Ian 124-11 PDF

Interim Advice Note 124/11
Use of Eurocodes for the design

of highway structures

Use of Eurocodes for the
design of highway structures
Summary
This Interim Advice Note provides guidance on
the requirements for the implementation of
Eurocodes for the design of highway
structures.
Instructions for use

This IAN supersedes IAN123/10 and takes
immediate effect.
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Use of Eurocodes for the design of highway structures
1. Scope
This Interim Advice Note provides guidance and requirements for the use of Eurocodes for
the design of highway structures (including geotechnical works) on the English Strategic
Road network.
This Interim Advice Note does not apply to the assessment of existing structures.
2. Introduction
Eurocodes are the suite of European Standards covering structural design of all civil
engineering works, including bridges. The UK, as a member of the European Union, is
obliged to comply with the requirements of the Construction Products Directive (CPD) and
Public Procurement Directive (PPD), which set out the status of European Standards in the
member states.
Since the withdrawal of conflicting UK National Standards by the British Standards Institution
(BSi), Eurocodes have become the published and maintained structural design standards in
the UK. The Highways Agency expresses its requirements for the design of new and
modification of existing highway structures (including geotechnical works) in terms of
Eurocodes.
3. Implementation
Unless otherwise agreed with HA Project Sponsors/Project Managers and the Technical
Approval Authority (TAA), Eurocodes must be used for the design of new and modification of
existing highway structures (including geotechnical works), for:
a.
b.
All works where tenders are invited following the withdrawal of conflicting UK
National Standards;
Existing contracts where following the withdrawal of conflicting UK National
Standards any form of instruction or permission is given by HA to proceed with
works involving either:
i.
ii.
iii.
Preparatory design work, eg: preparation of Technical Approval

Documents
design of highway structures (including geotechnical works) or
design and construction of highway structures (including geotechnical
works).
If application of the above implementation rules in existing contracts may lead to abortive
costs or programme delays specific to a project then the HA Project Sponsor and TAA must
be informed.
Designers applying Eurocodes to any form of structural design must consider the guidance
and satisfy the requirements given in this document until further notice.
In addition, if required by the TAA the design may be subject to a level of check higher than
that required in BD2 Technical Approval of Highway Structures (DMRB 1.1.1).
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4. Specification
Designs to Eurocodes must be constructed in accordance with the referenced execution
standards which give specification requirements for the materials concerned.
The Specification for Highway Works (MCHW Volume 1) and the associated Notes for
Guidance (MCHW Volume 2) are being reviewed and will be revised as necessary to align
with the requirements given in the Execution Standards.
Pending the publication of revised sections incorporating the requirements of the execution
standards, departures from standards must be sought for the use of project specific
specifications incorporating these standards.
5. Interim requirements for the use of Eurocodes
The interim requirements for the use of Eurocodes for the design of highway structures are
included in Annex A of this Interim Advice Note.
6. Further Information
If you have any questions regarding this document, please contact:
Email: Standards_Feedback&[email protected]
Queries regarding the application of this document with respect to individual structures
should, in the first instance, be raised with local NetServ Structures Advisors.
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Appendix 1
The use of Use of Eurocodes for the Design of Highway Structures on

English DBFO Schemes
When used on the M25 DBFO Project this standard is to be amended as follows:
Para No.
Description
3. Implementation
Heading and
paragraphs
The heading and paragraphs are to be retained, and not deleted as required in the
Agreements principles of interpretation.
1st paragraph
Delete otherwise agreed with HA Project Sponsors/Project Managers and the

Technical Approval Authority (TAA) and insert an Alternative Proposal has been
Received or Received with comments by the Departments Nominee
Sub-paragraph b
Delete by HA and insert by the Departments Nominee
nd
paragraph
Delete abortive costs or

