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EN 1991: Eurocode 1: Actions onStructures
Professor Haig Gulvanessian CBECivil Engineering Consultant,
Visiting Professor, Imperial CollegeLondon
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LINKS BETWEEN THE EUROCODES
EN 1990
EN 1991
EN 1992 EN 1993 EN 1994
EN 1995 EN 1996 EN 1999
EN 1998EN 1997
Structural safety,serviceability anddurability
Actions onstructures
Design and detailing
Geotechnicaland Seismicdesign
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Eurocode Programme for EN 1990 & EN 1991
March 2010June 09June 06Feb 06Actions in silos and tanksEN 1991-4
March 2010June 09June 06May 06Actions induced by cranes andmachinery
EN 1991-3
March 2010May 08October 03Sept 03Traffic loads on bridgesEN 1991-2
March 2010Dec08June 06May 06Accidental actionsEN 1991-1-7
March 2010May 08Nov 05July 05Actions during executionEN 1991-1-6
March 2010April 07March 04October 03Thermal actionsEN 1991-1-5
March 2010Oct 08May 05May 05Wind actionsEN 1991-1-4
March 2010Dec 05July 03July 03Snow LoadsEN 1991-1-3
Dec 2009April 07Nov 02Nov 02Actions on structures exposed to fireEN 1991-1-2March 2010Jan 06July 02April 02Densities, self-weight and imposed loadsEN 1991-1-1
Withdrl ofNS
Pub of NAPub byBSI
Date of AvailTitleEurocode
Eurocode 1: Actions on structures
March 2010Dec 08Dec 05Dec 05Basis of Structural Design with Annex A2for bridges
Annex A2of EN 1990
March 2010Dec 04July 02April 02Basis of Structural Design with Annex A1for buidings
EN 1990
Withdrl ofNS
Pub of NAPub byBSI
Date of AvailTitleEurocode
Eurocode: Basis of Structural Design
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EN 1991-1-1: Eurocode 1: Part 1-1:Densities, self-weight, imposed loads for
buildings
Professor Haig Gulvanessian CBE
Civil Engineering and Eurocodes Consultant,
Visiting Professor, Imperial College London
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Scope of Presentation
EN 1991-1-1:2002 – Eurocode 1: Actions on Structures – Part
1-1: General actions – Densit ies, self-weight, imposed
loads for buildings
l Outline content
l Compare with BS 6399 Parts 1 and 3 and BS 648
l Outline UK National Annex to EN 1991-1-1
l Identify topics covered in BS6399 but not in EN 1991-1-1
and vice versa
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EN 1991-1-1: Contentsl Foreword
l Section 1 Generall Section 2 Classification Of Actionsl Section 3 Design Situationsl Section 4 Densities Of Construction And Stored
Materialsl Section 5 Self-weight Of Construction Worksl
Section 6 Imposed Loads On Buildingsl Annex A (Informative) Tables For Nominal Density OfConstruction Materials, And Nominal Density AndAngles Of Repose For Stored Materials
l Annex B (Informative) Vehicle Barriers And Parapets ForCar Parks
N.B. imposed loads due to occupancy and maintenance aregiven only in EN 1991-1-1 (unlike BS6399 Part 3). SnowLoads on roofs are given in BS EN 1991-1-3
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EN 1991-1-1: Classification of Actions
l Variation in time: Permanent, Variable or Accidental
l Origin: Direct or Indirect
l Spatial Variation: Fixed or Free
l Nature and/or structural response: Static or Dynamic
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EN 1991-1-1: Classification of Actions
Self-weight of construction works:
l generally a Permanent Fixed action,
l If Free (e.g. moveable partitions) then treat as an
additional imposed load.
l Ballast and earth loads on roofs/terraces: Permanent with
variations in properties (moisture content, depth) duringthe design l ife being taken into account.
l If Variable with time then represented by upper and lower
characteristic values, and
Imposed loads on buildings :
l generally Variable Fixed or Variable Free actions
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σG
1.64σG 1.64σG
G k,inf G k,supµG
σG
Mean (small variability)
Largevariability
Largevariability
PERMANENT ACTIONS
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EN 1991-1-1: Classification of Actions
Imposed loads on buildings :l generally Variable Fixed or Variable Free actions
l Imposed loads generally quasi-static and allow for smalldynamic effects in static structures. When dynamicresponse possible, a dynamic analysis is recommendedas per the National Annex
l Actions causing significant acceleration of structuralmembers are classified as dynamic and need to beconsidered via a dynamic analysis
l For fork-lift trucks and helicopters additional inertial
loads from hoisting and take-off/landing are accountedfor through a dynamic magnification factor applied toappropriate static load values
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EN 1991-1-1: Design Situations –
Permanent Loads
l The total self-weight of s tructural and non-structural
members may be taken as a single action when
combinations of actions are being considered
l Where it is in tended to add or remove structural or non-
structural members after construction critical load cases
need to be identif ied and taken into account.
