EN 1993-4-1, EN 1993-4-2 and EN 1993-5.
Re-drafting of EN 1993-1-7 to address problems of assemblies of plate elements under transverse loads. Transformation of EN 1993-1-7 from a limited standard dealing only with plates with simple edge conditions under simple
transverse loads into a standard on box assemblies of plates under potentially complex transverse loads with interactions between the plate elements and exploitation of the strength of edges and corners.
Extension of the rules to address several aspects that are currently outside the scope of EN 1993-1-6, EN 1993-3-1, EN 1993-4-1 and EN 1993-4-2.
Harmonization of rules by eliminating the current serious discontinuities and inconsistencies.
Extension of rules for imperfections to be used in for modern computational modelling of complex shell structures.
Starting documents: EN 1993-1-6 and EN 1993-1-7 and its available background documents. Scientific papers published in journals. ECCS P125 European Recommendations on Shell Buckling (2008). Documents of ECCS Technical Group TWG 8.4
guidance provided by CEN/TC 250, agree NDPs to consider for on reducing the
detailed review with the relevant SC/WG/HG. Develop proposals number of Nationally
to reduce the number of NDPs and/or enable better consensus Determined
on values adopted by Countries to be achieved. Incorporate Parameters (NDPs)
those proposals agreed with the relevant SC/WG/HG into task in the Structural
deliverables. Eurocodes”
3 Cylindrical shells and tubular The current buckling rules of EN 1993-1-6 for shells and those of Each application (e.g. chimneys) has a history Modified and revised section to enlarge Is dependent on first SC3/WG6
members under global bending EN 1993-1-1 on tubular members are mismatched by roughly of producing its own rules to predict buckling the LBA-MNA method in EN 1993-1-6 results of SC3.T1
50% for the critical range that is relevant to chimneys, wind strength. This leads to difficulties when an SC3/WG7
turbine towers, masts, piles, thin tubes, pipelines, storage innovative structure is not in any of the SC3.T12 will profit from
containers and similar structures. The mismatch is causing some categories, and the assessed strength appears this
problems for existing applications and inhibits innovation in to depend on how the structure is
others. The mismatch arises because shells buckle under local categorized.
stress states, but tubes respond to global stress resultants, A wide range of different types of structure
leading to different conceptual models being used historically and and industries will benefit from this project. It
leading to mismatches where they meet. This project will resolve must include an assessment of realistic
these discrepancies and give a harmonized strength description imperfections in each structural form, since
relevant to all tubulars and cylindrical shells under global imperfections play a huge role here.
bending.
4 Shell buckling and boundary condition In all shell structures (aerospace vehicles, nuclear containments, All applications of thin shell structures, from Enhanced and clarified Section 2.3 in EN SC3.T12 is dependent on SC3/WG6
requirements storage containers, towers, chimneys and piles) the buckling tanks and silos to masts, wind turbine towers 1993-1-6 its completion
strength assessment is based on assumed idealized boundary and chimneys will benefit from a scientific SC3/WG7
conditions for each shell segment. For each load case, the effect definition of the stiffness requirements at
of the boundaries is different, but a small change can easily boundaries to produce the defined shell
reduce the strength by 50%. However, the structural buckling strengths given by the simple
requirements of rings and junctions to realize these conditions in assumptions of idealised boundary conditions.
practice are nowhere defined in the standards, leading to
uncertainty and overdesign by designers and insecurity for
owners. This project will identify and quantify the stiffness
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requirements for rings and edge details for the many different
buckling modes that can arise. Such a project has never been
undertaken before.
5 Buckling of spherical and similar thin Spherical domes provide extremely efficient roof structures for All applications in which a thin dome roof New and revised Annex D.5 in EN 1993-1- None requested in SC3/WG6
shells large diameter storages, but were omitted in EN 1993-1-6. The provides an economic and efficient structural 6 advance
rules of ECCS P125 will be used as a starting point, but they are system. SC3/WG7
incomplete: they use an inconsistent approximate calculation
process and do not mention the effect of an edge ring, so they
must be modified for inclusion in EN 1993-1-6.
6 Imperfections and computational It is well known that the buckling of shells is more sensitive to All innovative designs in which the old Simplification and modification of Section Is related to SC3.T4 SC3/WG6
modeling of shells imperfections than any other structural form (over 80% of the empirical rules are being superseded by 3.3, 8.4 and 8.7 in EN 1993-1-6
potential strength being lost through relatively minor dents). EN computational modelling to provide more SC3/WG7
1993-1-6 reflects this intense concern, with severe imperfections economic and reliable designs.
imposed for all computational modelling. More recent research
has shown that this issue matters far more for the simple
symmetrical conditions that have been extensively studied, but is
less important for realistic load cases that have not been
experimentally explored. But these practical cases are the ones
that need computational modelling. This project will
systematically explore the reducing role of imperfections and the
increasing role of changes in geometry under unsymmetrical
loads. It will devise simpler rules for the assumptions to be made
by computational modellers.
7 Transformation of EN 1993-1-7 to The published EN 1993-1-7 only addresses the strength of an Design provisions for this range of practical EN 1993-1-7: Radical revision of the SC3.T12 is dependent on SC3/WG6
deal with box-like assemblies of individual plate under very simple transverse loadings with structures which are not addressed by any standard to extend it and simplify its its completion
plates trivialized edge conditions. Real containment box structures other standard. Coupling with computational provisions by replacing extensive tables SC3/WG7
(especially tanks, silos, reactor vessels and lock gates) have more modelling to permit much lighter designs than with simple analytical expressions
complex loading, they involve interactions between adjacent those currently produced using only beam
plates including both flexure and membrane actions, and they theory.
derive considerable strength from the joints and corners between
elements. This standard needs a major overhaul to address
realistic problems in plate assemblies with transverse loading and
membrane stresses in orthogonal directions.
The revised standard will be a companion document on flat plate
assemblies to EN 1993 1-6 on curved plates forming shells, so
similar provisions will be drafted.
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A.4.4 Task SC3.T6: Fire design of Steel Structures - Revised EN 1993-1-2
Task Ref: SC3.T6 Task Name: Fire design of Steel Structures - Revised EN 1993-1-2
Outline Task Scope: Based on an evaluation of all available NAs, the task aims at reducing the number of NDP and NCCI.
Harmonisation of stability rules between fire design according to EN 1993-1-2 and cold design according to EN 1993-1-1
General simplification of design rules.
Improvement of design rules taking into account modern calculation methods, e.g. by providing additional material parameters. In drafting the new work, care will be taken to be as clear as possible, to use simple routes
throughout the document, and to avoid additional and/or empirical rules for particular structure or structural-element types, all to the extent that is reasonably practical.
Extension of design rules taking into account modern steel grades as e.g. high strength steel and stainless steel.
Starting documents: EN 1993-1-2 and its available background documents.

Scientific papers published in journals.
Literature and research documents produced by members of Research Committee ECCS-TC3 “Fire design" and recent results of RFCS-research.
1 Reduction in number of National Review the contents of all Countries’ National Annexes and CEN/TC 250 “Position
Choices (NDPs) key supporting documents provided to the Project Team. paper on on reducing
Following guidance provided by CEN/TC 250, agree NDPs the number of
to consider for detailed review with the relevant SC/WG/HG. Nationally
Develop proposals to reduce the number of NDPs and/or Determined
enable better consensus on values adopted by Countries to Parameters (NDPs) in
be achieved. Incorporate those proposals agreed with the the Structural
relevant SC/WG/HG into task deliverables. Support to this
Eurocodes”
task will be given by SC3/WG2 in identifying NDPs where
there is a chance for elimination or simplification. SC3/WG2
will also support achieving a consensus with different
national views
practical use in design and avoiding additional and/or Eurocodes”
empirical rules for particular structure or structural-element
types, all to the extent that it can be technically justified
whilst safeguarding the core of essential technical
requirements.
3 Material properties for cooling Generally needed to calculate steel structures in real fires, Extension of the scope of Additional and modified rules in EN None required in SC3/WG2
phase of real fires up to now no definition of cooling phase provided. 1993-1-2 advance
EN 1993-1-2
4 Aspects of stability verification - Detailed information concerning structural and geometrical Specification of detailed rules, Additional and modified rules in EN First results of SC3.T1 SC3/WG2
imperfections for advanced calculation methods. 1993-1-2
- Additional rules for the buckling length of unbraced Incorporation of results of recent Is related to SC3.T4 and
frames. international studies TCEN1990.T1
- Improved and thereby simplified solutions for the
classification of cross-sections based on new results of
ongoing research project
- Improvement of existing buckling curves for LTB
depending on type of loading, consistency with Part 1-1.
5 Joints Improvement of Annex D leads to a more realistic and more Addition of detailed rules Additional and modified rules in EN Is related to SC3.T2 SC3/WG2
general design, introduction of improved design rules for 1993-1-2, Annex D
welds and bolts. Evaluation of the application of the
component method in practice via survey.
6 Cellular beams According to the decision of SC 3 a new part for the design Extension of the design rules in Additional and modified rules in EN Is related to SC3.T1 and SC3/WG2
of cellular beams (EN 1993-1-13) will be developed. 1993-1-2 SC3.T4 and SC4.T1
Clauses with reference to the new part have to be specified EN 1993-1-2
in EN 1993-1-2. Additional rules dealing with fire design of
cellular beams should be included in EN 1993-1-2
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preferably or if necessary in this new part EN 1993-1-13.

