Eurocode 3 - Design of steel structures - Part 2: Bridges

EN 1993-2 provides rules for structural design of steel bridges and steel parts of steel-concrete composite bridges. EN 1993-2 is applicable to the resistance, serviceability and durability of steel bridge structures. The design of tension components and related parts is covered by EN 1993-1-11. For the design of hangers for tied-arch bridges, the additional provisions in Annex A apply. Supplementary requirements for seismic design are given in EN 1998-2. Unless specifically stated, EN 1990, EN 1991 (all parts), EN 1998 (all parts) and EN 1993-1 (all parts) apply. The design methods given in EN 1993-2 are applicable if: - the execution quality is as specified in EN 1090-2 and EN 1090-4, and - the construction materials and products used are as specified in the relevant parts of EN 1993, or in the relevant material and product specifications.