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EN 1991-1-1: Design Situations – Imposed
loads
l For roofs of buildings, imposed loads should not be
considered to act simul taneously with snow loads or wind
actions.
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EN 1991-1-1: Densities of construction and
stored materials
l Characteristic values of densities of construction andstored materials should generally be used in theexpressions for combination of actions.
l Where only mean values available , they should be takenas characteristic values in the design. Mean values for alarge number of different materials are given in EN 1991-1-1 Annex A.
l For materials not in Annex A either:- the characteristic value of density needs to bedetermined as per EN 1990, where a normal distribut ionmay be assumed or,
- a reliable direct assessment carried out perhaps uti lisingEN 1990 Annex D.
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EN 1991-1-1: Self-weight of construction
works
l Generally represented by a single characteristic value calculated from nominal dimensions, characteristic
values of densities and inc luding, where appropriate,
ancillary elements, e.g. non-structural elements and fixed
services, weight of earth and ballast.
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EN 1991-1-1: Treatment of movable partitions
As in BS6399 Part 1, loads due to moveable partit ions are treated as
imposed loads but in a slightly different way as follows.
Provided that a floor allows a lateral distr ibut ion of loads, the self-weight
of movable partitions may be taken into account by a uniformly
distributed load q k which should be added to the imposed loads of
floors. This defined uniformly distributed load is dependent on the
self-weight of the partitions as follows:l for movable partitions with a self-weight ≤ 1,0 kN/m wall
length: q k =0,5 kN/m2;
l for movable partitions with a self-weight ≤ 2,0 kN/m walllength: q k =0,8 kN/m2;
l for movable partitions with a self-weight ≤ 3,0 kN/m wall
length: q k =1,2 kN/m2.
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EN 1991-1-1: Imposed loads on buildings
Characteristic values of loads for floors and roofs for the
following types of occupancy and use:
l residential, social, commercial and administration areas
l garage and vehicle traffic
l areas for storage and industr ial activ ities
l roofs
l helicopter landing areas
l barriers and walls having the function of barriers.
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EN 1991-1-1: Imposed loads on buildings
Loads arise due to occupancy and the values given in EN 1991-1-1account for
l normal use by persons
l furniture and moveable objects,
l vehicles
l rare events such as concentrations of people and furniture dur ingtimes of re-organisation and refurbishment
l Floor and roof areas in buildings are sub-divided into 11 categories according to use; loads specified are represented by uniformly distributed loads (UDL), concentrated loads , line loads or combinations thereof.
l
Heavy equipment such as may be found in communal kitchens or boiler rooms are specifically excluded from EN 1991-1-1. Need to beagreed with the Client and the relevant Authori ty for specific projects.
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EN 1991-1-1:: Load values associated with variousintensities of people loading
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EN 1991-1-1: Imposed loads on buildings
Main Categories of Use
l Residential, social, commercial andadministration areas
- 4 categories (A, B, C and D)l Areas for storage and industr ial activ ities
- 2 categories (E1 and E2)
l Garages and vehicle traffic (excluding bridges)- 2 categories (F and G)
l Roofs- 3 categories (H, I and K)
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EN 1991-1-1: Imposed loads on buildings – Categories
of use – residential, social, commercial and
administrative
Table 6.1 – Categories of useCategory Specific use Example
A Areas for domestic andresidential activities
Rooms in residential buildings and houses;bedrooms and wards in hospitals;bedrooms in hotels and hostels kitchens and toilets.
B Office areas
C Areas where people maycongregate (with theexception of areas definedunder category A, B andD
1))
C1: Areas with tables, etce.g. areas in schools, cafes, restaurants, dining halls, readingrooms, receptions
C2: Areas with fixed seats,e.g. areas in churches, theatres or cinemas, conference rooms,lecture halls, assembly halls, waiting rooms, railway waiting rooms.
