Moving towards a second generation of Eurocodes
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Dr Keerthi Ranasinghe provides an update on the latest developments on this comprehensive set of design standards.
Article from Timber 2017 Industry Yearbook
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Introduction to Eurocode 5
The Eurocodes are a series of standards that establish common rules across the European Economic Area (EEA) for structural design using any material. They allow a designer to prove compliance with the requirements of the European Construction Product Regulation and national Building Regulations.
BS EN 1995, more commonly...
27/02/2017 | Wood Information Sheet
Eurocode 5: the supply chain perspective
Senior structural engineer, TRADA Technology Ltd, Dr Keerthi Ranasinghe urges timber and wood suppliers to consider CE marking or third-party certification to take advantage of the way Eurocode 5 has changed the approach to designing in timber.
The key aim of the Eurocodes has been to create a common...
01/01/2011 | Magazine Article
GD 5 How to calculate deformations in timber structures using Eurocodes
Explains the principles of serviceability limit states set out in Eurocode 0 and shows how to apply them to structural timber members, assemblies and built-up components. Explains timber-specific rules given in Eurocode 5 relating to creep and joint slip. Recommends some deflection limits and provides simple worked examples.
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01/01/2006 | Other Technical Guidance