Delete HA Project Sponsor and TAA and insert Departments Nominee
Last paragraph
Delete paragraph
Annex A
The amendments to Annex A required for its use on the M25 DBFO Project are
included in Annex A at its Annex E.
When used on the other DBFO Schemes this standard is to be amended as follows:
Para No.
Description
3. Implementation
1st paragraph
Delete otherwise agreed with HA Project Sponsors/Project Managers and the Technical
Approval Authority (TAA) and insert an Alternative Proposal has been Received or
Received with comments by the Departments Nominee
Sub-paragraph b
Delete by HA and insert by the Departments Nominee
nd
paragraph
Delete abortive costs or

Delete HA Project Sponsor and TAA and insert Departments Nominee
Delete departures from standards must be sought and insert an Alternative Proposal
must have been Received or Received with comments by the Departments
Nominee
Annex A
The amendments to Annex A required for its use on other DBFO Schemes are included
in Annex A at its Annex E.
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Annex A
Interim requirements for the use of Eurocodes for the design of
highway structures
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INTERIM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE USE OF EUROCODES

FOR THE DESIGN OF HIGHWAY STRUCTURES
INTERIM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE USE OF EUROCODES FOR THE

DESIGN OF HIGHWAY STRUCTURES
Contents
Chapter
1.
Introduction
2.
Use of Eurocodes
3.
References
4.
Standards
5.
Notification
6.
Bibliography
Annex A:
Clarification of specific Eurocode requirements
Annex B:
Clauses of Published Documents that constitute the default means of

compliance with Eurocode clauses for the design of highway structures
Annex C:
Status of the DMRB documents and guidance or requirements for use with
Eurocodes
Annex D:
Project specific information to be recorded
Annex E:
Use of Eurocodes in Highways Agency DBFO schemes (in England only)
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1.
INTRODUCTION
Background
1.1.
Eurocodes are the suite of European Standards covering structural design of civil engineering
works, including highways structures. Eurocodes are the published and maintained structural design
standards in the UK and UK National Standards that are in conflict with Eurocodes have been
withdrawn.
Scope
1.2.
This Standard gives guidance, advice and the requirements of the Overseeing Organisation on
the use of Eurocodes for the design of highway structures (including geotechnical works) and aspects
of execution relevant to the design.
1.3.
Eurocodes must be used for the design of new highway structures (including geotechnical
works) unless agreed otherwise with the Technical Approval Authority (TAA).
1.4.
Eurocodes must not be used for the structural assessment of existing highway structures unless
agreed with the TAA.
1.5.
Eurocodes must be used as the basis for the design of modification works as follows unless
otherwise agreed with the TAA:
Strengthening or upgrading works design.

Structural element replacement design.
Component replacement design in conjunction with the relevant European Standard
for the component.
Other modification design.
1.5.1 Where strengthening or modification of the existing structure involves deriving the resistance,
serviceability performance or durability of a section that comprises both new and existing materials
acting together, the Designer must make a statement in the AIP to justify the use of Eurocodes in this
situation, taking into account the properties of the existing materials and workmanship compared to
those required by the relevant EuroNorms upon which the relevant Eurocodes depend.
1.5.2 Where modification works fall outside the scope of the relevant Eurocodes, the Designer must
make a statement in the AIP to justify the use of Eurocodes.
1.5.3 Where it is not possible to demonstrate the adequacy of a structural element using Eurocodes,
assessment standards may be used to re-examine particular elements/load effects for which failure is
determined. See also Clause 1.9.
1.6.
Eurocodes must be used in conjunction with any relevant European Standards for the design
of proprietary structures, temporary structures and temporary works unless otherwise agreed with the
TAA.
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1.7.
The Application Rules given in the Eurocodes may not fully cover the design of special types
of structures such as moveable bridges or bridges carrying both road and rail/light rail traffic. For such
structures additional design rules including values of partial factors, combination factors and values
and configurations of actions must be determined for the individual project, in accordance with the
relevant Principles given in BS EN 1990.
1.8.
Eurocodes may be applied to the design of structures where materials used and / or the actions
applied are outside the scope of Eurocodes subject to agreement with the TAA. See also Clause 2.1.
1.9.
Eurocodes must not be used in combination with UK National Standards (Non-Eurocodes)
unless otherwise agreed with the TAA.
Implementation
1.10.
This Standard must be used forthwith on all projects where Eurocodes are used.
Mandatory Sections
1.11. Sections of this Standard containing mandatory requirements are identified by being contained
in boxes. These requirements must be complied with or a prior agreement to a Departure from
Standard must be obtained from the Overseeing Organisation. The text outside boxes contains advice
and explanation, which is commended to users for consideration.
Definitions
1.12.
The following definitions apply throughout this Standard:

Application Rules
As defined in BS EN 1990.
Approval in Principle (AIP)
As defined in BD2 (DMRB 1.1.1).
Category
Departure
Criterion, which departs from, or is an aspect not

covered by, the Standards contained in the
Technical Approval Schedule, the DMRB or project
specific requirements.
EN
EN documents may be Eurocodes or EuroNorms.

Only ENs with the series designation 199X are
Eurocodes. Other ENs are EuroNorms.
Eurocodes
execution
National annex (NA)
Nationally Determined
Parameter (NDP)
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Principles
As defined in BS EN 1990
Published Documents (PD)
For the purpose of this Standard, Published

Documents contain non-contradictory
complementary information (NCCI) to assist in the
application of Eurocode Principles.
Technical Approval Authority

(TAA)
Third Party
Any person, organisation or other legal identity that

is not employed directly or indirectly by the
Overseeing Organisation.
Abbreviations
1.13.
The following abbreviations are used in this Standard:

BSI
British Standards Institution
CEN
Comit Europen de Normalisation (European Committee for

Standardization)
DBFO
Design, Build, Finance, Operate
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2.
USE OF EUROCODES
General
2.1.
The Designer must ensure that the design is compliant with the Principles and Application
Rules of Eurocodes, which have precedence over Design Manual for Road and Bridges (DMRB)
documents and other supplementary guidance.
2.2.
For the design of highway structures in materials other than concrete, steel and composite
concrete and steel, such as masonry, timber and aluminium, no specific guidance is given in this
Standard.
2.2.1 The Designer must propose a list of non-contradictory complementary information (NCCI),
including relevant BSI Published Documents to be used where appropriate for the individual project
for agreement with the TAA.
Eurocodes
2.3.
The relevant Eurocodes for the design of highway structures are listed in 3.3.
2.4.
Specific requirements of the Overseeing Organisation for aspects not covered in Eurocodes
and/or to set a NDP that differs from the recommendation in the UK National annex are given in
Annex A.
2.5.
The UK National annex may contain references to BSI Published Documents (listed in 3.5)
which should be used where available unless stated otherwise in this Standard.
2.5.1 For the purpose of this Standard, the clause numbers of BSI Published Documents listed in
Annex B for aspects not covered by and/or outside the scope of Eurocodes must be considered as the
default means of compliance with Eurocode clauses for the design of highway structures.
Status of Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) Documents

2.6.
The DMRB documents listed in Annex C1 and the additional guidance and requirements
listed thereof must be used for the design of highway structures.
2.7.
In cases where Eurocodes are used for the design, any identified aspects of the DMRB
documents which are in conflict with the Eurocodes should be reported to the TAA and Highways
Agency Research & Standards Management Group (email address:
Standards_Feedback&[email protected]).
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Use of Supplementary Guidance

2.8.
Supplementary guidance and advice from recognised sources and publications from
professional institutions may be used. Where applicable the source should be specified in the AIP.
Departures from Standards