others. The Project Team will need to review and
incorporate this material into their deliverables, adapting it
when necessary to ensure that it is consistent with the rest
of the work under this task.
7 Stainless steel The σ-ε-relationship of stainless steels differs significantly Extension of the design rules in Additional and modified rules in EN Is related to SC3.T7 SC3/WG2
from carbon steel. 1993-1-2
Introduction of new regulations for the fire design of EN 1993-1-2
stainless steels.
Harmonization with EN 1993-1-4.
8 High strength steel Introduction of rules for fire design of EN 1993-1-12 into EN Extension of the design rules in Additional and modified rules in EN Is related to SC3.T1 and SC3/WG2
1993-1-2. 1993-1-2 SC3.T13
EN 1993-1-2
9 Design rules for class 4 cross- Improvement of design rules for class 4 cross sections Extension of the design rules in Additional and modified rules in EN Is related to SC3.T1 and SC3/WG2
sections based on recent research work. 1993-1-2 SC3.T4
EN 1993-1-2. Specification of detailed
The fundamental work of this subtask will be undertaken by rules. More effective design method.
10 Temperature-dependent ductility Currently, fixed value εt,θ =0.15 limiting strain for yield Specification of detailed rules Additional and modified rules in EN None required in SC3/WG2
of structural steel strain, leads to problems in numeric models, experimental 1993-1-2 advance
results available identifying temperature-dependency of
ductility.
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Detailed Task Specifications - Tasks relating to EN 1994: Composite (SC4)
A.5 Tasks relating to EN 1994: Composite (SC4)
There is one tasks related to EN 1994 in Phase 2 of the CEN/TC 250 work programme. This is:
- SC4.T5
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Detailed Task Specifications - Tasks relating to EN 1994: Composite (SC4)
A.5.1 Task SC4.T1: Development of rules covering shallow floor construction, and other flooring types using precast concrete elements
Task Ref: SC4.T5 Task Name: Development of rules covering shallow floor construction, and other flooring types using precast concrete elements.
Outline Task Scope: Establish rules, based on principles contained in EN1994 and EN1993, for the design of shallow floors and other beams using precast units. This specific guidance will greatly ease the use of EN1994, rather than individuals having to
compile rules from first principles – often with different results. In drafting the new work, care will be taken to be as clear as possible, to use simple routes throughout the document, and to avoid additional and/or empirical rules for
particular structure or structural-element types, all to the extent that is reasonably practical.
Starting documents: EN1994-1-1 and EN1994-1-2
Sub-task Sub-task name Brief description, background and reasons for the work Key benefits Output Further details on Interdependencies Related CEN/TC
Ref. reference 250
(e.g. new Eurocode part; new or documents subordinate
modified clauses in existing groups
Eurocode part)
1 Reduction in number of Review the contents of all Countries’ National Annexes and key supporting CEN/TC 250
National Choices (NDPs) documents provided to the Project Team. Following guidance provided by CEN/TC “Position paper on
250, agree NDPs to consider for detailed review with the relevant SC/WG/HG. on reducing the
Develop proposals to reduce the number of NDPs and/or enable better consensus on number of Nationally
values adopted by Countries to be achieved. Incorporate those proposals agreed Determined
with the relevant SC/WG/HG into task deliverables. Parameters (NDPs)
Support to this task will be given by SC3/WG2 in identifying NDPs where there is a in the Structural
chance for elimination or simplification. SC3/WG2 will also support achieving a Eurocodes”
consensus with different national views
2 Enhanced ease of use Apply recommendations in CEN/TC 250 Position paper on enhancing ease of use of CEN/TC 250 N1239
the Structural Eurocodes (N1239). "Position paper on
Enhance ease of use by improving clarity, simplifying routes through the Eurocode, enhancing ease of
avoiding or removing rules of little practical use in design and avoiding additional use of the Structural
and/or empirical rules for particular structure or structural-element types, all to the Eurocodes”
extent that it can be technically justified whilst safeguarding the core of essential
technical requirements.
3 Development of design Although shallow floor solutions have seen widespread adoption across Europe for Extend scope of EN1994 to cover current SC3 makes no mention of
solutions for shallow floor over ten years, they nevertheless postdate the development of current EN1994 construction practice. Facilitate the uptake shallow floors but there will be
construction content and so are a significant omission from the current scope. Designers would of good solutions through the provision of some interdependency with
welcome generic guidance to complement the current proprietary guidance that is
generic guidance. SC3 Task 1.
available for numerous systems.
SC2 Task 1 is very broad but
there may be some
interdependency
Depending on how comprehensive
4 Development of design Precast concrete units are often used compositely with steel beams, but (although Extend scope of EN1994 to cover current the guidance is, it could appear SC3 and SC2 – see above
solutions for composite industry best practice guidance has been available for some time) are not currently construction practice – precast units either as a standalone Part, or as
beams incorporating precast covered by the scope of EN1994. Guidance is needed in particular to clarify how to represent a significant proportion of the new clauses in EN1994-1-1 and
detail the shear connection to ensure safe force transfer.
concrete units flooring market used with composite EN1994-1-2
beams.
5 Compilation of solutions Present the results of sub-tasks 1 and 2 in the correct format. As above. SC3 and SC2 – see above
into codified rules
6 Production of background Production of complementary information to facilitate correct use of new As above. SC3 and SC2 – see above
documentation procedures.
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Detailed Task Specifications - Tasks relating to EN 1995: Timber (SC5)
A.6 Tasks relating to EN 1995: Timber (SC5)
- SC5.T3
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A.6.1 Task SC5.T3: Revised Eurocode 5, part 1-1
Task Ref: SC5.T3 Task Name: Revised Eurocode 5, part 1-1
Outline Task Scope: Harmonisation, reduced number of NDP’s, effective material usage (positive effect on climate change) and safety.
Starting documents: EN 1995-1-1; EN 1995-2; National Annexes, including NCCI herein; scientific background from e.g. CIB W18 (in which recent results of international studies are discussed).
guidance provided by CEN/TC 250, agree NDPs to consider for the number of
detailed review with the relevant SC/WG/HG. Develop proposals Nationally Determined
to reduce the number of NDPs and/or enable better consensus Parameters (NDPs) in
on values adopted by Countries to be achieved. Incorporate the Structural
those proposals agreed with the relevant SC/WG/HG into task Eurocodes”
deliverables.
Enhance ease of use by improving clarity, simplifying routes enhancing ease of use
through the Eurocode, avoiding or removing rules of little of the Structural
3 Design rules with non-continuous (ie – Replace these design rules by continuous output. “Robust” design rules Modified clauses
stepped) output (1) Stability of members
(2) Compression perpendicular
Lateral torsional buckling of (slender) beams is an important issue
in light weight structures (like timber structures). The rules must
be unambiguous.
This applies, of course, for all design rules. However, these non-
continuous results apply also to compression to the grain which
affects the design of almost every structure.
4 Holes in beams Structures have to accommodate installation work for which Harmonisation. Warranted safety. New clauses SC5.T1 (reinforcement)
often holes in beams (and columns) are necessary. So far, no Incorporation of existing national rules SC5.T5 (connections)
corresponding design rules are given in Eurocode 5. These are which have been reliably applied for many
necessary due to potential brittle failure of such elements in years, taking into account recent results of
tension perpendicular to the grain. international studies.
5 Design rules for foundation In certain areas of Europe (and outside Europe as well) wooden Harmonisation New clauses SC7
piles foundation piles are more or less extensively used. For example,
in the Netherlands and Flanders the market for wooden
foundation piles is approximately 150.000 annually.
Design rules are missing in Eurocode 5 and Eurocode 7.
6 Racking resistance of walls Reduction of NDP’s. In the present Eurocode 5 two design Harmonisation Modified clauses SC8
methods are described which are subjected to a national choice.
Only one method is more desirable.
7 Vibrations caused by In the present Eurocode 5, part 2, a simplified method for simply Harmonisation New and modified clauses -
pedestrians supported beams or truss systems is given in an informative
annex with a reference to future versions of EN 1991-2. More
and adequate design rules, reflecting the state of the art, are needed
in Eurocode 5.
Floor vibrations Reduction of NDP’s. Furthermore, the design rules in the present
Eurocode 5 are only meant for residential buildings with
rectangular floors. Design rules for other applications and lay outs
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are missing.
8 Basis of design and material In the present Eurocode 5, part 1-1, section 2 and section 3 Simplification and harmonisation Modified and revised clauses SC 10
properties include ‘Basis of design’ as well as ‘Material properties’. With
regard to state-of-the-art (e.g. new materials), simplification and
revision of EN 1990, a revision of these parts is needed.
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Detailed Task Specifications - Tasks relating to EN 1996: Masonry (SC6)
A.7 Tasks relating to EN 1996: Masonry (SC6)
- SC6.T4
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Detailed Task Specifications - Tasks relating to EN 1996: Masonry (SC6)
A.7.1 Task SC6.T1: Revised version of EN 1996-3
Task Ref: SC6.T4 Task Name: Revised version of EN 1996-3
Outline Task Scope: Reduction of NDP’s. Incorporation of fundamental changes in EN 1996-1-1 that forms the basis of EN 1996-3, inclusion of new rules to cope with new structural challenges due to increased thermal performance of masonry buildings
(wider cavities, more complex floor wall connections, partly supported floor slabs, inclusion of “nonmasonry materials” within a wall) , extension of set of simplified rules
Starting documents: EN 1996-1-1 + evolution work , EN 1996-3
1 Reduction in number of National Review the contents of all Countries’ National Annexes and key CEN/TC 250 “Position SC6.T1
deliverables. In particular, a large effort has to be made for
simplifying the calculation of the compressive strength based on
the so called normalized strength of masonry units.
The reduction of NDP’s realized for part -1-1 should be taken over
on a 1:1: basis
3 Robustness In response to revision of robustness rules in EN 1990 and EN Simplified approach to robustness. New clauses SC6.T3 SC6/WG2
1991-1-7, specific masonry related rules have to be worked out, "Simplified
probably related to consequence classes. Although this subject calculation methods"
will be primarily dealt with in part -1-1, a simplified approach may
be added to this part.
4 Ultimate limit state Fitting simplified rules with the same theoretical basis as will be Simplified rules with respect to the New and revised clauses SC6.T1 SC6/WG2
made available in part -1-1 (e.g. confined and reinforced evolution of part -1-1 making the "Simplified
masonry, combined loading), should be developed, especially application easy for common structures. calculation methods"
considering currently used innovative products.
5 Provisions for simplified verification Until now no verification formulae exist to verify this structural Simplified verifications for supports of slabs. New clauses SC6.T1 SC6/WG2
of supports of slabs which follow detail which is widely used at solid walls in countries with higher "Simplified
the energy saving standards. (floor requirements for energy saving. calculation methods"
slabs supported over part of the
thickness of a wall)
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Detailed Task Specifications - Tasks relating to EN 1997: Geotechnics (SC7)
A.8 Tasks relating to EN 1997: Geotechnics (SC7)
There are three tasks related to EN 1997 in Phase 1 of the CEN/TC 250 work programme. These are:
- SC7.T3
- SC7.T4
- SC7.T5
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A.8.1 Task SC7.T3: Ground Investigation
Task Ref: SC7.T3 Task Name: Ground investigation
Outline Task Scope: Provide practical guidance for selecting characteristic values of soil and rock parameters. Provide suggested values based on soil and rock description, to be used in the absence of reliable test data. In drafting the new work, care will be
taken to be as clear as possible, to use simple routes throughout the document, and to avoid additional and/or empirical rules for particular structure or structural-element types, all to the extent that is reasonably practical.
Starting documents: Reorganized Eurocode 7 Part 2 (from Task 1) plus new/revised paragraphs from Task 6.
1 Reduction in number of National Review the contents of all Countries’ National Annexes and key Increased harmonization Modifications to the text and annexes of CEN/TC 250 “Position "
Choices (NDPs) supporting documents provided to the Project Team. Following Simplification EN 1997-2 paper on on reducing
guidance provided by CEN/TC 250, agree NDPs to consider for Improved efficiency and transparency in the number of
design
deliverables.
2 Enhanced ease of use Apply recommendations in CEN/TC 250 Position paper on Simplification Modifications to the text and annexes of CEN/TC 250 N1239
enhancing ease of use of the Structural Eurocodes (N1239). Greater user-friendliness EN 1997-2 "Position paper on
3 Selection of characteristic soil and Review recent research into this subject and develop better Rules for on selecting appropriate Additions to the text of EN 1997-1 Section SC7/WG2 "Ground
rock parameters from test data principles and practical rules for the selection of characteristic characteristic values for a wide range of 3 investigation
values in day to day practice. design situations
Principles to be based on same reliability theory that underpins
Increased reliability of design
the Eurocodes, but to take into account the massive variability of
soils and rock parameters. Less variability in outcomes for same design
Characteristic values of geotechnical parameter are the most situation
important input in the geotechnical verifications of limit states.
So a harmonised selection of these values is the basis of a
harmonised geotechnical design.
This work would make use of the background research being
undertaken by TC250/SC7’s Evolution Group 11 for
‘Characterisation’.
Selection of appropriate values for soil and rock parameters is the
most important activity undertaken by a geotechnical engineer.
In the end, these values make or break the availability of certain
design choices. However, the great variability of the materials
covered and the limited data available makes this task extremely
difficult in day to day practice.
4 Suggested values of characteristic Provide suggested values of commonly-used soil and rock Suggested characteristic values for common New Annex in EN 1997-1 SC7/WG2 "Ground
soil and rock parameters parameters based on soil and rock description. Much of this geotechnical parameters investigation
information is published in existing National Annexes and other
NCCI documents. Harmonize the values given there to allow Greater economy of design for simple
greater consistency in design. foundations
Less variability in outcomes for same design
‘Harmonization’.
situation
Selection of appropriate values for soil and rock parameters is the
most important activity undertaken by a geotechnical engineer.
Provision of suggested values makes this task more economic in
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in day to day practice.
5 Alignment with ISO/TC 182/SC 1, Review existing rules provided in new (separate) ISO/CEN Clarity and simplification in the rules that Revised text in EN 1997-2 SC7/WG2 "Ground
CEN/TC 341 and CEN/TC 288 standards on execution and investigation; remove duplication apply to geotechnical design investigation
investigation and execution contained within Eurocode 7 by cross-referring outwards.
standards
undertaken by TC250/SC7’s Evolution Group 2 for ‘Maintenance
and ease-of-use’.
Duplication (and contradiction) of design rules across different
standards leads to confusion and errors. Simplification will bring
greater clarity and improve the reliability of designs.
6 Site investigation techniques for Provide details of common site investigation techniques used to Rules for site investigation for sesimic and Additional text in EN 1997-2 SC7/WG2 "Ground
seismic and dynamic design establish characteristic values of parameters used in seismic and dynamic foundation design investigation
dynamic foundation design. Additional annexes in EN 1997-2
Consider more explicitly the requirements of seismic geotechnical
design with regards to site investigation in earthquake-affected
regions; supplement the guidance given in EN 1997 Part 2
undertaken by TC250/SC7’s Evolution Group 6 for ‘Seismic
design’.
Proper rules for conducting site investigation to support seismic
and dynamic foundation design are lacking or inadequate.
7 Additional site investigation Provide details of additional site investigation techniques used to Additional rules for site investigation of rock Additional text in EN 1997-2 SC7/WG2 "Ground
techniques for rock establish characteristic values of rock. investigation
This work would make use of the background research being Additional annexes in EN 1997-2
undertaken by TC250/SC7’s Evolution Group 13 for ‘Rock
mechanics’
Rules for conducting site investigation in rock are currently
limited to only basic tests.
8 Practical examples Provide practical examples on how to obtain the characteristics Provision of best-practice guidance Scientific and Policy Report SC7/WG2 "Ground
of soil and rock for the end-user, for inclusion in a separate investigation
Scientific and Policy Report.
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A.8.2 Task SC7.T4: Foundations, slopes and ground improvement
Task Ref: SC7.T4 Task Name: Foundations, slopes, and ground improvement
Outline Task Scope: Include widely-used calculation models for geotechnical design based on existing national practice and recent research. Add calculation models for widely used foundations types and techniques, thereby reducing barriers to trade.
In drafting the new work, care will be taken to be as clear as possible, to use simple routes throughout the document, and to avoid additional and/or empirical rules for particular structure or structural-element types, all to the extent that is
reasonably practical.
Starting documents: New Eurocode 7 Part 3 (from Task 1) plus new/revised paragraphs from Task 6.
deliverables.
3 Spread foundations Add (normative and informative) models for shallow foundations Increased harmonization of design practice Section 2 of new standard EN 1997-3 SC7.T1 SC7/WG3
that have been demonstrated to yield good designs. across Europe New annexes in EN 1997-3 "Geotechnical
This work would make use of the background research being Improved use of Eurocode 7 in day-to-day constructions"
undertaken by TC250/SC7’s Evolution Group 10 for ‘Calculation
design practice
models’.
Formal surveys of practising engineers have revealed demand for Reduced conservatism in design
widely-accepted calculation models for spread foundations to be
added to Eurocode 7. Engineers need guidance on the best
models available for different design situations, without having to
resort to non-normative (typically national, not international)
documents.
4 Pile foundations Document the most commonly used calculation methods and Increased harmonization of design practice Section 3 of new standard EN 1997-3 SC7.T1 SC7/WG3
formulas to determine pile resistance or behaviour for inclusion across Europe New annexes in EN 1997-3 "Geotechnical
in (informative) annexes of EN 1997-1. Provide recommended Improved use of Eurocode 7 in day-to-day constructions"
values of any model factors that are needed to ensure consistent
design practice
levels of reliability.
Add to the standard new or more precise rules for common Reduced conservatism in design
aspects of pile design, such as negative skin friction, lateral loads,
pile groups, buckling, dynamic and cyclic loading, etc. These
additional rules have to be elaborated. For seismic design of pile
foundations a strong relation to EC 8 is planned.
undertaken by TC250/SC7’s Evolution Group 7 for ‘Pile Design´.
Formal surveys of practising engineers have revealed demand for
widely-accepted calculation models for pile foundations to be
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documents.
5 Cuttings and embankments Add (normative and informative) models for cuttings and Increased harmonization of design practice Section 4 of new standard EN 1997-3 SC7.T1 SC7/WG3
embankments that have been demonstrated to yield good across Europe New annexes in EN 1997-3 "Geotechnical
designs. Improved use of Eurocode 7 in day-to-day constructions"
design practice
undertaken by TC250/SC7’s Evolution Group 10 for ‘Calculation
models’. Reduced conservatism in design
widely-accepted calculation models to be added to Eurocode 7.
Engineers need guidance on the best models available for
cuttings and embankments for different design situations,
without having to resort to non-normative (typically national, not
international) documents.
6 Ground improvement Review existing ground improvement techniques and their design Provision of rules for design of ground Additions to the text of EN 1997-1 SC7.T1 SC7/WG3
to find common principles and rules features for inclusion on improvement techniques "Geotechnical
Eurocode 7. Improved economy in design Section 5 of new standard EN 1997-3 constructions"
undertaken by TC250/SC7’s Evolution Group 14 for ’Ground
improvement’.
Techniques for improving in situ ground by deep compaction, soil
mixing, and stone or concrete columns are widely used but not
covered by the existing version of Eurocode 7. These techniques
can offer considerable savings in the total costs of construction.
7 Harmonization of NDPs for pile Review the contents of all countries’ National Annexes plus Increased harmonization of design practice New annexes in EN 1997-3 SC7.T1 SC7/WG3
design available JRC data; collate values for NDPs where they differ from across Europe "Geotechnical
recommended values. constructions"
Consult with different countries to understand rationale behind
NDPs where they are significantly different from recommended
values. Perform calculations to demonstrate significance of these
variations in NDPs. Reduce the number of NDPs to an acceptable
minimum.
‘Harmonization´ and would be performed in conjunction with
task SC7.A
Pile design varies significantly across Europe and could be made
more consistent and economical by the establishment of
common rules.
8 Alignment with ENs 1992-6 Review existing rules given in ENs 1992, 1993, 1995 and 1996 Alignment with ENs 1992, 1993, 1995 and Changes to ENs 1992, 1993, 1995 and SC7.T1 SC7/WG3
(structural design of foundations) regarding structural design of concrete, steel, timber and 1996 1996 Tasks belonging to "Geotechnical
masonry foundations. Propose improvements to ensure better Reduced conservatism in design constructions"
alignment with EN 1997 and to reduce unintended conservatism. SC2, SC3, SC4, SC5, SC6
Foundation construction can be made more economic by
establishing better rules for structural design of foundations
