Standard NBN ENV 1994-2:1998

Summary :

(1) P ENV 1994-2:1997 gives a general basis for the design of composite bridges. (2) P In addition ENV 1994-2:1997 gives a specific basis for the design of composite structures and members for bridges such as road, railway, and pedestrian bridges, and detailed rules for composite bridge structures such as beam and slab bridge decks, box girders , trusses and columns that support bridge decks. (3) No application rules are given for the use of unbonded tendons or for cable stayed bridges. (4) P For the use of composite slabs in bridges, see 7.1.1. (5) P For the use of filler beam decks, see annex K. (6) P Provisions for the design of high strength cables, bearings and expansion joints are given in annexes A, B and E of ENV 1993-2:1997. (7) P The implicit inclusion of a type of bridge or a form of structure (as defined in 1.4.1(2)) does not imply that all details of its design are covered comprehensively. (8) For the execution of steel structures, reference should be made to ENV 1090-5.