EN 1994
Encyclopedia
EN 1994, also known as Eurocode 4: Design of composite steel and concrete structures, is the European Standard for the design of composite
structure
s, using the limit state design
philosophy. It was approved by the European Committee for Standardization
(CEN) on 27 May 2004.
Eurocode 4 comprises 10 documents, grouped in two parts numbered from EN 1994-1 to EN 1994-2.
Composite material
Composite materials, often shortened to composites or called composition materials, are engineered or naturally occurring materials made from two or more constituent materials with significantly different physical or chemical properties which remain separate and distinct at the macroscopic or...
structure
Structure
Structure is a fundamental, tangible or intangible notion referring to the recognition, observation, nature, and permanence of patterns and relationships of entities. This notion may itself be an object, such as a built structure, or an attribute, such as the structure of society...
s, using the limit state design
Limit state design
Limit state design refers to a design method used in structural engineering. A limit state is a condition of a structure beyond which it no longer fulfills the relevant design criteria. The condition may refer to a degree of loading or other actions on the structure, while the criteria refers to...
philosophy. It was approved by the European Committee for Standardization
European Committee for Standardization
The European Committee for Standardization or Comité Européen de Normalisation , is a non-profit organisation whose mission is to foster the European economy in global trading, the welfare of European citizens and the environment by providing an efficient infrastructure to interested parties for...
(CEN) on 27 May 2004.
Eurocode 4 comprises 10 documents, grouped in two parts numbered from EN 1994-1 to EN 1994-2.
EN 1994-1-1: General rules and rules for buildings
- General
- Basis of design
- Materials
- Durability
- Structural analysis
- Ultimate limit states
- Serviceability limit states
- Constructional details in buildings structures
- Composite slab with steel grids for the buildings