9 Practical design examples Provide example calculations to Eurocode 7 for common Provision of best-practice guidance Scientific and Policy Report SC7/WG3
foundation types. "Geotechnical
This work would make use of the background research being constructions"
undertaken by TC250/SC7’s Evolution Group 3 for ’Model
solutions’.
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A.8.3 Task SC7.T5: Retaining structures, anchors, and reinforced ground
Task Ref: SC7.T5 Task Name: Retaining structures, anchors, and reinforced ground
Outline Task Scope: Add precise guidance for common aspects of design of retaining structures; include widely-used calculation models for retaining structures based on existing national practice and recent research. Harmonize partial and correlation
factors used by different countries, to reducing barriers to trade. Provide practical examples of best practice to Eurocode 7. In drafting the new work, care will be taken to be as clear as possible, to use simple routes throughout the
document, and to avoid additional and/or empirical rules for particular structure or structural-element types, all to the extent that is reasonably practical.
Starting documents: New Eurocode 7 Part 3 (from Task 1) plus new/revised paragraphs from Task 6.
1 Reduction in number of National Review the contents of all Countries’ National Annexes and key Increased harmonization CEN/TC 250 “Position
Choices (NDPs) supporting documents provided to the Project Team. Following Simplification paper on on reducing
guidance provided by CEN/TC 250, agree NDPs to consider for Improved efficiency and transparency in the number of
detailed review with the relevant SC/WG/HG. Develop proposals design Nationally Determined
deliverables.
2 Enhanced ease of use Apply recommendations in CEN/TC 250 Position paper on Simplification CEN/TC 250 N1239
enhancing ease of use of the Structural Eurocodes (N1239). Greater user-friendliness "Position paper on
3 Retaining structures Add (normative and informative) models for retaining structures Increased harmonization of design practice Section 6in new standard EN 1997-3New SC7.T1 SC7/WG3
that have been demonstrated to yield good designs. across Europe annexes in EN 1997-3 "Geotechnical
This work would make use of the background research being Improved use of Eurocode 7 in day-to-day constructions"
undertaken by TC250/SC7’s Evolution Group 10 for ‘Calculation design practice
models’. Reduced conservatism in design
widely-accepted calculation models for retaining structures to be
documents.
4 Anchors Extend coverage of anchor design to other than grouted anchors, Increased harmonization of design practice Section 7in new standard EN 1997-3New SC7.T1 SC7/WG3
e.g. to deadman anchors. Add (normative and informative) across Europe annexes in EN 1997-3 "Geotechnical
models for anchors that have been demonstrated to yield good Improved use of Eurocode 7 in day-to-day constructions"
designs. design practice
This work would make use of the background research being Reduced conservatism in design
undertaken by TC250/SC7’s Evolution Group 1 for ‘Anchors’.
widely-accepted calculation models to be added to Eurocode 7.
Engineers need guidance on the best models available for
different design situations for anchors, without having to resort
to non-normative (typically national, not international)
documents.
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5 Reinforced soil structures Review existing methods of reinforced soil structure design in Provision of rules for reinforced slope New Section 8in new standard EN 1997-3 SC7.T1 SC7/WG3
different countries. Find common features and align them with design "Geotechnical
the Eurocode’s limit state-plus-partial factor approach, for Harmonization of practice across Europe New annex on reinforced slope design constructions"
inclusion in a new section in EN 1997-3. Improved clarity of design
undertaken by TC250/SC7’s Evolution Group 5 for ‘Reinforced
soil’.
Reinforced slopes offer the possibility of considerable
environmental and cost savings during construction, and yet their
design is not covered to an adequate degree in the existing
version of Eurocode 7. Many countries have been forced to
preserve existing non-limit-state national standards, which differ
widely in their approach. This leads to inconsistency and
confusion in design of mixed structures incorporating reinforced
slopes (e.g. highway slopes and abutments), owing to the need to
work with more than one design code and (often) philosophy.
6 Alignment with ENs 1992-6 (for Review existing rules given in ENs 1992, 1993, 1995 and 1996 Alignment with ENs 1992, 1993, 1995 and Changes to ENs 1992, 1993, 1995 and SC7.T1 SC7/WG3
structural design) regarding structural design of concrete, steel, timber and 1996 1996 "Geotechnical
masonry retaining walls. Propose improvements to ensure better Reduced conservatism in design constructions"
alignment with EN 1997 and to reduce unintended conservatism. Tasks belonging to SC2,
Retaining wall construction can be made more economic by SC3, SC4, SC5, SC6
establishing better rules for structural design of foundations.
7 Practical design examples Provide example calculations to Eurocode 7 for common Provision of best-practice guidance Scientific and Policy Report SC7/WG3
retaining wall types. "Geotechnical
This work would make use of the background research being constructions"
undertaken by TC250/SC7’s Evolution Group 3 for ’Model
solutions’.
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Detailed Task Specifications - Tasks relating to EN 1998: Earthquake (SC8)
A.9 Tasks relating to EN 1998: Earthquake (SC8)
There are two tasks related to EN 1998 in Phase 1 of the CEN/TC 250 work programme. These are:
- SC8.T2
- SC8.T4
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A.9.1 Task SC8.T2: Material independent sections of EN 1998-1
Task Ref: SC8.T2 Task Name: Material dependent sections of EN 1998-1
Outline Task Scope: Revision and update of the Material Dependent Sections of EN1998-1 (Sections 5 to 9). In drafting the new work, care will be taken to be as clear as possible, to use simple routes throughout the document, and to avoid additional and/or
empirical rules for particular structure or structural-element types, all to the extent that is reasonably practical.
Starting documents: EN 1998-1 and National Annexes. Information from the JRC database on the Nationally Determined Parameters. ECCS report “Assessment of EC8 Provisions for Seismic Design of Steel Structures”
deliverables.
3 Concrete buildings: Ductility Classes At present, Section 5 of EN 1998-1 states that the use of “ductility The main benefit is to improve the rules for Updating of Section 5 (Specific Rules for PT1 output SC8/WG5
and flat slab systems class L (low), is recommended only in low seismicity cases”. The the design of structures of different Ductility Concrete Buildings) revising the design "Concrete"
“strength” of this recommendation is a bit ambiguous and it has Classes enabling the extension of rules for the three current Ductility
been interpreted in some countries as a prohibition. This entails applicability of simpler DCL design rules to Classes, in view of simplifying the design
economic consequences and it is felt that, with some simple moderate seismicity cases but still ensuring process throughout a wide seismicity
additional design rules to enhance the ductility of DCL structures appropriate seismic reliability. range.
it would be possible to extend its field of applicability to An additional benefit shall be the Updating of this Section shall also
moderate seismicity situations, simplifying the design but still elimination of the present situation incorporate new rules for buildings with
ensuring appropriate seismic reliability. regarding flat slab systems that is flat slab systems, removing the present
Buildings with flat slabs are currently used in many European detrimental for the practical use of EN1998- limitation in its scope.
countries but EN 1998-1 in its Section 5 states that “Concrete 1. The present situation corresponds to a Inclusion of analysis, dimensioning and
buildings with flat slab frames used as primary seismic elements void in the scope of Section 5 that creates detailing rules for the design of column-
in accordance with 4.2.2 are not fully covered by this section“. ambiguity in its application to a widely used slab connections.
At present, in accordance with EN 1998-1, these buildings may typology of reinforced concrete buildings.
only be designed for DCL (Ductility Class Low) or the slabs and the
supporting columns may be considered as “secondary” seismic
elements.
Hence this action aims at the development of design rules for this
type of structural systems, namely developing dimensioning and
detailing rules for cyclic bending and punching.
4 Steel buildings and composite steel- The European Convention for Constructional Steel Works (ECCS) The main benefit is to bring Sections 6 and 7 Updating of Section 6 (Specific Rules for PT1 output SC8/WG2 "Steel and
concrete buildings has prepared a document entitled “Assessment of EC8 Provisions up to date with the more recent advances in Steel Buildings) and Section 7 (Specific composite
for Seismic Design of Steel Structures” in which it lists a number seismic design of steel buildings, discussing Rules for Composite Steel-Concrete structures"
of issues regarding Section 6 of EN 1998-1 that, in their view, and incorporating the proposals of the Buildings) to incorporate the proposals
require clarification or further development. leading European Association in the field of from ECCS.
ECCS has also expressed its availability to cooperate with steel structures. Improvement of the
CEN/TC250/SC8 in the activity leading to the revision of Section 6 consistency between the Steel and
and also Section 7 of EN 1998-1. The intention of this activity is to Composite sections of EN 1998-1 and EN
evaluate the proposals made by ECCS for such revision and 1993-1-1 and EN 1994-1-1 shall also be
whenever agreed by SC8, to improve and update this Section of achieved
EN 1998-1.
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5 Timber buildings Section 8 of EN1998-1 on timber buildings suffered very little The main benefit is to bring Section 8 up to Thorough updating of Section 8 (Specific PT1 output SC8/WG3 "Timber"
change in the conversion process from the ENV stage. Hence, its date with the state of the art for the seismic Rules for Timber Buildings) of EN 1998-1
contents are outdated and needs updating.Aspects to be added design of timber buildings, incorporating the to incorporate the more recent advances
or updated are:a) General re-evaluation of the building typologies results of recent research programs.This in seismic design of timber
and the values of the behaviour factors;b) Provisions for Capacity shall improve the conditions for the use and buildings.Extension of the building
Design, including overstrength factors of ductile connections;c) exploration of the intrinsic favourable typologies and the wood-based materials
Definition of interstorey drift limits for performance-based characteristics of timber with regard to covered by this Section. Revision of the
design;d) Provisions for wood-based materials such as cross- seismic actions. Improvement of the values of the behavior factors.
laminated panels (xlam) and oriented strand boards (OSB), and consistency between the Timber section of
some fasteners;e) Inclusion of rules for the design of buildings EN 1998-1 and EN 1995-1-1 shall also be
with composite lateral load resisting systems (for instance timber achieved.
wall panels with concrete cores or steel bracings;f) More detailed
rules for the design of shear walls and horizontal diaphragms.
6 Masonry buildings Masonry buildings represent a very large proportion of low rise The main benefit of this action is to update Improvement of Section 9 (Specific Rules PT1 output SC8/WG1 "Masonry"
construction in Europe but the provisions of EN 1998-1 did not and improve the rules for the design of for Masonry buildings) of EN 1998-1 for
achieve an in depth harmonization of design provisions as masonry buildings and to reduce the better consistency with the Sections on
achieved for other materials. number of Nationally Determined other materials and reduction of NDPs (as
This is evident from the very large number of Nationally Parameters of Section 9. much as possible accounting for the large
Determined Parameters (NDPs) provided for masonry buildings, Furthermore the provisions for “simple variability of masonry units and
including the values of the Behaviour Factor (to the contrary of buildings” shall be improved. construction practices prevailing across
the provisions to other materials). Europe).
Furthermore there have been some claims that the present rules
for “simple buildings” (mostly presented as NDPs) are disputable
and inconsistent with post earthquake field surveys and
consequently should be revised.
Specifically, the project aims at the extension of the overstrength
ratio concept to masonry (as foreseen for other materials,
depending on the system redundancy), the improvement of the
provisions for the prevention of out of plane collapse of masonry
walls and the in depth revision of the rules for “simple buildings”.
7 Infilled frames and claddings Framed buildings with masonry infills are very common in The main benefit of this action is to improve The aim of the project is to re-visit this This sub task has to be
southern Europe countries. Section 5 of EN 1998-1 already the rules already presented in EN 1998-1 for issue in EN 1998-1 and to re-evaluate fully closely coordinated with
includes design provisions to account for the presence of infills infilled frames and also to extend them to the implications of the presence of infills sub tasks 3 and 6
but they are mainly devoted to avoid possible detrimental effects claddings and cladding panels. This shall for the seismic design of buildings. This
(updating of Sections on
that the infills may cause to the main structure. reduce the risk of out of plane collapse of should be done in conjunction with the
To the contrary, the beneficial effects (namely being the source these types of elements. revision of Section 9 for Masonry concrete and masonry
of overstrength and energy dissipation) are not yet accounted Such collapse may be detrimental to the buildings, in view of some common buildings).
for. main structure since it introduces aspects that exist between the two
Improvement of the provisions of EN 1998-1 regarding infills irregularities in its seismic response. situations.
could be sought but the implications of fully exploiting masonry Also, such collapses are life-threatening and Topics for possible inclusion in the project
infills in the design of new buildings should be carefully evaluated may cause heavy economical losses. are the improvement of the modeling and
since it entails higher complexity of design and stricter quality seismic design verifications for infill panels
assurance requirements for the construction of the infills. and cladding panels with and without
Additionally the recent earthquakes, namely in l’Aquila (Italy), openings (including the evaluation of
have shown that in many recent buildings where the structure strength, stiffness and deformation
behaved properly, heavy damage in claddings and cladding capacity) and the requirements for the
panels occurred. connections to the main structure.
This recommends that the design provisions of EN 1998-1 for
infilled frames should be extended to cover cladding elements
and panels, together with other types of enclosures.
8 Aluminium structures To the contrary of all other structural materials covered by the The benefit of this action is to eliminate the Inclusion of a new Section in EN 1998-1 -
Eurocodes, EN 1998-1 does not include information regarding current absence of seismic design rules for for Aluminium buildings or extension of
Aluminium structures.This creates a “void” that some countries Aluminium structures. The action shall be the provisions of Section 6 (Specific rules
have “solved” in their National Annexes but it should be developed in liaison with CEN/TC250/SC9 to for Steel buildings) to encompass also
addressed and eliminated altogether in EN 1998-1. ensure consistency with the provisions of Aluminium buildings.
EN 1999.
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A.9.2 Task SC8.T4: Evolution of EN 1998-5
Task Ref: SC8.T4 Task Name: Evolution of EN 1998-5
Outline Task Scope: Revision and update of EN1998-5. In drafting the new work, care will be taken to be as clear as possible, to use simple routes throughout the document, and to avoid additional and/or empirical rules for particular structure or structural-
element types, all to the extent that is reasonably practical.
Starting documents: EN 1998-5 and National Annexes. Information from the JRC database on the Nationally Determined Parameters.
deliverables.
3 Soil structure interaction Dynamic soil-structure interaction may influence substantially the Extension of the practical use of EN 1998-5 Updating of EN 1998-5 for the inclusion of PT1 output SC8/WG4 "Seismic
seismic response of structures and, accordingly, the to very common cases in foundations of soil structure interaction in the case of action and site
consideration of such effects is already required in EN 1998-5 buildings and bridges. shallow and deep foundations, namely the clasifications"
(Foundations, retaining structures and geotechnical aspects) for Simplification of the design process in cases effect of lateral restraint of piles provided
some specific cases and in all cases in case of pile foundations. where soil structure interaction may be by successive soil layers. SC7
However, the provisions therein included are quite generic and disregarded. Inclusion of specific seismic design
there is room to extend and improve them with more practical Improvement of the consistency between provisions for modeling, analysis,
information to the designer for shallow and deep foundations EN 1998-5 and Eurocode 7, through proper dimensioning and detailing of piles.
and for the verification of dynamic base failure. On the other liaison with CEN/TC250/SC7. General revision of EN 1998-5 with regard
hand there could be cases of pile foundations where soil to other geotechnical aspects.
structure interaction may be disregarded. These cases should be
identified for the sake of the ease of use of EN 1998-5.
The new provisions should take account of the implication of the
development of the pushover analysis.
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Detailed Task Specifications - Tasks relating to EN 1999: Aluminium (SC9)
A.10 Tasks relating to EN 1999: Aluminium (SC9)
- SC9.T3
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Detailed Task Specifications - Tasks relating to EN 1999: Aluminium (SC9)
A.10.1 Task SC9.T3: Long span Structures
Task Ref: SC9.T3 Task Name: Long Span Structures
Outline Task Scope: New provisions on both roofing and bridging. They have the scope to give particular rules for the design of roofing systems, by extending the general structural provision of Part 1.1 to the specific structural schemes and details typical for
roofing.
Starting documents: 1. Two Twin Aluminum Domes of the Enel Plant in Civitavecchia (Italy), F. M. Mazzolani, 11th INALCO Conference 2010, Eindhoven, June 2010
2. Domes in the Enel plant, F. M. Mazzolani, HERON 55 No.3/4, 2010
3. Aluminum Structures in Restoration Project of the Mercati Traianei in Rome, F. M. Mazzolani, 5th int. Congress Restoration of Architectural Heritage, Firenze, 17-24 September 2000
4. Canadian Standard Association, Design of Aluminium Bridges, 2010
5. The use of aluminium in the restoration of the "Real Ferdinando" bridge on the Garigliano river, Festschrift Ehren Von Prof. Dr. Ing. Günther Valtinat Herausgegeben von Jürgen Priebe und Ulrike Eberwien, Druck: General
Anzeiger, Rhauderfehn 2001
6. Use of Aluminium Alloys in Retrofitting Ancient Suspension Bridges, F. M. Mazzolani and E. Mele, Int. Conf. on Composite Construction – Innsbruck September 1997,
deliverables.
3 Design methodologies and The introduction in the market of new structural typologies in the New aluminium structural system for New Annex to EC9 part 1-1. Partly dependent on
structural details for space frames field of large structures for roofing, requires specific design rules, roofing. SC9.T1 and T2
and special roofing systems which must be tailored and detailed with regard to the specific
material properties and construction technology.
This will enable the benefits of using aluminum in such
situations, when it can be competitive with other materials, i.e. in
situations requiring particularly high corrosion resistance and
light weight.
4 Design methodologies and The introduction in the market of new structural typologies for New aluminium structural systems for New Annex to EC9 part 1-1. Partly dependent on SC9,
structural details for special bridge bridges, as well as the use of aluminium for rehabilitation of old bridging T1 and T2
systems, including rehabilitation of bridges made of steel and/or reinforced concrete, requires
specific design rules, which must be tailored and detailed with
existing bridges
regard to the specific material properties and construction
technology.
This will enable the benefits of using aluminum in such situations
when it can be competitive with other materials, i.e. in situations
requiring particularly high corrosion resistance and light weight.
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Annex B CEN/TC 250 Position paper on enhancing ease of use of the
Structural Eurocodes
(CEN/TC 250 Document Reference N1239)
B.1 Purpose of this document
This document presents the overall CEN/TC 250 vision, approach and specific aspects of guidance for
enhancing the ease of use of the Structural Eurocodes. Its purpose is to support decision making of
CEN/TC 250 Sub-Committees (SCs), Working Groups (WGs) and Project Teams (PTs) engaged in drafting
a more user-orientated second generation of Structural Eurocodes.
The guidelines presented in this paper are not intended to provide contractual requirements to SCs,
WGs and PTs. Given the complexity of the objective and the inevitable tensions that can arise between
competing demands, balanced judgements need to be made about the application of the guidelines.
Thus, the obligation on SCs, WGs and PTs is that the guidelines should be understood and taken into
consideration, informed judgements made and that decisions taken can be justified. This document
needs to be read as a whole.
B.2 Background
Improving the ease of use of the Eurocodes is an important issue discussed at some length by CEN/TC
250 and its subcommittees over recent years. It has also been of significant interest and concern in
many CEN member countries. Enhancing the ease of use of the Eurocodes is a priority for CEN/TC 250
and a specific requirement of the European Commission Mandate M/515 issued to CEN in December
2012 [1]. CEN/TC 250 committed to improving the ease of use of the Eurocodes through Resolution 280
made in Helsinki in June 2010 and reproduced below.
To assist with this, in November 2013 CEN/TC 250 agreed to create a ‘Chairman’s Advisory Panel on ease
of use’ [2] (hereinafter called CAP) to develop recommendations for the approach to be taken to
enhance the ease of use of the Eurocodes. The 15 members selected provided a balance between the
Eurocodes stakeholders, with an emphasis on practitioners and individuals experienced in the
development of the Eurocodes. Detailed information on the thorough and open process followed by the
CAP to establish their recommendations on how the ease of use of the Structural Eurocodes can be
enhanced is provided in the full CAP report [3].
CEN/TC 250 has considered the CAP recommendations, as well as comments and suggestions from
CEN/TC 250 members [4], and has produced the guidelines presented in this paper.
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RESOLUTION 280 (CEN/TC 250, Helsinki, 18th June 2010)
Subject: CEN/TC 250 – simplification of Eurocodes

