(1) EN 1993‑1‑8 provides rules for structural design of joints subject to predominantly static loading using all steel grades from S235 up to and including S700, unless otherwise stated in individual clauses.

(2) The provisions in this document apply to steels complying with the requirements given in EN 1993‑1‑1 and to material thickness greater than or equal to 3 mm, unless otherwise stated in individual clauses.