C3: Areas without obstacles for moving people, e.g. areas inmuseums, exhibition rooms, etc. and access areas in public andadministration buildings, hotels, hospitals, railway station forecourts
C4:Areas with possible physical activities,e.g. dance halls, gymnastic rooms, stages .
C5:Areas susceptible to large crowds, e.g. in buildings for publicevents like concert halls, sports halls including stands, terraces andaccess areas and railway platforms.
D Shopping areas D1: Areas in general retail shops
D2: Areas in department stores.
1)Attention is drawn to 6.3.1.1(2), in particular for C4 and C5. See EN 1990 when dynamic effects need to be
considered. For Category E, see Table 6.3
NOTE 1. Depending on their anticipated uses, areas likely to be categorised as C2, C3, C4 may becategorised as C5 by decision of the client and/or National annex.
NOTE 2. The National annex may provide sub categories to A, B, C1 to C5, D1 and D2
NOTE 3. See 6.3.2 for storage or industrial activity
Table 6.1 – Categories of useCategory Specific use Exam ple
A Areas for domestic andresidential activities
Rooms in residential buildings and houses;bedrooms and wards in hospitals;bedrooms in hotels and hostels kitchens and toilets.
B Office areas
C Areas where people maycongregate (with theexception of areas definedunder category A, B andD
1))
C1 : Areas with tables, etce.g. areas in schools, cafes, restaurants, dining halls, readingrooms, receptions
C2 : Areas with fixed seats,e.g. areas in churches, theatres or cinemas, conference rooms,lecture halls, assem bly halls, waiting rooms, railway waiting rooms .
C3 : Areas without obstacles for moving people, e.g. areas in
museums , exhibition rooms, etc. and access areas in publ ic andadministration buildings, hotels, hospitals, railway station forecourts
C4 :Areas with possible physical activities,e.g. dance hal ls, gymnastic rooms, stages .
C5 :Areas susceptible to large crowds, e.g. in buildings for publicevents like concert halls, sports halls including stands, terraces andaccess areas and rai lway platforms.
D Shopping areas D1: Areas in general retail shops
D2 : Areas in department stores.
1)
Attention is drawn to 6.3.1.1(2), in particular for C4 and C5. See EN 1990 when dynamic effects need to beconsidered. For Category E, see Table 6.3
NOTE 1. Depending on their anticipated uses, areas likely to be categorised as C2, C3, C4 may becategorised as C5 by decision of the client and/or National annex.
NOTE 2. The National annex may provide sub categories to A, B, C1 to C5, D1 and D2
NO TE 3. See 6.3.2 for storage or industrial activity
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Imposed loads on buildings – Loads for floors,
balconies and stairs for residential, social,
commercial and administrative useTable 6.2 – Imposed loads on floors, balconies and stairs in buildings
Categories of loaded areas qk [kN/m
2]
Qk [kN]
Category A- Floors- Stairs- Balconies
Category B
Category C- C1- C2- C3- C4- C5
Category D
-D1-D2
1,5 to 2,02,0 to 4,02,5 to 4,0
2,0 to 3,0
2,0 to 3,03,0 to 4,03,0 to 5,04,5 to 5,05,0 to 7,5
4,0 to 5,04,0 to 5,0
2,0 to 3,02,0 to 4,02,0 to 3,0
1, 5 to 4,5
3,0 to 4,02,5 to 7,0 (4,0)
4,0 to 7,03,5 to 7,03,5 to 4,5
3,5 to 7,0 (4,0)3,5 to 7,0
NOTE: Where a range is given in this table, the value may be set by the National annex. Therecommended values, intended for separate application, are underline d. qk is intended for thedetermination of general effects and Qk for local effects. The National annex may define differentconditions of use of this Table.
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EN 1991-1-1 - Reduction factor α A for floors
α ψ A AA
A m= + =57
1000
02
Clause NA 2.5 - Clause 6.3.1.2(10) (BSI National Annex)Reduction factors for imposed loads – floors and accessible
roofs Equation NA 2.1 should be used instead of expression 6.1recommended in EN 1991-1-1:2002 for evaluating the reductionfactor a A,a A = 1.0 – A/1000 ≥ 0.75 (NA 2.1)where A is the area (m2) supported (see NOTE) .