CEN/TC 250 acknowledges the challenge established in the Programming Mandate
M/466 addressed to CEN in the field of the Structural Eurocodes to examine the
potential for simplification of rules in the further development of the Eurocodes.
CEN/TC 250 agrees to work towards achieving such simplification in the further
development of the Eurocodes to support the ease of their use by designers through:
(i) improving the clarity;
(ii) simplifying routes through the Eurocodes;
(iii) limiting, where possible, the inclusion of alternative application rules;
(iv) avoiding or removing rules of little practical use in design;
CEN/TC 250 agrees that such simplification should be limited to the extent that it is
technically justified and should seek to avoid additional and/or empirical rules for
particular structure or structural-element types.
The resolution was agreed by unanimity.
B.3 Vision: delivering long term confidence
At the time of its publication, the first generation of Structural Eurocodes was the most comprehensive
and advanced suite of design standards in the world and an outstanding example of harmonisation
across countries, structural materials and types of structure.
CEN/TC 250’s ambition is to build upon this accomplishment. Whilst respecting the achievements of the
past, our vision for the second generation of Structural Eurocodes is to create a more user-orientated
suite of design standards that are recognised as the most trusted and preferred in the world.
Attaining this vision is a complex challenge. Nevertheless, long-term confidence in the Eurocodes is
based on their ability to evolve. Enhancing the ease of use of the Eurocodes is an essential component
of the process of evolution.
More than 500 000 practitioners and thousands of other users across Europe and other countries
outside Europe will be affected by the evolution of the Eurocodes. CEN/TC 250 is committed to having
their needs at the forefront of our minds throughout our work.
B.4 Approach: five pillars to enhance ease of use
The CEN/TC 250 approach to guide decision making of SCs, WGs and PTs involved in developing the
second generation of Eurocodes is based on the five pillars presented in Fig. B1. They provide the overall
framework and a transparent approach for enhancing the ease of use of the Eurocodes.
These pillars are connected. The statements of intent to meet users’ needs have been translated into a
series of governing principles. The application of these principles will be illustrated through relevant
examples. Performance measures can be used, where appropriate, to assure that the intended
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objectives are being achieved. Finally, central management, governance and support will ensure that a
focus on ease of use is sustained, interdependencies are recognised and responded to, and that
emergent issues are addressed.
The five pillars have been derived from Recommendation 1 of the CAP [3] and the comments and
suggestions from CEN/TC 250 members [4]. Guidelines on each pillar are presented in the next section.
Figure B1: Five pillars to enhance ease of use of the Eurocodes
B.5 Guidelines: realising our ambitions
Five guidelines are given below to guide decision making in drafting a more user-orientated second
generation of Eurocodes. These guidelines relate to each of the five pillars in Fig 1.
B.5.1 Statements of intent to meet users’ needs
The development of the second generation of Structural Eurocodes will be undertaken focussing on
users’ needs. Ten categories of users have been identified. However, whilst all users of the Eurocodes
are important, it is not possible to fulfil all their aspirations simultaneously. Therefore, a primary target
audience has been identified to focus drafting efforts. The primary target audience will take precedence
if conflicts with needs of other audiences arise.
The primary target audience for the Eurocodes evolution is “Practitioners – Competent engineers” as
defined in Fig. B2. For all categories of users statements of intent setting out the aims of CEN/TC 250 are
presented in Fig. B3.
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PRIMARY TARGET AUDIENCE DEFINITION
Competent civil, structural and geotechnical engineers, typically qualified

