Eurocode 4: Design of composite steel and concrete structures


In the Eurocode series of European standards related to construction, Eurocode 4: Design of composite steel and concrete structures describes how to design of composite structures, using the limit state design philosophy. It was approved by the European Committee for Standardization on 4 November 2004. Eurocode 4 is divided in two parts EN 1994-1 and EN 1994-2.
Eurocode 4 is intended to be used in conjunction with:
  • EN 1990: Eurocode - Basis of structural design;
  • EN 1991: Eurocode 1 - Actions on structures;
  • ENs, hENs, ETAGs and ETAs for construction products relevant for composite structures;
  • EN 1090: Execution of steel structures and aluminium structures;
  • EN 13670: Execution of concrete structures;
  • EN 1992: Eurocode 2 - Design of concrete structures;
  • EN 1993: Eurocode 3 - Design of steel structures;
  • EN 1997: Eurocode 7 - Geotechnical design;
  • EN 1998: Eurocode 8 - Design of structures for earthquake resistance, when composite structures are built in seismic regions.

    Part 1-1: General rules and rules for buildings

EN 1994-1-1 gives a general basis for the design of composite structures together with specific rules for buildings.

Contents

EN 1994-1-2 deals with the design of composite steel and concrete structures for the accidental situation of fire exposure and is intended to be used in conjunction with EN 1994-1-1 and EN 1991-1-2. This part only identifies differences from, or supplements to, normal temperature design and deals only with passive methods of fire protection. Active methods are not covered.

Part 2: General rules and rules for bridges

EN 1994-2 gives design rules for steel-concrete composite bridges or members of bridges, additional to the general rules in EN 1994-1-1. Cable stayed bridges are not fully covered by this part.

Contents

  • General
  • Basis of design
  • Materials
  • Durability
  • Structural analysis
  • Ultimate limit states
  • Serviceability limit states
  • Decks with precast concrete slabs
  • Composite plates in bridges