Description

Eurocode System for structural timber design

This European Standard, a part of the BS EN 1995 Eurocode series, gives general design rules for timber structures together with specific design rules for buildings.

The following subjects are dealt in this European Standard: basis of design; material properties; durability; basis of structural analysis; ultimate limit states; serviceability limit states; connections with metal fasteners; components and assemblies; structural detailing and control.

BS EN 1995-1-1 does not cover the design of structures subject to prolonged exposure to temperatures over 60 degrees C. It describes the principles and requirements for safety, serviceability and durability of timber structures. It is based on the limit state concept used in conjunction with a partial factor method.

For the design of new structures, BS EN 1995-1-1 is intended to be used, for direct application, together with BS EN 1990:2002 and relevant parts of BS EN 1991.

Numerical values for partial factors and other reliability parameters are recommended as basic values that provide an acceptable level of reliability. They have been selected assuming that an appropriate level of workmanship and of quality management applies.

This standard has been amended to include changes made by CEN.