NOTE: Loads that have been specifically determined from knowledge of the
proposed use of the structure do not qualify for reduction.
Exp (6.1) - Clause 6.3.1.2(10)
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EN 1991-1-1 - Reduction factor α A for floors.
EN 1991-1-1 vs. BS 6399
0,760,760,542400,840,780,56160
0,880,800,59120
0,920,840,6380
0,960,960,7540
α A(BSI NA forEN 1991-1-1)
α A (EN 1991-1-1 with ψ o =
1,0)
α A (EN 1991-1-1 with ψ o =
0,7)
A (sq.m.)
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EN 1991-1-1 - Reduction factor α n for imposed
loads from several storeys (Clause 6.3.1.2 (11))
2nn
)2n(2 0n >−+= ψ α
Clause NA 2.6 - Clause 6.2.1.2 (11) (BSI National Annex)
‘Reduction factors for imposed loads from several storeys’
Equation NA 2.2 should be used instead of expression 6.2 recommended in EN 1991-1-1
for evaluating the reduction factor α
n,
{1.1 - n/10 (1≤ n≤ 5)
α n = {0.6 (5 < n≤10) (NA 2.2)
{0.5 (n > 10)
where n is the number of storeys with loads qualifying for reduction (see NOTE).
Alternatively, load reductions based on area in NA 2.5 may be applied (i.e. if α A <α n.)
However, the reductions given by equation NA 2.1 cannot be used in combination with
those determined from equation NA 2.2.NOTE: Loads that have been specifically determined from knowledge of the proposed use
of the structure do not qualify for reduction.
Exp (6.2) Clause 6.2.1.2
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EN 1991-1-1: Reduction factors αn and αA
2 4 6 8 100.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
)
n( )
2 n( )
)
n1)
n( )
αn
2 4 1086
0,8
0,7
0,6
0,5
0,9
ČR (A, B)
UK
CEN, DE
FR (A, B)
n
ČR (C, D)
FR (C, D)
20 30 40 50 600.5
0.6
0.7
0.8
0.9
1
)
A( )
1 A( )
)
A)
A( )
A( )
A
0,9
0,7
0,5
30 40 50 6020
ČR (A, B)
UK
FI
CENDE (A, B)
FR
DE (C, D)
A [m2]
α A
ČR (C, D)
0,8
0,6
αn
α A
A
A
ψ αn
ψ n
α An
00
0
7
5
,
)2(2
+=
−+
=
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EN 1991-1-1: Remarks on imposed load
• Effect of actions that cannot exist simultaneously
should not be considered together (EN 1990).
• For local verification concentrated load Q k actingalone should be considered.
•• Reduction factorsReduction factors ψ ψ andand ααnn should not be considered
together..
• For the design of a column loaded from severalstoreys, load distributed uniformly.
• For the design of a floor structure within one storey,
the imposed load shall be considered at the mostunfavourable part of the influence area.
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Load arrangements EN 1990 & EN 1991-1-1
Chess board arrangement Simpli ficat ion in EN 1991-1-1
Mid span bending moment of a floor structure
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EN 1991-1-1: Imposed loads on buildings
Main Categories of Use
l Residential, social, commercial and administration areas- 4 categories (A, B, C and D)
l Areas for storage and industrialactivities- 2 categories (E1 and E2)
l Garages and vehicle traffic (excluding bridges)- 2 categories (F and G)
l Roofs- 3 categories (H, I and K)
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EN 1991-1-1: Imposed loads on buildings
Categories and imposed loads on f loors for
storage and industrial use
Table 6.3 – Categories of storage and industrial useCategory Specific Use Example
E1 Areas susceptible toaccumulation of goods, includingaccess areas
Areas for storage use includingstorage of books and otherdocuments
E2 Industrial use
Table 6.4 – Imposed loads on floors due to storageCategories of loaded areas qk
[kN/m2]
Qk [kN]
Category E1 7,5 7,0
NOTE The values may be changed if necessary according to the usage (see Table 6.3 and Annex A)for the particular project or by the National annex. qk is intended for the determination of general effectsand Qk for local effects. The National annex may define different conditions of use of Table 6.4.
