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Eurocodes

Eurocodes

Eurocodes

(OP)
Good day
I am based in South Africa its my first time using Eurocodes. I am quite overwhelmed can anyone please assist especially with the basic stuff for steel design.

1.Load combinations.
2.what are the important checks to do
3. Sample calculations to illustrate load combinations, section design and the various checks.

Your assistance will be greatly appreciated.

Kind Regards
Mmusi

RE: Eurocodes

Hello
well not easy to answer in 2 sentences
There are a lot of good books on use of eurocode...also many information and examples you will find asking dr google

RE: Eurocodes

Google :

1 - steel building design : worked examples for students

2 - commentary and worked examples to EN 1993 JRC

3 - designers' guide to EN 1993 Eurocode 3

RE: Eurocodes

Structural Elements Design Manual Authors Draycott & Bullman published by Butterworth & Heinemann

RE: Eurocodes

Some freely available information :
www.steelconstruction.info/Design
Then search for SCI P364
Steel Building Design Worked Example Open Section
There are many other useful design examples.

RE: Eurocodes

Eurocodes are OK to an extent - EC 3 for example can often give lighter steel structures than other codes,
but they are really intended for spreadsheets rather than hand calculation.

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