Workshop on Eurocodes: Training the trainers, Moscow, 9-10 December, 2010 1 European Legislation and...
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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
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http://eurocodes.jrc.ec.europa.eu/
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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
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Outline
• The European Legislation and Standardization Systems
• Implementation of the Eurocodes in the European Union (EU)
• Benefits of International Cooperation
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The Eurocodes
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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)
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Country Standard Transposing a European Standard
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Outline
• The European Legislation and Standardization Systems
• Implementation of the Eurocodes in the European Union (EU)
• Benefits of International Cooperation
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Legislation and Standards(EU and National levels)
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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 …
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Publication of National Standards
(58 parts)
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tion(June. 2010 )
Eurocodes: Implementation Progress, …
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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, …
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Benefits of International Cooperation:• Removal of trade barriers;
• Safety of citizens;• Scientific, industrial and technical cooperation.
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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;
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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)
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Thank you for your attention
http://eurocodes.jrc.ec.europa.eu
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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)
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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.
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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.
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Outline
• The European Legislation and Standardization Systems
• 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
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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.
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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)
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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)