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EN 1991-1-1: Imposed loads on bui ldings: Fork
lift and transport vehiclesFork lifts and transpor t vehicles
l Forklifts are classified into 6 classes via their hoisting capacity, whichis reflected in other characteristics such as weight and plandimensions.
l
For each class, a static axle load is defined which is then increasedby a dynamic multiplication factor dependent on whether the forklifthas solid (2,0 ) or pneumatic tyres (1,4 ). That factor is intended toaccount for the inertial effects caused by acceleration anddeceleration of the hoisted load.
l Where transport vehicles move on floors, either freely or guided byrails, the actions need to be determined from the pattern of the
vehicle’s wheel loads. The static value of those wheel loads isdetermined from permanent weights and pay loads and the spectraof loads should be used to define appropr iate combination factorsand fatigue loads.
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Actions induced by forklifts
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EN 1991-1-1: Imposed loads on buildings
Main Categories of Use
l Residential, social, commercial and administration areas- 4 categories (A, B, C and D)
l
Areas for storage and industr ial activ ities- 2 categories (E1 and E2)
l Garages and vehicle traffic (excludingbridges)- 2 categories (F and G)
l
Roofs- 3 categories (H, I and K)
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EN 1991-1-1: Imposed loads on buildings
Garage and traffic areas
Garage and vehicle traffic areas (excluding bridges)
NOTE 1 For category F qk may be selected within the range 1,5 to 2,5 kN/m2 and Qk
may be selected within the range 10 to 20kN.
NOTE 2 For category G, Qk may be selected within the range 40 to 90kN
NOTE 3 Where a range of values are given in Notes 1 & 2, the value may be set by
the National annex.The recommended values are underlined.
Qk
Qk
qk
5,0Category F Gross vehicle weight: ≤ 30kNCategory G 30kN < gross vehicle weight ≤ 160 kN
Qk
[kN]
qk
[kN/m2]
Categories of traff ic areas
Table 6.8 – Imposed loads on garages and vehicle traffic areas
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Main Categories of Use
l Residential, social, commercial and administration areas
- 4 categories (A, B, C and D)
l Areas for storage and industr ial activ ities- 2 categories (E1 and E2)
l Garages and vehicle traffic (excluding bridges)
- 2 categories (F and G)
l
Roofs- 3 categories (H, I and K)
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Roofs
l Category H – Accessible for normal maintenance and
repair only
l Category I – Accessible with occupancy according tocategories A to G
l Category K – Accessible for special services e.g.
helicopter landing areas
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Imposed loads on roofs
NOTE 1 For category H qk may be selected within the range 0,0 to 1,0 kN/m2 and Qk may be
selected within the range 0,9 to 1,5 kN. Where a range is given the values may be set by theNational Annex. The recommended values are: qk = 0,4 kN/m2, Qk = 1,0kN
NOTE 2 qk may be varied by the National Annex dependent upon the roof slope
NOTE 3 qkmay be assumed to act on an area A which may be set by the National Annex. The
recommended value for A is 10m2, within the range of zero to the whole area of the roof.
NOTE 4 See also 3.3.2 (1)
QkqkCategory H
Qk
[kN]
qk
[kN/m2]
Roof
Table 6.10 – Imposed loads on roofs o f category H
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EN 1991-1-1: Imposed loads on buildings:
Imposed loads on roofs - helicopters
0,2 x 0,2
0,3 x 0,3
Qk = 20 kN
Qk = 60 kN
Q≤ 20 kN
20 kN< Q≤60 kN
HC1
HC2
Dimension of the
loaded area (m x m)
Take-off load QkTake-off load Q of
helicopter
Class of Helicopter
Table 6.11 – Imposed loads on roofs o f category K for helicopters
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EN 1991-1-1: Imposed loads on buildings
Horizontal loads on parapets and partit ion walls acting as
barriers
Table 6.12 – Horizontal loads on partition walls and parapetsLoaded areas qk
[kN/m] Category A
Category B and C1
Categories C2 to C4 and D
Category C5
Category E
Category F
Category G
qk
qk
qk
qk
qk
See Annex B
See Annex BNOTE 1 For categories A,B and C1, qk may be selected within the range 0,2 to 1,0 (0,5)
NOTE 2 For categories C2 to C4 and D q k may be selected within the range 0,8 kN/m to -1,0 kN/m
NOTE 3 For category C5, qk may be selected within the range 3,0 kN/m to 5,0 kN/m
NOTE 4 For category E q k may be selected within the range 0,8 kN/m to 2,0 kN/m. For areas ofcategory E the horizontal loads depend on the occupancy. Therefore the value of qk is defined as aminimum value and should be checked for the specific occupancy.