2.9.
Departure from Eurocodes (BS EN) and UK National annexes (UKNA) are not permitted
except as follows:
There is adverse safety implication in the application of BS EN and/or UKNA in the

design. (BSI should be notified without delay)
Error in the BS EN and/or UKNA has been identified and it is being considered by BSI
or CEN for an amendment or corrigendum.
Aspects not covered by BS EN or UKNA.
Application to assessment of existing structure.
2.10. In cases where Clauses 1.7, 1.8 and / or 2.9 apply, approval for Departures must be obtained
from the TAA.
2.11. Use of the clauses in the Published Documents listed in clause 3.5 may be deemed to
constitute compliance with the Eurocode principles and application rules and will not require a
Departure from Standard to be submitted. For exceptions see clauses 2.13 and 2.15.
2.12. The PD clauses listed in Annex B address situations which the Eurocode provisions are not
considered to fully cover. Alternative methods in compliance with the Eurocode clauses may be
permitted subject to the agreement of the TAA.
2.12.1 If agreed, this information must be recorded on the AIP for Categories 2 and 3 structures.
2.12.2 For PD clauses not listed in Annex B; if the Designer adopts, subject to the agreement of the
TAA, a design that is contrary to the recommendation given in the PD clauses, this information must
be recorded in the AIP for Categories 2 and 3 structures.
2.13. PD 6687-1:2010: Background paper to the UK National annex to BS EN 1992-1 clause 2.5.
Types of reinforcement other than those covered in BS EN 1992-1-1 must only be used with approval
from the TAA.
2.14. For Categories 2 and 3 structures, the use of PD 6687-1:2010: Background paper to the UK
National annex to BS EN 1992-1 clause 2.22, PD 6687-2:2008 Recommendations for the design of
structures to BS EN 1992-2:2005 clauses 7.6.3 (limiting stress ranges in Tables 2A and 2B), 8.2.2,
8.2.3 (use of guidance provided in CIRIA Report C660), 9.1 and 10.1 must be recorded on the design
and check certificates.
2.15. PD 6688-1-7:2009 Recommendations for the design of structures to BS EN 1991-1-7 clause
2.5.2 for lightweight road structures, the restraint on the deck of a foot/cycle track bridge is required to
be designed to the action of the vehicle collision forces locally but need not be designed globally.
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2.16. Annex D of BS EN 15050:2007, which relates to bridge deck continuity at supports for decks
constructed using precast concrete elements, offers a simplified approach to dealing with redistribution
effects due to creep and shrinkage at the connection. The guidance given within Annex D of BS EN
15050:2007 may be used without obtaining approval for a Departure from Standard.
2.17. Where Eurocodes are used, information listed in Annex D relating to the individual project,
options and choice of method adopted must be recorded for Categories 2 and 3 structures.
Execution
2.18. Where Eurocodes are used for the design of highway structures, their execution must be in
accordance with the relevant execution standards listed in 3.4 and relevant parts of the Specification
for Highway Works (SHW). Pending the publication of revised sections of the SHW (Manual of
Contract documents for Highway Works Volume 1) incorporating the requirements of the execution
standards referred to above, departures from standards must be sought for the use of project specific
specifications incorporating these standards.
2.19. For concrete and steelwork the Execution Class should be in accordance with BS EN
13670:2009 and PD 6705-2:2010 respectively. For steelwork the quantified service category should
be in accordance with PD 6705-2:2010.
2.20. The Consequence Classes given in Table A.2 must be used unless otherwise agreed with the
TAA.
2.21. Where structural elements are designated a higher or lower consequence class than for the
whole structure, this information must be recorded in an AIP.
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3.
REFERENCES
The following documents are referred to in the text of this Standard including the Annexes
3.1.
Design Manual for Roads and Bridges

BA 26/94
BA 28/92
BA 41/98
BA 47/99
BA 67/96
BA 68/97
BA 82/00
BA 85/04
BA 92/07
BD 2/05
BD 7/01
BD 10/97
BD 12/01
BD 29/04
BD 33/94
BD 35/06
BD 36/92
BD 43/03
BD 45/93
BD 47/99
BD 51/98
BD 62/07
BD 65/97
BD 67/96
BD 68/97
BD 70/03
BD 78/99
BD 82/00
BD 90/05
BD 94/07
HA 66/95
HD 45/09
TD 19/06
TD 27/05
3.2.
Expansion Joints for Use in Highway Bridge Decks

