List of Eurocodes

By 2010, the traditional British Standards used for structural design were planned to be withdrawn. This shift means that anyone preparing to enter the structural engineering profession must understand how to apply the Eurocode design framework.

The Eurocodes differ noticeably from the older British Standards in both their design philosophy and the way information is presented. Instead of offering a single, comprehensive set of rules, the Eurocodes form a modular system of guidance. They are organised by material type, while general principles—such as loading requirements and overall design approach—are placed in separate documents. As a result, designing even a simple structure often requires consulting several different Eurocode parts.

Each Eurocode is divided into multiple sections, typically including a main document and a combination of informative and normative annexes. Every country also publishes a National Annex, which defines parameters specific to local practice. Because the core technical rules are harmonised across Europe, a UK engineer working in another European country only needs to obtain that country’s National Annex to apply the correct national values.

Below is a selection of Eurocodes relevant to structural design.

Eurocode 0 Basis of Design

Eurocode 1 Actions on Structures

EN1991-1.1 Densities, self weight and imposed loads

EN1991-1.2 Actions on structures exposed to fire

EN1991-1.3 Snow loads

EN1991-1.4 Wind loads

EN1991-1.5 Thermal actions

EN1991-1.6 Actions during excavation

EN1991-1.7 Accidental actions due to impact and explosions

EN1991-2 Traffic loads on bridges

EN1991-3 Actions induced by cranes and machinery

EN1991-4 Actions in silos and tanks

Eurocode 2 Design of Concrete Structures

EN1992-1.1 Common rules for buildings and civil engineering structures

EN1992-1.2 Structural fire design

EN1992-2 Bridges

EN1992-3 Liquid retaining and containment structures

Eurocode 3 Design of Steel Structures

EN1993-1.1 General rules and rules for buildings

EN1993-1.2 Structural fire design

EN1993-1.3 Cold formed thin gauge members and sheeting

EN1993-1.4 Structures in stainless steel

EN1993-1.5 Plated structural alelements

EN1993-1.6 Strength and stability of shell elemenets

EN1993-1.7 Strength and stability of planar structures transversely loaded

EN1993-1.8 Design of joints

EN1993-1.9 Fatigue strength of steel structures

EN1993-1.10 Selection of steel for fracture toughness and through thickness properties

EN1993-1.11 Design of structures with tension components made of steel

EN1993-1.12 Supplementary design rules for high strength steel (S460-S690)

EN1993-2 Bridges

EN1993-3 Towers masts and chimneys

EN1993-4 Silos tanks and pipelines

EN1993-5 Piling

EN1993-6 Crane supporting structures

Eurocode 4 Design of Composite Steel and Concrete Structures

EN1994-1.1 General - Common rules

EN1994-1.2 Structural fire design

EN1994-2 Bridges

EN1994-3 Buildings

Eurocode 5 Design of Timber Structures

EN1995-1.1 Common rules and rules for buildings

EN1995-1.2 Structural fire design

EN1992-2 Bridges

Eurocode 6 Design of Masonry Structures

EN1996-1.1 Rules for reinforced and unreinforced masonry

EN1996-1.2 Structural fire design

EN1996-1.3 Detailed rules on lateral loading

EN1996-2 Selection and execution of masonry

EN1996-3 Simplified calculation methods and simple rules for masonry structures

Eurocode 7 Geotechnical Design

EN1997-1 General rules

EN1997-2 Design assisted by laboratory testing

EN1997-3 Design assisted by field testing

Eurocode 8 Design Provision for Earthquake Resistant Structures

EN1998-1 Common rules, seismic actions and rules for buildings

EN1998-2 Bridges

EN1998-3 Strengthening and repair of buildings

EN1998-4 Silos, tanks and pipelines

EN1998-5 Foundations, retaining structures and geotechnical aspects

EN1998-6 Towers, masts and chimneys

Eurocode 9 Design of Aluminium Structures

EN1999-1.1 Common rules

EN1999-1.2 Structural fire design

EN1999-2 Structures susceptible to fatigue