NOTE 5 Where a range of values is given in Notes 1, 2, 3 and 4, the value may be set by the NationalAnnex. The recommended value is underlined.
NOTE 6 The National Annex may prescribe additional point loads Qk and/or hard or soft body impactspecification for analytical or experimental verification.
EN 1991-1-1: Annex A (informative) Tables for nominal
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density of construct ion materials, and nominal density and
angles of repose for stored materials
l Table A.1 - Construction materials-concrete and mortar
l Table A.2 - Construction materials-masonry
l Table A.3 - Construction materials-wood
l Table A.4 - Construction materials-metals
l Table A.5 - Construction materials- other materials
l Table A.6 - Bridge materials
l Table A.7 - Stored materials - building and construction
l Table A.8 - Stored products – agricultural
l Table A.9 - Stored products - foodstuffs
l Table A.10 - Stored products - liquidsl Table A.11 - Stored products - solid fuels
l Table A.12 - Stored products - industrial and general
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EN 1991-1-1: ANNEX A: Table A.1 - Construction
materials-concrete and mortar
NOTE See Section 4
1) Increase by 1kN/m3 for normal percentage of reinforcing and pre-stressing steel2) Increase by 1kN/m3 for unhardened concrete
9,0 to 10,0 1)2)
10,0 to 12,0 1)2)
12,0 to 14,0 1)2)
14,0 to 16,0 1)2)
16,0 to 18,0 1)2)
18,0 to 20,0 1)2)
24,01)2)
>1)2)
19,0 to 23,012,0 to 18,018,0 to 20,012,0 to 18,0
concrete (see EN 206)lightweightdensity class LC 1,0density class LC 1,2density class LC 1,4
density class LC 1,6density class LC 1,8density class LC 2,0normal weightheavy weightmortarcement mortargypsum mortarlime-cement mortarlime mortar
Densityγ
[kN/m 3 ]
Materials
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materials-metals
27,083,0 to 85,083,0 to 85,087,0 to 89,071,0 to 72,5
76,0112,0 to 114,077,0 to 78,571,0 to 72,0
metals
aluminiumbrassbronzecopperiron, castiron, wroughtleadsteelzinc
Densityγ
[kN/m 3 ]
Materials
EN 1991 1 1 ANNEX A T bl A 12 St d
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EN 1991-1-1: ANNEX A: Table A.12 - Stored
products - industrial and general
NOTE See Section 4.
-----
--
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4540
-4545-
6,08,56,0
11,0
8,510,0
15,011,0
10,0 to 17,022,012,0
3,02,55,0
14,0
books and documentsbooks and documents,densely storedfiling racks and cabinetsgarments and rags, bundled
ice, lumpsleather, piledpaperin rollspiledrubberrock saltsaltsawdust
dry, baggeddry, loosewet, loosetar, bitumen
Angleof repose
φ[°]
Densityγ
[kN/m 3 ]
Products
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EN 1991-1-1: Annex B - Vehicle barriers and
parapets for car parksl Designated as an Informative Annex
l Identical to Clause 11 of BS 6399 Part 1.
Impact force determined from:- the mass of the vehicle,- the velocity of the vehicle orthogonal to the barrier, and- the deformations of both the vehicle and the barrier.
l Values are given for two cases dependent upon gross mass of thevehicle, the dividing l ine being a vehicle of gross mass 2500kg.
l Includes the forces that barriers on access ramps are required to
resist.
l The National Annex requires this Annex to be used in the UK
EN 1991 1 1: Annex B Vehicle barriers and
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EN 1991-1-1: Annex B - Vehicle barriers and
parapets for car parksThe horizontalcharacteristic force F (inkN), normal to anduniformly distributedover any length of 1,5 mof a barrier for a car park, required towithstand the impact of a vehicle is given by theexpression below:
(Clause B(2) of BS EN 1991-1-1:2002)
F = 0,5mv 2 / (δc + δb)
Where :
lm is the gross mass of the vehicle in (kg)
lv is the velocity of thevehicle (in m/s) normal
to the barrier lδc is the deformationsof the vehicle (in mm)
lδb is the deformationsof the barrier (in mm)
Example The graph below shows the variation of F for various deformations for
the vehicle and the barrier for a car of mass 1500kg.