Practitioners – Competent engineers
professionals able to work independently in relevant fields
Figure B2: Primary target audience for the Eurocodes evolution
CATEGORIES OF CEN/TC 250

EUROCODES’ USERS STATEMENTS OF INTENT
Practitioners – Competent engineers We will aim to produce Standards that are suitable and clear for all common
[Primary target audience] design cases without demanding disproportionate levels of effort to apply them
We will aim to produce Eurocodes that can be used by Graduates where

Practioners – Graduates necessary supplemented by suitable guidance documents and textbooks and
under the supervision of an experienced practitioner when appropriate
We will aim not to restrict innovation by providing freedom to experts to apply

Expert specialists
their specialist knowledge and expertise
Working with other CEN/TCs we will aim to eliminate incompatibilities or

Product Manufacturers
ambiguities between the Eurocodes and Product Standards
We will aim to provide unambiguous and complete design procedures.

Software developers
Accompanying formulae will be provided for charts and tables where possible
We will aim to use consistent underlying technical principles irrespective of the

Educators intended use of a structure (e.g. bridge, building, etc.) and that facilitate the
linkage between physical behaviour and design rules
We will endeavour to produce standards that can be referenced or quoted by

National regulator
National Regulations
We will continue to promote technical harmonization across European markets

Private sectors businesses
in order to reduce barriers to trade
We will produce Eurocodes that enable the design of safe, serviceable, robust
Clients and durable structures, aiming to promoting cost effectiveness throughout their
whole life cycle, including design, construction and maintenance
We will engage proactively to promote effective collaboration with those other

Other CEN/TCs
CEN/TCs that have shared interests
Figure B3: Statements of intent to meet users’ needs
B.5.2 Principles and related priorities
Governing principles to guide the drafting of a more user-orientated generation of Eurocodes are given
in Table B1. These governing principles have been classified into primary general principles and
secondary specific principles. If conflicts arise, primary general principles shall take precedence over
secondary specific ones. Within the two classifications, the principles are not ordered. Balanced
judgements will therefore need to be exercised if conflicts arise between principles within the primary
or secondary classifications. These principles reflect best practice in the development of Standards,
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satisfy CEN/TC 250 Resolution 280, are consistent with CEN’s Internal Regulations and focus on those
decisions that are under the control of CEN/TC 250.
Table B1: Principles and related priorities

General principles (primary)
1 Improving clarity and understandability of technical provisions of the Eurocodes
2 Improving accessibility to technical provisions and ease of navigation between them
3 Improving consistency within and between the Eurocodes
4 Including state-of the-art material the use of which is based on commonly accepted results of research and
has been validated through sufficient practical experience
5 Considering the second generation of the Eurocodes as an “evolution” avoiding fundamental changes to
the approach to design and to the structure of the Eurocodes unless adequately justified
Specific principles (secondary)
6 Providing clear guidance for all common design cases encountered by typical competent practitioners in
the relevant field
7 Omitting or providing only general and basic technical provisions for special cases that will be very rarely
encountered by typical competent practitioners in the relevant field
8 Not inhibiting the freedom of experts to work from first principles and providing adequate freedom for
innovation
9 Limiting the inclusion of alternative application rules
10 Including simplified methods only where they are of general application, address commonly encountered
situations, are technically justified and give more conservative results than the rigorous methods they are
intended to simplify
11 Improving consistency with product standards and standards for execution
12 Providing technical provisions that are not excessive sensitive to execution tolerances beyond what can be
practically achieved on site
The CAP has suggested targets and possible actions for each principle: they are illustrated in the final
CAP report [3].
B.5.3 Examples
It will be valuable to illustrate the application of the governing principles through relevant examples to
promote shared understanding and convergence of approach (e.g. through a better organisation of
contents, better harmonisation, etc.).
In support of this effort, early in the evolution work, SCs and WGs will identify areas in their standards
that present opportunities for enhancing ease of use following the principles in Table 1 and present
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tentative illustrations of how such improvement can be achieved. These examples will be developed
through collaboration between SCs and WGs using the CEN/TC 250 CG as a forum for discussion.
Furthermore, under the coordination of WG1 early action will be taken on improving consistency
between different Eurocode parts by using common structure and text.
B.5.4 Strategic performance measures
Understanding and assessing progress in applying the recommendations contained in this paper is
important to provide confidence that CEN/TC 250’s ambitions for enhancing the ease of use of the
Eurocodes are being achieved.
Therefore, strategic performance measures may be used where merited and in collaboration with SCs,
WGs and HGs to examine how the governing principles are being applied and to assess CEN/TC 250’s
progress towards our objective.
Suggestions for possible performance measures are provided in the final CAP report [3].
B.5.5 Management, governance and support
The CEN/TC 250 management group will be responsible for monitoring the overall application of the
guidelines in this report. It will establish arrangements to assure that the recommendations of this
report are implemented appropriately by SCs, WGs and PTs.
In support of this, issues of ease of use will be included in the SC/WG report template and agenda for CG
meetings to enable good practices and lessons learned to be shared and to promote consistency of
implementation of the ease of use recommendations.
B.6 References
[1] CEN/TC 250 Mandate M/515 EN “Mandate for amending existing Eurocodes and extending the
scope of Structural Eurocodes”, December 2012
[2] CEN/TC 250 Chairman’s briefing note 2013/4. “Chairman’s Advisory Panel on Ease of Use”,
November 2013
[3] CEN/TC 250 Chairman’s Advisory Panel. “Final report on enhancing ease of use of the Structural
Eurocodes and reducing NDPs”, December 2014
[4] CEN/TC 250 “Summary of comments on the CAP short report and actions taken”, January 2015
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Annex C CEN/TC 250 Position paper on reducing the number of
Nationally Determined Parameters (NDPs) in the Structural
Eurocodes
(CEN/TC 250 Document Reference N1493)
C.1 Purpose of this document
This document presents the overall CEN/TC 250 approach and specific aspects of guidance for reducing
the number of Nationally Determined Parameters (NDPs) in the Structural Eurocodes. Its purpose is to
support decision making of CEN/TC 250 Sub-Committees (SCs), Working Groups (WGs), Horizontal
Groups (HGs) and Project Teams (PTs) engaged in drafting the second generation of Structural
Eurocodes.
Given the complexity and sensitivity of the objective, balanced and respectful judgements need to be
made about the application of the guidelines. The obligation on SCs, WGs, HGs and PTs is that the
guidelines should be understood and taken into consideration, informed judgements made, and that
decisions taken can be justified.
C.2 Background
Achieving a reduction in the number of NDPs in the Eurocodes is an agreed objective of CEN/TC 250 and
a specific requirement of the European Commission Mandate M/515 for the development of the second
generation of EN-Eurocodes.
For this reason, in the scope of tasks for Project Teams in the Call for Experts for Phase 1 of the CEN/TC
250 work programme, the following was included concerning the reduction of NDPs:
“Nationally Determined Parameters (NDPs) allow Countries to decide on safety levels, and
to give national geographic and climatic data, in National Annexes. The inclusion of NDPs
in the published Eurocodes has been more extensive than was originally envisaged.
All tasks concerned with existing Eurocode parts include a requirement to work to reduce
the number of NDPs and enable better consensus on values adopted by Countries.
Guidance will be provided by CEN/TC 250 on the approach to be followed. However, it is
expected that the work of Project Teams will be focussed only on a proportion of the
existing NDPs, as identified and agreed with the relevant SC, WG or HG.”
Furthermore in the relevant task definitions, Sub-task no. 1 in all Tasks of Project Teams engaged in the
evolution of first generation Eurocode Parts to second generation ones, states:
“Following guidance provided by CEN/TC 250, agree NDPs to consider for detailed review
with the relevant SC/WG/HG. Develop proposals to reduce the number of NDPs and/or
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enable better consensus on values adopted by Countries to be achieved. Incorporate those
proposals agreed with the relevant SC/WG/HG into task deliverables.”
This paper is intended to provide the guidance referenced in the Call for Experts.
The issue of NDPs has been the subject of discussions in CEN/TC 250 and its SCs, WGs and HGs for
several years. In support of developing the guidelines contained in this position paper, at its meeting in
Dublin in May 2015, CEN/TC 250 agreed to the establishment of an ad hoc group to provide guidance on
the definition of legitimate NDPs.
CEN/TC 250 has considered the recommendations contained in the final report of this ad hoc group [2],
as well as the associated discussions at the CEN/TC 250 meeting in Lisbon in November 2015, and the
synthesis of these discussions presented by the CEN/TC 250 Chairman at that meeting [3], and has
produced the guidelines presented in this paper.
Further background to the number of NDPs in the current generation of Eurocodes and their legal basis
is included in Appendix C1.
C.3 Objectives and governing principles
CEN/TC 250 has three primary objectives associated with the treatment of NDPs during the
development of the second generation of the Structural Eurocodes. These are:
1. To reduce the number of National Determined Parameters

