Eurokood

Eurokood is a term that refers to a set of European standards for structural design. These standards, officially known as Eurocodes, are a series of ten harmonized technical rules developed by CEN (European Committee for Standardization). They provide a common approach to structural design across the European Union and other countries that have adopted them. The Eurocodes cover a wide range of structural materials and types of construction, including buildings and civil engineering works.

The primary objective of the Eurocodes is to ensure the safety, serviceability, and durability of structures. They aim to facilitate the free movement of construction products and services within the European Economic Area by providing a common set of design principles and calculation methods. This standardization helps to reduce technical barriers to trade and promotes a higher level of structural engineering practice. The Eurocodes are developed and maintained by technical committees composed of experts from member countries. They are intended to be used in conjunction with national annexes, which allow for specific national choices and parameters to be incorporated. The implementation of Eurocodes has been a gradual process, with many countries phasing out their previous national standards in favor of the European ones.