2. NF EN 1995 (Eurocode 5): design of timber structures

Eurocode 5 (Design and calculation of timber structures) is divided into two parts: NF EN 1995 – 1 (General rules), and NF EN 1995 – 2 (Part 2: Design and calculation of timber structures – Bridges). Part NF EN 1995 – 1 (General rules) includes :

• Part 1-1: Common rules and rules for buildings ;

• part 1-2: General – Fire design of structures.

These standards describe the principles and requirements for the safety, serviceability and durability of timber structures. They are based on recently acquired knowledge , adapted to the boundary state concept used in...