Thus for δb = 0 and δc = 100, F = 150kN
Thus for δb = 100 and δc = 50, F = 100kN
0.0
100.0
200.0
300.0
400.0
500.0
600.0
0 50 100 150 200δ b [mm]
F
[ k N ]
δc = 50
m=1500 kg
δc = 100
m=1500 kg
δc = 200
m=1500 kg
δc = 50m=2500 kg
δc = 100
m=2500 kg
δc = 200
m=2500 kg
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l Gives NDPs for 10 clauses
l Many NDPs are to either:
- to conf irm that the recommended values in the specified
ranges are to be used, or if those values are not to be
used,- to select alternative values
l Gives decisions on using Informative Annexes A and B
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Comment
l Ranges generally permit the insertion of values from
current practice i.e. insertion of appropriate values from
BS 6399 Parts 1 and 3.
l
BS EN 1990 recommends partial factors for loads of - self-weight 1,35 (c.f. UK 1,4), and
- imposed 1,5 (c.f. UK 1,6)
l Thus direct insertion of UK values with EN 1990 factors
will produce smaller ultimate limit state design loads.
UK N ti l A f EN 1991 1 NDP
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l Clause 2.2(3) ‘Dynamically Susceptible Structures’
The NA essentially g ives the design gu idance from BS6399 Part 1.
l Clause 5.2.3 Additional Provisions Specific for Bridges
The NA gives values for the upper and lower characteristic values of the
nominal depth and density of ballast taking into account consolidation (if
appropr iate), self-weight of surface coatings and cables, pipes and service
ducts and other non-structural elements such as bridge furniture.
l Clauses 6.3.1.1 Categories and 6.3.1.2 Values of Actions for residential, social, commercial and administrative areas
The NA sub-categories and gives corresponding load values for the
categories in Table 6.1 of EN 1991-1-1. Sub-categories - essentially as Table 1of BS6399 Part 1. Clause 6.3.1.2 gives methods for determining reduction
factors for loaded areas of floors and imposed loads in columns from several
storeys. The NA insists that the BS6399 Part 1 reduction factors should e
used.
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l Clauses 6.3.2.1 Categories and 6.3.2.2 Values of Actions for storage
and industrial use The NA gives the sub-categories and corresponding loads for category E1
(loads for storage) from Table 6.4 of EN 1991-1-1.
l Clause 6.3.3.2 Values of Actions for garages and traffic areas
The NA replaces entries in Table 6.8 of EN 1991-1-1.
l Clause 6.3.4.2 Values of Actions (imposed loads on roofs)
In the NA appropr iate values replace the entries in Table 6.10 of EN 1991-1-1.
The replacement values take account of the slope of the roof and are similar
to the values for roofs accessible only for maintenance and repair given in
BS6399 Part 3.
l Clause 6.4 Horizontal loads on parapets and partition walls acting as barriers
In the NA, the entries in Table 6.12 of EN 1991-1-1 are replaced by those from
Table 4 in BS6399 Part 1.
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Table 6.4 (BS) - Imposed floor loads due to storageCategory of loadedareas
qk [kN/m2]
Qk [kN]
Category E1. 2.0 1.8
- E11 4.0 4.5
- E12 2.4 per metre of storage height 7.0
- E13 5.0 4.5
- E14 2.4 per metre of storage height but with aminimum of 6.5
7.0
- E15 4.0 per metre of storage height 9.0
- E16 4.8 per metre of storage height but with a
minimum of 9.6
7.0
- E17 4.8 per metre of storage height but with aminimum of 15.0
7.0
- E18 5.0 per metre of storage height but with aminimum of 15.0
9.0
Table 6.3 (BS) – Categories of storage and industrial use Category Specific use Examples (Sub-categories)
E1: General areas for static equipment not specified elsewhere
(institutional and public buildings)E11: Reading rooms with book storage, e.g. libraries
E12: General storage other than those specified
E13: File rooms, filing and storage space (offices)
E14: Stack rooms (books)
E15: Paper storage for printing plants and stationery stores
E16: Dense mobile stacking (books) on mobile trolleys, in publicand institutional buildings
E17: Dense mobile stacking (books) on mobile trucks, inwarehouses
E1 Areas susceptible to
accumulation of goods,including accessareas.