2. To develop Standards that can be implemented by CEN members
3. To maintain consensus, evidenced through positive formal votes by CEN members
In support of these objectives, CEN/TC 250 has established the following principles to guide efforts to
reduce the number of NDPs in the Eurocodes:
1. The development of the second generation of the Eurocodes is an ‘evolution’, thus the approach to reviewing
NDPs should build from the basis for them set out in Guidance Paper L (see Annex A)
2. Some parameters must be NDPs, even if all countries agree on a specific value or choice
3. Some parameters are subject to variation for geographic or climatic reasons; these must be NDPs although the
Eurocodes should be as clear as possible on how they are to be determined
4. Effort should be made to limit the number of other NDPs, but this must be done pragmatically and respectfully
of national positions
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C.4 Approach
The approach to reducing the number of NDPs comprises three steps. These are to be undertaken by
SCs, WGs and HGs, in conjunction with their relevant PTs.
These three steps are directly applicable to the review of current NDPs during the revision of existing
Eurocode parts.
The guidance underpinning each step is also applicable in the development of new Eurocode parts or
where the introduction of a new NDP into an existing Eurocode part is being considered as a result of a
change in scope or technical provisions.
C.4.1 Step 1: Identification of parameters that must be NDPs
In the first step, all parameters that must be NDPs are to be identified. Such ‘essential NDPs’ are:
• partial factors for materials and actions,

• the probability of the design seismic action being exceeded in a structure’s design reference
period,
• the time of fire exposure,
• design accidental actions,
• classification of structures in Consequences Classes corresponding to different Reliability Classes
and levels, taking into account quality management requirements
All essential NDPs shall be retained in the Eurocodes, thereby allowing them to be specified in National
Annexes. The only exception to this are cases when an NDP was included in the current Eurocodes with
a recommended value of 1.0 and there is consensus that it can be removed. This might arise, for
example, where all countries have adopted the recommended value of 1.0 and other related NDPs such
as general partial factors for materials or actions provide an adequate basis to treat those matters
within the competence of European member states.
C.4.2 Step 2: Review of other NDPs
All NDPs that are not classified as essential in Step 1 shall be reviewed in an effort to try to reduce their
number. This review should be undertaken pragmatically, respecting the position of different CEN
Members and seeking to understand why different opinions are held.
In undertaking this review, NDPs relating to the following are discouraged:
• technical issues, such as the choice of one mechanical model versus another, or one
coefficient versus another in a resistance formulation,
• limits on geometric or similar parameters (e.g., size of cross section, upper or lower limits on
reinforcement ratio or density) which have to do with limits of applicability of mechanical
models,
• choice between advanced and simplified methods.
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In addition, consideration should be given to eliminating NDPs that concern issues of performance that
could be addressed at a project rather than national level. Consideration may also be given to using
classes for some families of related NDPs. If such approaches are proposed, examples should be
presented at the CEN/TC 250 Coordination Group to promote consistency.
C.4.3 Step 3: Reporting
Each SC, WG and HG shall report to CEN/TC 250 on the outcome of their efforts to reduce the number of
NDPs. This shall be done by preparing a table listing the current NDPs and, as a minimum, identifying
those deemed as essential, providing justification for the retention of other NDPs and confirming
whether consensus has been reached on NDPs to be removed. This table shall also identify any new
NDPs and why they are needed.
C.5 References
[1] CEN/TC 250 Mandate M/515 EN “Mandate for amending existing Eurocodes and extending the
scope of Structural Eurocodes”, December 2012. (CEN/TC 250 document reference N993)
[2] CEN/TC 250 Ad Hoc Group on Reduction of NDPs. “Guidance for the definition of legitimate
Nationally Determined Parameters (NDPs) in Structural Eurocodes”, October 2015. (CEN/TC 250
document reference N1362)
[3] CEN/TC 250 Chairman’s notes on the reduction of NDPs. Presentation given at CEN/TC 250
meeting Lisbon as a synthesis of discussions, November 2015. (CEN/TC 250 document reference
N1403)
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Appendix C1 Further background to National Determined Parameters
C1.1 Number of NDPs in the current generation of Eurocodes
Table C1 provides a summary of the number of NDPs in the current EN Eurocodes and their breakdown,
relative to the number of Parts in each Eurocode and its total number of pages.
Eurocode No of Parts No of Pages No of NDPs

EN 1990 1 + Annex A2 90 + 30 54
EN 1991 10 770 292
EN 1992 4 450 176
EN 1993 20 1250 236
EN 1994 3 330 42
EN 1995 3 225 21
EN 1996 4 300 31
EN 1997 2 340 42
EN 1998 6 600 103
EN 1999 5 500 58
Table C1: Analysis of NDPs in current Eurocodes
C1.2 Legal basis of NDPs
NDPs replaced the “boxed” values in the ENV-Eurocodes.
It is accepted by all those involved in the conversion of ENVs to the first generation of EN Eurocodes that
the NDPs were invaluable in that phase as a means to overcome disagreement between CEN Member
States on key issues and avoid impasse situations. In that sense, their use was beyond the original
intention.
The original legal basis of the NDPs and their predecessors (the “boxed values” in the ENVs) is not wholly
clear. However, their incorporation in the EN Eurocodes followed Guidance Paper L (GPL), which stated:
“2.1.1. The determination of the levels of safety of buildings and civil engineering works and parts
thereof, including aspects of durability and economy, is, and remains, within the competence of the
Member States.
2.1.2 Possible difference in geographical or climatic conditions (e.g. wind or snow), or in ways of life,
as well as different levels of protection that may prevail at national, regional or local level … will be
taken into account … by providing choices in the EN Eurocodes for identified values, classes, or
alternative methods, to be determined at the national level (named Nationally Determined
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Parameters). Thus allowing the Member States to choose the level of safety, including aspects of
durability and economy, applicable to works in their territory.
2.1.3 When Member States lay down their Nationally Determined Parameters, they should:
- choose from the classes included in the EN Eurocodes, or

- use the recommended value, or choose a value within the recommended range of values, for a
symbol where the EN Eurocodes make a recommendation, or
- when alternative methods are given, use the recommended method, where the EN Eurocodes
make a recommendation,
- take into account the need for coherence of the Nationally Determined Parameters laid down for
the different EN Eurocodes and the various Parts thereof.
Member States are encouraged to co-operate to minimize the number of cases where
recommendations for a value or method are not adopted for their nationally determined
parameters.
2.1.4 The Nationally Determined Parameters laid down in a Member State should be made clearly
known to the users of the EN Eurocodes and other parties concerned, including manufacturers.
2.1.5 When EN Eurocodes are used for the design of construction works, or parts thereof, the
Nationally Determined Parameters of the Member State on whose territory the works are located
shall be applied.
Note: Any reference to a EN Eurocode design should include the information on which set of
Nationally Determined Parameters was used, whether or not the Nationally Determined Parameters
that were used correspond to the recommendations given in the EN Eurocodes.”
GPL was written in relation to the Construction Products Directive (CPD), to which it referred and was
issued by the Commission. The CPD has been replaced by the Construction Product Regulation (CPR),
and it is the Commission’s view that guidance papers are not relevant for a Regulation. However, the
Guidance papers remain published documents from the Commission.
The documents applicable today are:
• The Construction Products Regulation (CPR) No. 305/2011

• The European Commission Recommendation on the implementation and use of Eurocodes for
construction works and structural construction products, Document No. C(2003)4639 (called
hereafter Commission Recommendation)
The introduction to Annex I of the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) states that:
“Construction works as a whole and in their separate parts must be fit for their intended use, taking
into account in particular the health and safety of persons involved throughout the life cycle of the
works. Subject to normal maintenance, construction works must satisfy these basic requirements for
construction works for an economically reasonable working life.”
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The Commission Recommendation states:
“For each Nationally Determined Parameter, the Eurocodes give a recommended value. However,
Member States may choose a different specific value as the Nationally Determined Parameter, if
they consider it necessary in order to ensure that building and civil engineering works are designed
and executed in a way that does not endanger the safety of persons, domestic animals or property.”
It states also
“Member States should use the recommended values provided by the Eurocodes when nationally
determined parameters have been identified in the Eurocodes. They should diverge from those
recommended values only where geographical, geological or climatic conditions or specific levels of
protection make that necessary.”
The excerpts from the Commission Recommendation, based themselves on GPL, represent a clear
Commission basis for the NDPs.
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Annex D Timetable
D.1 General
This Annex provides timetable for the delivery of all phase 2 tasks (see D.2).
All tasks shall provide the final deliverables and background documents by Start Date + 40 months,
where the Start Date is defined by agreement with EC/EFTA as 1 January 2017.
A summary of the stages required in the development of revised and new Eurocode parts is provided in
D.3, including the internal Standards development stage numbering.
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D.2 Timetable for the delivery of tasks
Year 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020
September
September
September
September
November
November
November
November
November
December
December
December
December
February
February
February
February
October
October
October
October
January
January
January
January
August
August
August
August
March
March
March
March
April
April
April
April
June
June
June
June
May
May
May
May
July
July
July
July
Month
Month number 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47
Preparation
Start of the Project (January 1st 2017) x
Preparation for Call for experts x x
Publication of the call for experts (Dec 19th 2017) x
Call for Experts x x x
Deadline for applications (Feb 6th 2017) x
PT Assesments (preselection teams) x x
Final Assesment (March 10th 2017) x
Approval by EC/EFTA on PTs x x x
Start of the Project Team(s) x
End of the Project Team(s) x
Administrative (note: important for PTs)
Progress report by PT x x x x x x x x x x x
Half yearly progress report including latest (as-is) draft(s) by PT x x x x x
PT Invoicing of Milestone 0 pre-financing x
PT Invoicing of labour costs (Milestones 1, 2 and 3) x x x
preparation of consolidated report to EC/EFTA by TC250 mgt. group x x x x x x
external audit of consolidated report to EC/EFTA x x x x x x
deadline submission of report to EC/EFTA by NEN and CEN x x x
EC/EFTA assesment of consolidated report x x x x x x
Task specific (the schedule represents the deadlines for these tasks)
Start of the Project Team x
Preparation of first Draft by PT x x x x x x x x x
preparation of background document(s) by PT x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x x
Delivery of first Draft by PT to NEN x
Review of first Draft by SC or WG x x
Preparation of Second Draft by PT, taking into account comments from SC or WG x x x x x x x x x x x
Delivery of second draft by PT to NEN x
review by SC or WG x x
preparation of Final Draft by PT, taking into account comments from SC or WG x x x x x
Delivery of Final Draft by PT to NEN x
Commenting period for NSBs (Enquiry) x x x
Preparation of Final document by PT, taking into account comments from NSBs x x
Delivery of Background document(s) by PT to NEN x
Delivery of Final document by PT to NEN x
End of the Project Team x
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D.3 Standard programmes for drafting work under Mandate M/515 EN
A summary of the stages required in the development of revised and new Eurocode parts is provided in
Tables D3a, D3b and D3c for the following cases for information:
• D3a: New Eurocode Part

• D3b: New Eurocode Part using route starting with a Scientific and Policy Report (not a CEN
deliverable). This applies to Assessment of existing structures, Glass, FRP and Membrane
structures.
• D3c: Revision of an existing Eurocode Part
NOTE:
1. The TC and SC can at any time during the development of the WI decide (through a formatted Decision) on a
tolerance of 9 months at any stage in the process, before stage 30.99.0000. Only one tolerance is allowed
during the development of any WI.
2. Work items financed by EC/EFTA are not monitored against the above-mentioned deadlines but against the
dates as stipulated in the relevant contract.
Table D3a - New Eurocode Part

PT selected.
Managing NSB contracts PT to produce EN in stated time and contracts coordination
role to TC/SC, if a funded item.
SC applies for preliminary WI. stage 00.60.0000
Work Item activated by TC/SC. Start of 3 year drafting period. See Note 2. stage 10.99.0000
PT produces 1st working draft of EN for SC review. stage 20.60.0979
PT produces consolidated final version for enquiry.
SC accepts draft as being suitable for enquiry by NSBs and sends draft to CCMC. stage 30.99.0979
Draft submitted to enquiry and National examination. stage 40.20.0000
Enquiry closes. stage 40.60.0000
PT reviews draft and take comments into account – new draft prEN.
SC agrees prEN technically competent for launching formal vote.