Evaluation of Maintenance Costs in Comparing Alternative Designs for
Highway Structures
The Design and Appearance of Bridges
Waterproofing and Surfacing of Concrete Bridge Decks
Enclosure of Bridges
Crib Retaining Walls
Formation of Continuity Joints in Bridge Decks
Coatings for Concrete Highway Structures & Ancillary Structures
The Use of Recycled Concrete Aggregates in Structural Concrete
Technical Approval of Highway Structures
Weathering Steel for Highway Structures
Design of Highway Structures in Areas of Mining Subsidence
Design of Corrugated Steel Buried Structures with Spans Greater than 0.9
Metres and up to 8.0 Metres
Design Criteria for Footbridges
Expansion Joints for Use in Highway Bridge Decks
Quality Assurance Scheme for Paints and Similar Protective Coatings
Evaluation of Maintenance Costs in Comparing Alternative Designs for
Highway Structures
The Impregnation of Reinforced and Prestressed concrete Highway Structures
using Hydrophobic Pore-Lining Impregnants
Identification Marking of Highway Structures
Waterproofing and Surfacing of Concrete Bridge Decks
Portal and Cantilever Signs/Signal Gantries
As Built, Operational and Maintenance Records for Highway Structures
Design Criteria for Collision Protection Beams
Enclosure of Bridges
Crib Retaining Walls
Strengthened/Reinforced Soils and Other Fills for Retaining Walls and Bridge
Abutments. Use of BS 8006: 1995
Design of Road Tunnels
Design of Buried Rigid Pipes
Design of FRP Bridges and Highway Structures
Design of Minor Structures
Environmental Barriers
Road Drainage and Water Environment
Requirement for Road Restraint Systems
Cross-Sections and Headrooms
Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works
It is anticipated that further guidance will be provided in a separate Interim Advice Note to be issued
in 2010.
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3.3.
British Standards: Eurocodes
(The listed documents were current at the time of preparation of this standard; it is the Designers
responsibility to ensure that the documents used are the most recent revision and to use the relevant
published amendments and corrigenda.)
3.3.1.
BS EN 1990:2002 + A1:2005 Eurocode 0: Basis of structural design

NA to BS EN 1990:2002 + A1:2005 UK National Annex to Eurocode 0 Basis of structural
design
3.3.2.
i)
BS EN 1991-1-1:2002 Eurocode 1: Actions on structures. General Actions. Densities,

self-weight, imposed load for buildings
NA to BS EN 1991-1-1:2002 UK National Annex to Eurocode 1: Actions on
structures. General Actions. Densities, self-weight, imposed load for buildings
ii)
BS EN 1991-1-3:2003 Eurocode 1: Actions on structures. General Actions. Snow

loads
structures. General Actions. Snow loads
iii)
BS EN 1991-1-4:2005 Eurocode 1: Actions on structures. General Actions. Wind

actions
structures. General Actions. Wind actions
iv)
BS EN 1991-1-5:2003 Eurocode 1: Actions on structures. General Actions. Thermal

actions
structures. General Actions. Thermal actions
v)
BS EN 1991-1-6:2005 Eurocode 1: Actions on structures. General Actions. Actions

during execution
structures. General Actions. Actions during execution
vi)
BS EN 1991-1-7:2006 Eurocode 1: Actions on structures. General Actions.

