Workshop on Eurocodes: Training the trainers, Moscow, 9-10 December, 2010 1 European Legislation and Standardization: Benefits of International Cooperation

Workshop on Eurocodes: Training the trainers, Moscow, 9-10 December, 2010 1

European Legislation and Standardization:

Benefits of International Cooperation

Artur PintoMartin Poljansek

...European Commission, Joint Research Centre

Institute for Protection and Security of the CitizenEuropean Laboratory for Structural Assessment

Workshop on Eurocodes: Training the trainers, Moscow, 9-10 December, 2010

http://eurocodes.jrc.ec.europa.eu/


The Joint Research Centre – JRC

EUROPEAN COMMISSION

26 COMMISSIONERS

Maire Geoghegan-

Quinn Commissioner for Science &

Research

DG RESEARCH

DGJRC

DGENTR

OTHERDGs

Jose Manuel Barroso

President

A. Tajani

Commissioner for Enterprise

& Industry

JRC | The Eurocodes | Implementation | Benefits and opportunities


Outline

• The European Legislation and Standardization Systems

• Implementation of the Eurocodes in the European Union (EU)

• Benefits of International Cooperation


The Eurocodes


The Eurocodes

• European Standards (EN) for the design (structural) of buildings and other civil Engineering Structures (construction works) (58 Parts)

• Since March 2010: the only design standards in EU and EFTA (31 countries, > 500 million citizens)


Country Standard Transposing a European Standard


Outline


• Implementation of the Eurocodes in the European Union (EU)

• Benefits of International Cooperation


Legislation and Standards(EU and National levels)


Eurocodes are an Instrument (Tool) for:

• Functioning of the internal market for construction products and engineering services

• Leading to more uniform levels of safety (construction works) in Europe

The Role of the Eurocodes …


Publication of National Standards

(58 parts)

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Eurocodes: Implementation Progress, …



Moscow workshop (2008) – Conclusions

• Willingness for active cooperation in standardisation

• Need to seek greater convergence in technical regulation

• The Eurocodes: a starting point for convergence and collaboration

• Develop framework for collaborative pre-normative research projects: performance-based standards, sustainability requirements, safety and security, life-cycle cost assessment, …


Benefits of International Cooperation:• Removal of trade barriers;

• Safety of citizens;• Scientific, industrial and technical cooperation.


Eurocodes are the reference documents for construction products:

• Enable manufacturers to comply with European legislation;

• Provide a common and transparent basis for fair competition in the construction market;

• Facilitate the exchange of construction and engineering services;

• Facilitate the free movement of structural materials, products, components and kits;


Basic Requirements for Construction Works(BWRs)

• BWR1 - MECHANICAL RESISTANCE AND STABILITY

• BWR2 - SAFETY IN CASE OF FIRE

• BWR3 - HYGIENE, HEALTH AND THE ENVIRONMENT

• BWR4 – SAFETY IN USE

• BWR5 – PROTECTION AGAINST NOISE

• BWR6 – ENERGY ECONOMY AND HEAT RETENTION

• BWR7 – SUSTAINABLE USE OF NATURAL RESOURCES

Goal:“A set of Interoperable European Standards addressing all BWRs”

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European (EU) Legislation: The Construction Products Directive/Regulation (CPD/R)


Thank you for your attention

http://eurocodes.jrc.ec.europa.eu




EN 1990 – Basis of DesignEN 1990 – Basis of Design

EN 1991

EN 1992 EN 1993 EN 1994EN 1995 EN 1996 EN 1999

EN 1998EN 1997

Structural safety, serviceability and durability

Actions on structures

Design and detailing

Geotechnical and Seismic

design

[…EUROPEAN STANDARDS (EN)…] [..National Annexes..]

NDPs

Provisional NDPs

THE EN EUROCODES and the Nationally Determined Parameters (NDPs)


Benefits and opportunities:

Removal of trade barriers:

• The European Union is a major power in world trade with strong interest in open markets and clear regulatory frameworks.

• The External Trade policy is to remove barriers in order to make trading with partners significantly easier, thus benefiting both sides.

• Transparent, effective and respected common rules are essential to achieve this objective.

• Access to the enlarged European market of 27 countries with 500 million potential customers.


Safety of citizens

• The Eurocodes suite is the principle contributor to the safety of citizens in the built environment, on the basis of the best possible scientific advice.

• They help to protect citizens from sub-standard products and are a tool for the cross-border harmonisation of safety levels in construction.


Outline


• The Role of the Eurocodes

• The Eurocodes Implementation Road-map

• Further Development of the Eurocodes

A complete set of Standards addressing all Basic Requirements for Construction-Works


Scientific, industrial and technical cooperation

The intended benefits and opportunities arising from the implementation and use of the Eurocodes:

• provide a common understanding between owners, operators and users, designers, contractors and manufacturers;

• provide a common basis for research and development;

• encourage innovation in construction products and works.


European Standards: Key positive facts

• Clear policy objectives (Single Market, Competitiveness, Energy efficiency/saving, Environment, Health, … Sustainability)

• Recognition of the role of standards (in policy implementation, …)

• Shared responsibilities/duties (development, implementation)(European Commission, Member States, CEN, NSBs, Industry)



EN Eurocodes: Key positive facts

• A complete set of standards for design of buildings and other civil engineering structures(Performance based – limit-state concept, all materials, seismic design, geotechnical design, …))

• Flexible (Harmonized Part + Country/region Specific Part)(The concept of Nationally Determined Parameters – NDPs)

• European (EU) Commitment to Further development(New materials, Environment and Energy, … Sustainability issues)

• The Role of the Joint Research Centre (Policy Support, Research and Innovation, Coordination Scientific/Technical Support, Support to the Implementation of the Eurocodes)

Documents

Workshop on Eurocodes: Training the trainers, Moscow, 9-10 December, 2010 1 European Legislation and Standardization: Benefits of International Cooperation