FprEN submitted to CCMC for launch of FV stage 45.99.0979
FV submitted to FV stage 50.20.0000
Closure of FV and result stage 50.60.0000
EN made available by CEN to NSBs (DAV) stage 60.60.0000
Date of withdrawal – DAV plus 12 months.
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Table D3b - New Eurocode Part using route starting with a Scientific and Policy Report (S and PR).
This applies to Assessment of existing structures, Glass, FRP and Membrane structures.
Scientific and Policy Report provided to CEN/TC 250 by WG (not mandated by
Commission and not a CEN deliverable – prepared with industry assistance).
CEN/TC 250 asks NSBs for comments on S and PR.
CEN/TC 250 considers comments made by NSBs and accepts report as a basis for
drafting a Technical Specification (TS).
PT selected.
Managing NSB contracts PT to produce TS in stated time and contracts coordination
role to WG, if a funded item.
WG applies for preliminary WI stage 00.60.0000
Work Item activated by TC. Start of 3 year drafting period. See Note 2. stage 10.99.0000
PT produces first draft of TS for WG review. stage 20.60.0979
PT produces second draft of TS for WG review.
WG accepts second draft as being suitable for TCA and submits to CCMC. stage 30.99.0979
Submission to TCA (equivalent to FV in ENs). stage 50.20.0000
Closure of TCA. stage 50.60.0000
DAV of TS. stage 60.60.0000
TS will be used as the basis for conversion into EN. CEN/TC 250 can decide when to
activate the WI.
PT selected.
Work Item activated by TC. Start of 3 year drafting period. See Note 2. stage 10.99.0000
PT produces 1st working draft of EN for SC review. stage 20.60.0979
TC accepts draft as being suitable for enquiry by NSBs and sends draft to CCMC. stage 30.99.0979
SC agrees prEN technically competent for launching formal vote (end of SC
coordination contract).
FprEN submitted to CCMC for launch of FV. stage 45.99.0979
FV submitted to FV. stage 50.20.0000
Closure of FV and result. stage 50.60.0000
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EN made available by CEN to NSBs (DAV). stage 60.60.0000
Table D3c - Revision of an existing Eurocode Part

CEN/TC 250 launches ‘5 year review’ of existing part for a 6 month enquiry, 5-6
months before anticipated start of contract for revision.
PT selected.
Managing NSB contracts PT to produce revised EN in stated time and contracts
coordination role to TC/SC, if a funded item.
Work Item activated by TC/SC. Start of 3 year drafting period. See Note 2. stage 10.99.0000
PT produces 1st working draft of EN for SC review stage 20.60.0979
SC accepts draft as being suitable for enquiry by NSBs and sends draft to CCMC. stage 30.99.0979
TC/SC agrees prEN technically competent for launching formal vote.
FprEN submitted to CCMC for launch of FV. stage 45.99.0979
FV submitted to FV. stage 50.20.0000
Closure of FV and result stage 50.60.0000
EN made available by CEN to NSBs (DAV). stage 60.60.0000
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Annex E Provisional list of tasks in the complete CEN/TC 250 work
programme
Table E.1 contains a provisional list of all the tasks in the complete CEN/TC 250 work programme leading
to the development of the second generation of EN Eurocodes. The tasks in Phases 3-4 may be subject
to change. The table is provided for information only.
Table E.1: Provisional list of all the tasks in the CEN/TC 250 work programme
Task Ref. Phase Task Name

WG7
WG7.T1 P1 Evolution of EN1990 – General
SC10.T2 P2 Evolution of EN1990 – Bridges specific issues
SC1
SC1.T1 P1 EN 1991-1-2 ( Fire)
SC1.T2 P2 EN 1991-1-3 (Snow loads)
SC1.T3 P2 EN 1991-1-4 (Wind)
SC1.T4 P2 EN 1991-1-5 (Thermal actions)
SC1.T5 P1 Climate change
SC1.T6 P3 Interdependence of climatic actions (wind, snow, thermal and atmospheric
icing) and glass structure
SC1.T7 P2 EN 1991-1-8 ( Waves and Currents)
SC1.T8 P2 EN 1991-1-9 (Atmospheric Icing)
SC1.T9 P1 EN 1991-2 (Road and rail traffic loads)
SC1.T10 P2 EN 1991-4 (Silos and Tanks)
SC1.T11 P4 Evolution of existing parts of EN 1991 not included in the other tasks
SC2
SC2.T1 P1 New and modified items in EN 1992-1-1, EN 1992-2, EN 1992-3
SC2.T2 P2 New Items in EN 1992-1-2
SC2.T3 P2 Further new items in EN 1992-1-1, EN 1992-2, EN 1992-3
SC3
SC3.T1 P1 Design of Sections and Members according to EN 1993-1-1
SC3.T2 P1 Joints and Connections according to EN 1993-1-8
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SC3.T3 P2 Cold-formed members and sheeting. Revised EN 1993-1-3
SC3.T4 P2 Stability of Plated Structural Elements. Revised EN 1993-1-5
SC3.T5 P2 Harmonisation and Extension of Rules for Shells and Similar Structures. Revised
EN 1993-1-6 and EN 1993-1-7
SC3.T6 P2 Fire design of Steel Structures. Revised EN 1993-1-2
SC3.T7 P3 Stainless Steels. Revised EN 1993-1-4
SC3.T8 P3 Steel Fatigue. Revised EN 1993-1-9
SC3.T9 P3 Material and Fracture. Revised EN 1993-1-10
SC3.T10 P4 Steel bridges and tension components. Revised EN 1993-2 and EN 1993-1-11
SC3.T11 P4 Consolidation and rationalisation of EN 1993-3
SC3.T12 P4 Harmonisation and Extension of Rules for Storage Structures. Revised EN 1993-4-
1 and EN 1993-4-2
SC4
SC4.T1 P1 Respond to demands from industry, including needs for harmonization with
EN1992 and EN1993
SC4.T2 P1 Composite beams with large web openings
SC4.T3 P1 Revised rules for shear connection in the presence of modern forms of profiled
sheeting
SC4.T4 P1 Develop new rules for composite columns (concrete filled tubes) in fire
SC4.T5 P2 Development of rules covering shallow floor construction, and other flooring
types using precast concrete elements
SC4.T6 P3 Extended scope of shear connector and materials guidance to cover current
industrial needs
SC4.T7 P3 Development of rules for composite frames and prestressed elements
SC4.T8 P4 Further harmonization with EN1992 and EN1993
SC5
SC5.T1 P1 New items in revised Eurocode 5, part 1-1
SC5.T2 P1 New Eurocode 5 Part on Timber Concrete Composites
SC5.T3 P2 Revisions to Eurocode 5, part 1-1
SC5.T4 P3 Revised Eurocode 5, part 1-2 (Fire)
SC5.T5 P3 Revised Eurocode 5, part 1-1
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SC6
SC6.T1 P1 Revised version of EN 1996-1-1
SC6.T2 P3 Revised version of EN 1996-1-2
SC6.T3 P4 Revised version of EN 1996-2
SC6.T4 P2 Revised version of EN 1996-3
SC7
SC7.T1 P1 Harmonization and ease-of-use
SC7.T2 P1 General rules
SC7.T3 P2 Ground investigation
SC7.T4 P2 Foundations, slopes and ground improvement
SC7.T5 P2 Retaining structures, anchors, and reinforced ground
SC7.T6 P3 Rock mechanics and dynamic design
SC8
SC8.T1 P1 Material independent sections of EN 1998-1
SC8.T2 P2 Material dependent sections of EN 1998-1
SC8.T3 P1 Evolution of EN 1998-3
SC8.T4 P2 Evolution of EN 1998-5
SC8.T5 P3 Evolution of EN 1998-4 and EN 1998-6
SC9
SC9.T1 P1 Update and Simplification of all parts of EN 1999.
SC9.T2 P1 New types of Connection
SC9.T3 P2 Long Span Structures
SC9.T5 P3 Facades
HG-B
HG-B.T1 P1 Bridges - consultation activities and ease of use review
HG-B.T2 P3 Bridges - ease of use and technical consistency review
HG-F
HG-F.T1 P1 Harmonization of fire parts of Structural Eurocodes
WG2
WG2.T1 P1 Assessment and Retrofitting of Existing Structures – General Rules / Actions
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WG2.T2 P3/4 Assessment and Retrofitting of Existing Structures – Concrete Structures. This
task is solely coordination with SC2
WG2.T3 P4 Assessment and Retrofitting of Existing Structures – General Rules / Actions.
Preparation of EN
WG3
WG3.T1 P1 Structural Glass – Preparation of Scientific and Policy Report
WG3.T2 P1 Structural Glass – Preparation of CEN TS
WG3.T3 P4 Structural Glass – Preparation of EN
WG4
WG4.T1 P1 Fibre Reinforced Polymers – Preparation of Scientific and Policy Report
WG4.T2 P3 Fibre Reinforced Polymers – Preparation of CEN TS
WG5
WG5.T1 P1 Membrane Structures – Preparation of Scientific and Policy Report
WG5.T2 P3 Membrane Structures – Preparation of CEN TS
WG6
WG6.T1 P1 Robustness Framework
WG6.T2 P3 Robustness rules in material related Eurocode parts
Note
a
The tasks in Phase 2 of the work programme which are included in the call for tenders are
highlighted in grey.
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Annex F Mandate M/515
F.1 General
This annex contains a copy of Mandate M/515 issued to CEN by the European Commission.
The mandate includes reference to two work packages. These work packages have been taken into
account in developing the CEN/TC 250 work programme and the requirements for tasks given in this
Specification. The TC 250 work programme has not been structured to follow these work packages
directly as, in accordance with the mandate itself, the approach used to fulfil the scope of M/515 is for
CEN to determine.
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Ref. Ares(2012)1516834 - 18/12/2012
EUROPEAN COMMISSION
ENTERPRISE AND INDUSTRY DIRECTORATE-GENERAL
Sustainable Growth and EU 2020

Sustainable Industrial Policy and Construction
Brussels, 12 December 2012

M/515 EN
MANDATE FOR AMENDING EXISTING EUROCODES AND EXTENDING THE SCOPE OF

STRUCTURAL EUROCODES
1. BACKGROUND
1.1. Policy framework
• The Eurocodes have been developed to enable the design of structural

construction works (building and civil engineering works) in order to comply
with the Essential Requirement n°1 (mechanical resistance and stability) and
partially Essential Requirement n°2 (safety in case of fire) and n°4 (safety in use)
and to determine the performance of structural construction products.
• Commission Recommendation (2003/887/EC), on the implementation and use of

the Eurocodes for construction works and structural construction products,
recommends the Member States to adopt the Eurocodes as a suitable tool for
designing construction works and indicates that "continuous efforts to maintain
the Eurocodes at the forefront of engineering knowledge and developments in
structural design are needed, through further research at MS and at EU level
facilitating uptake of the latest scientific knowledge and the development of the
construction market, including new materials, products and construction
methods". In addition, the Recommendation indicates the need to assess the
variations of the Nationally Determined Parameters (NDPs) with the aim of
further harmonisation.
• Application of the Eurocodes in the EU Member States supports the Directive

2006/123/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December
2006 on services in the internal market ("Services Directive"). Disparities in
design/calculation methods of the national building regulations constitute
impediments to the free circulation of engineering and architectural services
within the Community. The implementation of the Eurocodes should facilitate
the provision of services in the field of construction engineering and architecture
by creating conditions for a harmonised system of general rules. To ensure their
application over time, the Eurocodes need to be updated to take into account
developments on the market (new materials, products, methods, etc).
• The application of the Eurocodes in the EU Member States supports Public

Procurement Directives 2004/17/EC and 2004/18/EC entered into force on 31st
January 2006. They state that contracting authorities must allow the use of
Responsible official: Manfred Fuchs (manfed.fuchs@ec.europa.eu)
European Standards, like the Eurocodes, in tenders falling within the remit of
these Directives. Common design/calculation rules for infrastructure and other
construction works facilitate the circulation of goods and persons in the internal
market. Thus, they contribute towards creating conditions for extended
competition for public contracts.
• These codes are also being implemented for use in a number of third countries
(outside the EEA) where, in addition to the direct benefits for the countries
themselves, their use is expected to contribute towards an improved
competitiveness of the European construction industry
1.2. Previous standardisation work
All 10 of the EN Structural Eurocodes, in 58 parts, were published prior to June 2007, covering at
present:
EN 1990 Eurocode: Basis of Structural Design
EN 1991 Eurocode 1: Actions on structures
EN 1992 Eurocode 2: Design of concrete structures
EN 1993 Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures
EN 1994 Eurocode 4: Design of composite steel and concrete structures
EN 1995 Eurocode 5: Design of timber structures
EN 1996 Eurocode 6: Design of masonry structures
EN 1997 Eurocode 7: Geotechnical design
EN 1998 Eurocode 8: Design of structures for earthquake resistance
EN 1999 Eurocode 9: Design of aluminium structures
2. GROUNDS
A sustained development of the Eurocodes programme is necessary to preserve the users'

confidence in the codes and continue to strive towards meeting the overall objectives
regarding safety and Internal Market. This development process should:
• encourage/accompany innovation (related to materials and products, construction

techniques and research on design methods), ensuring that the Eurocodes reflect
and incorporate sustained market developments,
• take into account new societal demands and needs,
• facilitate the harmonisation of national technical initiatives on new topics of

interest for the construction sector.
Long-term confidence in the codes is based on the ability of the structural Eurocodes to
evolve in an appropriate manner in order to address the variety of new methods, new
materials, new regulatory requirements and new societal needs developing. Thus, it is
considered necessary for the structural Eurocodes to be appraised so as to identify
improvements to the existing suite to reflect the state of the art, and extend harmonisation
by, for example, reducing the need for Nationally Determined Parameters and exploring
the need to assist new entrants to the market and small and medium sized enterprises.
2
Based on the CEN reply to the framework mandate M/4661, it is foreseen that at least one
additional structural Eurocode and substantial additions to the existing codes, shall be
developed as part of the action at European level.
They shall at least cover:
• assessment, re-use and retrofitting of existing structures,
• strengthening of the requirements for robustness,
• improving the practical use for day-to-day calculations
• new Eurocode on: structural glass2,
• incorporation of ISO Standards in the Eurocodes family, such as atmospheric

icing of structures and actions from waves and currents on coastal structures.
3. EXECUTION OF THE MANDATE
Using the CEN reply to mandate M/466 as the basis, CEN is invited to develop a detailed
standardisation work programme.
This mandate does not include maintenance related to existing clauses in the Eurocode
standards; such work is covered by the previous mandates for the development of the
Eurocodes. The preparation and implementation of the standardisation work resulting
from this mandate should not be allowed to delay high-priority maintenance tasks related
to the existing Eurocodes.
CEN is requested to provide:
• the development of new standards or new parts of existing standards (vertical

approach); and,
• the incorporation of new performance requirements and design methods

(horizontal approach)
• the introduction of a more user-friendly approach, in several existing standards.

