Chapter 0: Introduction
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Published:2025
Roger P Johnson, Stephen J Hicks, 2025. "Introduction", Designers' Guide to EN 1994-1-1: 2026 Eurocode 4: Design of composite steel and concrete structures: Part 1.1: General rules and rules for buildings, Roger P Johnson, Stephen J Hicks
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This clause is preceded by a short ‘European foreword’, which refers to the preparation of this revision of EN 1994-1-1, gives some reminders to users and refers to the purpose and use of national annexes.
Of the Eurocodes listed in clause 0.1, EN 1994-1-1 cross-refers extensively only to EN 1992, ‘Design of concrete structures’ and EN 1993, ‘Design of steel structures’. There are a few references to EN 1990, ‘Basis of structural and geotechnical design’, with which it has to be consistent.
The way in which Eurocodes are used in practice depends to some extent on the laws and regulations of the country concerned, as explained in this clause. The Eurocodes recognise the responsibility of relevant authorities and have safeguarded their right to determine values related to safety matters at a national level.
