1. Overview of Eurocode 7

1.1 Regulatory basis

The complete collection of "Structural Eurocodes", drawn up as part of the work of Technical Committee 250 (TC250) of the European Committee for Standardization (CEN), currently comprises nine volumes:

• Eurocode 0 – Bases de calcul des structures ;

• Eurocode 1 – Design bases and actions on structures ;

• Eurocode 2 – Design of concrete structures ;

• Eurocode 3 – Design of steel structures ;

• Eurocode 4 – Design of steel-concrete composite structures ;

• Eurocode 5 – Design of timber structures ;

• Eurocode 6 – Design of masonry...