(horizontal approach); and.
• A technical report on how to adapt the existing Eurocodes and the new Eurocode
for structural glass to take into account the relevant impacts of future climate
change.
CEN is requested to provide a response to fulfil the requirements for each of the work
packages indicated in annex I. The detailed work programme should demonstrate how
1
CEN answer to programming mandate M/466 on 28th June 2011
2 Although they are not included in the present scope, it is envisaged that this mandate may be amended in future to
include the development of further additional structural Eurocodes covering FRP structures and tensile surface
structures.
3
the scope will be fulfilled, although the approach for doing so is for CEN to determine. It
will be acceptable for the work programme to be phased, and for the level of detail
included in the work programme to reflect this phasing of work.
In this Work Programme the title of each proposed standard will be followed by:
• a clear and comprehensive preliminary field of application (scope), including the

Products/materials to which it will apply;
• a clear and comprehensive list of product standards linked to/affected by each

Eurocode;
• the list of reference documents: European standards (EN, ENV, TS, prEN),
national standards, ISO standards, research results, etc.;
• the timetable for the development and the publication of each standard by the
relevant TCs and of its reference by the Commission;
• the identification of the responsible CEN Technical Body(Bodies).
After examination of the Work Programme and consultations with CEN/CENELEC, the
Commission will endorse the timetable and the list of standards which meet the terms of
this mandate.
The terms of reference of the mandate may be subject to modification or addition, if

necessary. Especially, when the Commission has endorsed the Work Programme, annex I
will be updated with the corresponding parts of the endorsed Work Programme.
Representatives of the authorities responsible for national regulations will be able to

participate in the activities of CEN/CENELEC through their national delegations and to
present their points of view at all stages of the drafting process.
The Commission may participate in standardisation activities as an observer and has the
right to receive all relevant documents.
CEN/CENELEC will immediately inform the Commission of any problem relating to the
carrying out of the mandate from within the Technical Committees.
In an annual review meeting CEN/CENELEC will inform the Commission about the
progress of the work.
The formal acceptance of this mandate by CEN/CENELEC will initiate the standstill
procedure referred to in article 7 of the European Parliament and the Council Directive
98/34/EC of 22 June 1998.
CEN/CENELEC will present the final drafts of the European standards to the
Commission for confirmation of compliance with this mandate at the latest in accordance
with the timetable agreed between CEN/CENELEC and the Commission.
CEN/CENELEC members will publish the standards transposing the mandated European
standards at the latest 6 months after their adoption in CEN/CENELEC. National
measurement/test standards covering the same scope will continue to be applicable until
the date agreed between CEN/CENELEC and the Commission.
4
Scientific and Technical International Associations will be associated with the EUROCODE
work as far as needed.
As appropriate, CEN will invite the representative organisations of consumers’ interests (ANEC),
environmental protection (ECOS), workers (ETUI) and small and medium-size enterprises
(NORMAPME) and other relevant organizations as appropriate to take part in the standardisation
work.
4. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MANDATE
CEN will reply to this mandate, i.e. submit the standardisation work programme to the
Commission as soon as possible, but no later than 9 months following the acceptance of
this mandate.
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ANNEX I
The following work packages are split into two three parts:
• Package I: Framework standards of general relevance and technical report on

requirements for climate change
• Package II: Specific standards (existing Eurocodes and as new material group to
be added: glass in construction/structural design)
Since CEN has provided a general overview on where improvements beyond the
maintenance of the existing Eurocodes should be made, these work items will not be
repeated for package II. It is expected that this reply will be the basis for a more detailed
description of the proposed work at the technical, organisational and financial level.
5. WORK PACKAGE I: FRAMEWORK/ASSESSMENT EUROCODES: EN 1990, EN 1991,

EN 1997, EN 1998
5.1. General
(a) Extension of existing rules for the assessment of existing buildings and
structures and their strengthening;
(b) Extension of existing horizontal rules for robustness.
5.2. Further development
(a) Assessment of all existing Eurocodes concerning the potential to

significantly reduce the number of Nationally Determined Parameters
(NDPs). This work should be done in close collaboration with the JRC
and be based on the NDPs as defined on national level and uploaded in the
specific NDP database;
(b) Refinement to improve the ‘ease of use’ of Eurocodes by practical users.
(c) Incorporation of recent results of international studies and practical

experience from scientific and technical associations and results from
research programmes relevant to innovation (including the performance-
based and sustainability concepts in design and construction);
(d) Incorporation of recent results of international studies and practical

experience from scientific and technical associations and results from
research programmes relevant to contribution of structural design to
sustainability;
(e) Adoption, where relevant, of ISO standards to supplement the Eurocodes

family (currently identified potential issues are atmospheric icing of
structures and actions from waves and currents on coastal structures);
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(f) Developing auxiliary guidance documents to facilitate feedback from
stakeholders and the practical local implementation wherever necessary.
(g) Developing information on the determination of material and resistance

factors, serviceability for buildings and bridges; fatigue verification;
improving the fire safety engineering approach (EN 1990)
(h) Incorporating new developments in the field of traffic loads and climatic
actions; atmospheric icing; waves and currents (EN 1991)
(i) Providing a clear and complete list of background documents used during
the standardisation process
(j) Developing a technical report analysing and providing guidance for

potential amendments for Eurocodes with regard to structural design
addressing relevant impacts of future climate change (general and material
specific)
6. WORK PACKAGE II: OTHER EXISTING EUROCODES: EN 1992-1996 AND NEW

EUROCODE ON GLASS IN CONSTRUCTION
6.1. Work package IIa: General
(a) Extension of existing rules for the assessment of existing buildings and
structures and their strengthening;
(b) Extension of existing rules for robustness (in particular EN 1992-1996 and
EN 1999).
6.2. Work package IIa: Further development
(a) Assessment of all existing Eurocodes concerning the potential to

significantly reduce the number of Nationally Determined Parameters
(NDPs). This work should be done in close collaboration with the JRC
and be based on the NDPs as defined on national level and uploaded in the
specific NDP database;
(b) Refinement to improve the ‘ease of use’ of Eurocodes by practical users.
(c) Incorporation of recent results of international studies from scientific and

technical associations and results from research programmes relevant to
innovation (including the performance-based and sustainability concepts
in design and construction);
(d) Incorporation of recent results of international studies from scientific and

contribution of structural design to sustainability;
(e) Adoption, where relevant, of ISO standards to supplement the Eurocodes

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(f) Developing auxiliary guidance documents to facilitate feedback from
stakeholders and the practical local implementation wherever necessary.
(g) Providing a clear and complete list of background documents used during
(h) Developing a technical report analysing and providing guidance for

potential amendments for Eurocodes with regard to structural design
addressing relevant impacts of future climate change (general and material
specific)
(i) Assessing the link to harmonised product standards developed under the
framework of the Construction Products Directive/Regulation
(89/106/EEC, 305/2011/EU) or other European standards, in particular
with regard to any discrepancies between Eurocodes calculation
approaches and performance declarations provided by CE marked
products
6.3. Work package IIb: Glass
(a) Incorporation of recent results of international studies from scientific and

innovation (including the performance-based and sustainability concepts
in design and construction);
(b) Incorporation of recent results of international studies from scientific and

contribution of structural design to sustainability;
(c) Adoption, where relevant, of ISO standards to supplement the Eurocode

(d) Use of clear language and structure to aid the ‘ease of use’ of Eurocodes
by practical users.
(e) Preparation of full background documents with justification of

recommendation made.
(f) Providing a clear and complete list of background documents used during
(g) Assessing the link to harmonised product standards developed under the
framework of the Construction Products Directive/Regulation
(89/106/EEC, 305/2011/EU) or other European standards in particular
with regard to any discrepancies between Eurocodes calculation
approaches and performance declarations provided by CE marked
products

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Call for Tenders - Grant Agreement SA/CEN/GROW/EFTA/515/2016-02

Launch: 19 December 2016 Deadline for tenders: 6 February 2017

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+31 (0)15 2690 144

• Volume 1 (available separately): Instructions to Tenderers – This volume provides full

All the volumes can be found on www.nen.nl/eurocodes2020.

1 Background and objectives ................................................................................................................... 7

1.1 Structural Eurocodes

• EN 1990 Eurocode: Basis of Structural Design

1.2 Objectives of the CEN/TC 250 Work Programme

A copy of European Commission Mandate M/515 is provided in Annex F.

1.3 Information about CEN/TC 250

2.2 Responsibilities of Chairpersons and Working Group (WG) Convenors

Their responsibilities includes:

The Project Team Leader shall:

2.4 Responsibilities of Project Team Members

• agree individual assignments and responsibilities within the Project Team;

2.5 Responsibilities of the Technical Reviewer

The Technical Reviewer shall:

3.1 Approach to delivery of tasks

3.2 Phasing of work programme

3.3 Schedule for delivery

3.4 Deliverables and completion of tasks

A summary of deliverables is provided in Table 1 of Volume 1 of this Call for Tenders.

3.5 Drafting requirements

3.6 Review of drafts

3.7 Incorporation of material prepared by others

3.8 Coordination within CEN/TC 250

3.9 Issues arising from liaisons for other Technical Committees

3.10 Enhancing ease of use

3.11 Reduction of National Determined Parameters

3.12 Systematic Reviews

3.16 Provision of background and supporting information

4 Detailed requirement for tasks

BSI British Standards Institution

No. Task Relevant Number of tasks in

A.1 Tasks relating to EN 1990: Basis of design (SC10)

Details of this task are provided in the table below.

A.1.1 Task SC10.T2: Evolution of EN1990 – General

A.2 Tasks relating to EN 1991: Actions (SC1)

Details of these tasks are provided in the tables below.

A.2.1 Task SC1.T2: EN 1991-1-3 (Snow loads)

Task Ref: SC1.T2 Task Name: EN 1991-1-3 (Snow loads)

A.2.2 Task SC1.T3: EN 1991-1-4 (Wind)

Task Ref: SC1.T3 Task Name: EN 1991-1-4 (Wind)

A.2.3 Task SC1.T4: EN 1991-1-5 (Thermal actions)

Task Ref: SC1.T4 Task Name: EN 1991-1-5 (Thermal actions)

A.2.4 Task SC1.T7: EN 1991-1-8 (Waves and Currents)

Task Ref: SC1.T7 Task Name: EN 1991-1-8 ( Waves and Currents)

Starting documents: ISO 21650 and state-of-the-art

(3) Decide whether some of the informative Annexes of the

(4) Include, if relevant, up-to-date complementary information.

A.2.5 Task SC1.T8: EN 1991-1-9 (Atmospheric icing)

Task Ref: SC1.T8 Task Name: EN 1991-1-9 (Atmospheric Icing)

Starting documents: ISO 12494 and state-of-the-art

o EN 50341-1:2001 “Overhead electrical lines exceeding AC

A.2.6 Task SC1.T10: EN 1991-4 (Silos and Tanks)

Task Ref: SC1.T10 Task Name: EN 1991-4 (Silos and Tanks)

Starting documents: EN 1991-4, state-of-the-art and NAs

the symmetrical theory exists, but it needs verification. The

A.3 Tasks relating to EN 1992: Concrete (SC2)

Details of this task are provided in the table below.

A.3.1 Task SC2.T2: New Items in EN 1992-1-2