Designers’ Guide to Eurocode2: Design of Concrete structures – EN 1992-1-1 (General Rules and Rules for Buildings) and EN 1992-1-2 (General Rules – Structural Fire Design) will replace BS 8110 Parts 1 and 2 in the near future. While the broad requirements of EN 1992-1-1 and EN 1992-1-2 are not dissimilar to those in BS 8110,
designers will still need to get used to new terminology, set of new documents and the
interaction between them. This guide has been written with the aim of providing practicing civil engineers with some insight into the background to EN 1992-1-1 and EN 1992-1-2. The authors have been involved with the evolution of the codes from their ENV (pre-standard) status. The guide starts with a brief outline of the Eurocode system and terminology. The code requirements are illustrated by some local examples. Some design aids are also provided. The guide can be used anywhere in Europe; but it should be noted that the UK values for the Nationally Determined Parameters (set by the UK National Annex at the time of going out to print) have been used in the handbook generally. Some adjustments may be required in this regard
when used outside the UK. All the practical aspects of application of EN 1992-1-1 and EN 1992-1-2 to prestressed
concrete design are included in Chapter 11 of this guide. The depth of coverage is limited,
but the authors are indebted to Mr Keith Wilson of Faber Maunsell for drafting this chapter. Designers’ Guide to Eurocode2: Design of Concrete structures