2. Transition from French standards to Eurocodes and their applications
For several decades now, the Eurocodes have been the essential reference for structural design and dimensioning in the European Union. They have gradually replaced former French national standards such as :
BAEL and BPEL: for concrete ;
CM66: for steel construction ;
NV65: for snow and wind loads.
This transition has harmonized practices and fostered fair competition between companies and design offices within member states. Today, Eurocodes are fully integrated into dimensioning methods, and mastering them is essential for any designer or checker.
However, the application of standards may differ depending on the type of market.
2.1 Differences...
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Bibliography
Manuels et ouvrages spécialisésStandards and norms
Eurocodes standards
- Bases de calcul des structures. - NF EN 1990 -
- Actions sur les structures. - NF EN 1991 -
- Calcul des structures en béton. - NF EN 1992 -
- Calcul des structures en acier. - NF EN 1993 -
- Calcul des structures mixtes acier-béton. - NF EN 1994 -
- Calcul des structures en bois. - NF EN 1995 -
- Calcul des structures en maçonnerie....
Regulations
National codes in force
Code de la construction et de l'habitation (France): safety and soundness rules.
Revised PS-MI 89 rules (earthquake safety in mainland France and French overseas departments).
Order of October 22, 2010: adoption of Eurocodes as mandatory standards.
European directives
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Reference institutions
CSTB (Centre scientifique et technique du bâtiment) : https://www.cstb.fr
CERIB (Centre d'études et de recherches de l'industrie du béton) : https://www.cerib.com/
FCBA (Institut technologique...
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