What is BS EN 1990 - Basis of structural design about?

BS EN 1990 sets out the principles and requirements for safety, serviceability, and durability of structures in construction engineering works. This includes the basis for their design and verification. The standard also gives guidelines for all the related aspects of structural reliability and safety. These guidelines are based on the limit state concept used in conjunction with a partial factor method. BS EN 1990 applies to the structural appraisal of existing constructions, as well as the development and design of repairs and alterations.

How does BS EN 1990 - Basis of structural design work?

BS EN 1990 first looks at various requirements – including basic requirements, reliability management, and durability – before setting out the principles of limit states designs. It also covers basic variables, the structural analysis, and design assisted by testing, as well as the verification by the partial factor method.

Who should buy BS EN 1990 - Basis of structural design?

Construction engineers
Civil engineers
Surveyors
Site inspectors
Quality assurers
Risk assessors

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The second generation of EN Eurocode standards is expected to be published between 2023 and 2026. These documents are being published as soon as they are available, to enable users to prepare for the transition from the first generation to second generation of Eurocodes. As set out in the National foreword of the BS EN second generation Eurocodes, UK adoptions of the first generation of Eurocodes will be withdrawn by BSI on 30 March 2028. That means there is a period of coexistence between 2023 and 2028 during which both first and second generation Eurocodes are available.

Until 30 March 2028, the first generation documents should be considered as the applicable standards for buildings and civil engineering works constructed in the UK unless otherwise specified by the relevant authority or in the specification for a particular project. While the use of provisions in second generation Eurocodes in conjunction with first generation Eurocodes is not precluded, it should be undertaken with care and should only be done when users are satisfied that it will not result in a lower level of reliability than the minimum level set in the first generation Eurocodes and associated UK National Annexes.

NA to BS EN 1990:2002+A1:2005

UK National Annex for Eurocode. Basis of structural design

Current, Under Review

Published:

15 Dec 2004