E18: Cold storage
E2 Industrial use
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Table 1 – Imposed loads on floors for areas of industrial use
Category
of loaded
area
Examples of specific use qk
kN/m2
Qk
kN
Communal kitchens except thosecovered by occupancy class A in
Table NA.3
3,0 4,5
Operating theatres, X-ray rooms,
utility rooms
2,0 4,5
Work rooms (light industrial)
without storage
2,5 1,8
Kitchens, laundries, laboratories 3,0 4,5
Rooms with mainframe computers
or similar equipment
3,5 4,5
Machinery halls, circulation spaces
therein
4,0 4,5
Cinematographic projection rooms 5,0 To be determined
for specific use
Factories, workshops and similar
buildings (general industrial)
5,0 4,5
Foundries 20,0 To be determined
for specific use
Catwalks – 1,0 at 1 m centres
Fly galleries (i.e. access structuresused in theatres to hang scenery,
curtains, etc.)
4,5 kN/m rundistributed
uniformly over
width
–
E2(industrial
use)
Ladders – 1,5 rung load
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1 Imposed loads on garages and vehicle traffic area 2 Imposed loads on roofs (Category H)
Table 6.8 (BS) – Imposed loads on garages and vehicle traffic areas
Categories of traffic areas qk
[kN/m2]
Qk
[kN]Category FGross vehicle weight: ? 30 kN
2.5 10.0
Category G
30 kN < gross vehicle weight ?160 kNTo be determined for specific use
NOTE: qk and Qk should not be applied simultaneously
Table 6.10 (BS) - Imposed loads on roofs of category HRoof Slope (Degrees) qk [kN/m
2] Qk [kN]
α < 30o 0.6
30o ≤ α < 60
o0.6 [(60 - α)/30]
α ≥ 60o 0
0.9
1
2
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Table 6.12(BS) - Minimum horizontal imposed loads for parapets, barriers, andpartition wallsLoaded Areas Examples (sub-categories) qk [kN/m]
(i) All areas within or serving exclusively one
dwelling including stairs, landings etc butexcluding external balconies and edges ofroofs (see viii)
0.4Category A
(ii) Other residential 0.7(iii) Areas not susceptible to overcrowding inoffice and institutional buildings
0.7Categories B and C1
(iv) Restaurants and bars 1.0(v) Areas having fixed seating within 530mmof the barrier, balustrade or parapet
1.0
(vi) Stairs, landings, corridors and ramps 0.8(vii) External balconies and edges of roofs.Footways within building curtilage andadjacent to basement/sunken areas.
0.8
Categories C2 - C4 and D
(viii) All retail areas including public areas ofbanks/building societies or betting shops.For areas where overcrowding may occur,see C5
1.0
(ix) Footways less than 3m wide adjacent tosunken areas
3.0
(x) Theatres, cinemas, discotheques, bars,auditoria, shopping malls, assembly areas,studios. Footways greater than 3m wideadjacent to sunken areas
3.0
Category C5
(xi) Grandstands and stadia See requirements ofthe appropriate UKcertifying authority
(xii) industrial; and storage buildings exceptas given below
0.8
(xiii) Light pedestrian traffic routes inindustrial and storage buildings exceptdesignated escape routes
0.8
Category E
(xiv) Light access stairs and gangways notmore than 600mm wide 0.8
(xv) Pedestrian areas in car parks includingstairs, landings, ramps, edges or internalfloors, footways , edges of roofs
1.5 Category F/G
(xvi) Horizontal loads imposed by vehicles See Annex B of BS EN1991-1-1:2002
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Differences in scope between EN 1991-1-1 and
BS 6399: Part 1
l The scope of EN 1991-1-1 is more comprehensive than
that of BS6399 Part 1. EN 1991-1-1 provides values for
more types of imposed loads, and also covers imposed
loads on roofs (covered by BS6399 Part 3), and the
information g iven in BS 648.
l Two areas which are in BS6399 but not in EN 1991-1-1:
- accidental loads on key or protected elements which are
given in EN 1991-1-7, and
- vertical loads on parapets, barriers and balustrades.
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