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News Release from: The Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) | Subject: Manual to Eurocode 6
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 03 March 2008
Manual to Eurocode 6 now available
The Institution of Structural Engineers has published the Manual for the design of plain masonry in building structures to Eurocode 6.
IStructE guide to the new European standard for the use of masonry in structural design Written specifically for construction in the UK, the manual provides practical guidance on the design of structures using load bearing masonry and masonry infill to structural frames, consistent with the new standard, Eurocode 6 (EC6)
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 16 Jan 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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The manual supports the design of structures to BS EN 1996-1-1: 2005, BS EN 1996-1-2: 2005 and BS EN 1996-2: 2006 and Nationally Determined Parameters from the UK National Annex have been taken into account in the design formulae.
EC6 is the new European standard for the use of masonry in the structural design of buildings, using the limit-state concept which is common to Eurocodes.
BS 5628 is currently the British Standard for masonry in building.
However this is set to become obsolete in 2010 after which the Eurocode will be the industry benchmark.
As with other Eurocodes, EC6 will provide further opportunities for local engineers to work on projects in other countries within the EU and will create a more seamless marketplace across Europe.
The information included in the manual is limited to building structures that do not rely on bending in masonry for their overall stability (e.g sway frame buildings).
However, the design of individual masonry elements subject to lateral loading and involving bending for their resistance is included.
The structural design of reinforced and pre-stressed masonry is specifically excluded from the Manual, as are retaining walls and arched structures.
The manual includes detailed information on conceptual design and construction, choice of materials, fire safety, limit-state design, load bearing and laterally loaded masonry.
Keith Eaton, Chief Executive of IStructE, said: 'This manual provides concise, practical and straightforward guidance for engineers using masonry in the design process and will facilitate a more comfortable transition to EC6 within the UK'.
The publication of Manual for the design of plain masonry in building structures to Eurocode 6 was partly funded by The Aircrete Products Association, The Brick Development Association and The Concrete Block Association.
The cost of the publication is GBP45 for IStructE members and GBP70 for non-members.
To order copies visit the http://www.istructe.org/publications or call +44 (0)20 7235 4535.
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