Accidental actions
NA to BS EN 1991-1-7:2006 UK National Annex to Eurocode 1: Actions on structures. Part

1-7 : Accidental actions
vii)
BS EN 1991-2:2003 Eurocode 1: Actions on structures. Traffic loads on bridges

NA to BS EN 1991-2:2003 UK National Annex to Eurocode 1: Actions on structures.
Traffic loads on bridges
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3.3.3.
i)
BS EN 1992-1-1:2004 Eurocode 2: Design of concrete structures Part 1-1: General

rules and rules for buildings
NA to BS EN 1992-1-1:2004 UK National Annex to Eurocode 2: Design of concrete
structures Part 1-1: General rules and rules for buildings
ii)
BS EN 1992-2:2005 Eurocode 2: Design of concrete structures Part 2: Concrete

bridges Design and detailing rules
NA to BS EN 1992-2:2005 UK National Annex to Eurocode 2: Design of concrete
structure Part 2: Concrete bridges Design and detailing rules
iii)
BS EN 1992-3:2006 Eurocode 2: Design of concrete structures Part 3: Liquid

retaining and containment structures
NA to BS EN 1992-3:2006 UK National Annex to Eurocode 2: Design of concrete
structure Part 3: Liquid retaining and containment structures
3.3.4.
i)
BS EN 1993-1-1:2005 Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures Part 1-1 General rules

and rules for buildings
NA to BS EN 1993-1-1:2005 UK National Annex to Eurocode 3: Design of steel
structures Part 1-1 General rules and rules for buildings
ii)

Supplementary rules for cold-formed members and sheeting
structures Part 1-3 Supplementary rules for cold-formed members and sheeting
iii)

Supplementary rules for stainless steels
structures Part 1-4 Supplementary rules for stainless steels
iv)
BS EN 1993-1-5:2006 Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures Part 1-5 Plated

structural elements
structures Part 1-5 Plated structural elements
v)
BS EN 1993-1-6:2007 Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures Part 1-6 Strength and

stability of shell structures
vi)
BS EN 1993-1-7:2007 Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures Part 1-7 Plated

structures subject to out of plane loading
vii)
BS EN 1993-1-8:2005 Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures Part 1-8 Design of

joints
structures Part 1-8 Design of joints
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viii)
BS EN 1993-1-9:2005 Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures Part 1-9 Fatigue

structures Part 1-9 Fatigue
ix)
BS EN 1993-1-10:2005 Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures Part 1-10 Material

toughness and through-thickness properties
structures Part 1-10 Material toughness and through thickness properties
x)
BS EN 1993-1-11:2006 Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures Part 1-11 Design of

structures with tension components
structures Part 1-11 Design of structures with tension components
xi)
BS EN 1993-1-12:2007 Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures Part 1-12 Additional

rules for the extension of EN 1993 up to steel grades S 700
structures Part 1-12 Additional rules for the extension of EN 1993 up to steel grades
S 700
xii)
BS EN 1993-2:2006 Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures Part 2 Steel bridges

NA to BS EN 1993-2:2006 UK National Annex to Eurocode 3: Design of steel
structures Part 2 Steel bridges
xiii)
BS EN 1993-5:2007 Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures Part 5 Piling

NA to BS EN 1993-5 National Annex to Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures Part
5 Piling
3.3.5.
i)
BS EN 1994-1-1:2004 Eurocode 4: Design of composite steel and concrete structures

Part 1-1 General rules and rules for buildings
NA to BS EN 1994-1-1:2004 National Annex to Eurocode 4: Design of composite
steel and concrete structures Part 1-1 General rules and rules for buildings
ii)
BS EN 1994-2:2005 Eurocode 4: Design of composite steel and concrete structures

Part 2 General rules and rules for bridges
NA to BS EN 1994-2:2005 National Annex to Eurocode 4: Design of composite steel
and concrete structures Part 2 General rules and rules for bridges
3.3.6.
i)
BS EN 1995-1-1:2004 Eurocode 5: Design of timber structures Part 1-1 General

common rules and rules for buildings
NA to BS EN 1995-1-1:2004 National Annex to Eurocode 5: Design of timber
structures Part 1-1 General common rules and rules for buildings
ii)
BS EN 1995-2:2004 Eurocode 5: Design of timber structures Part 2 Bridges
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NA to BS EN 1995-2:2004 National Annex to Eurocode 5: Design of timber

structures Part 2 Bridges
3.3.7.
i)
BS EN 1996-1-1:2005 Eurocode 6: Design of masonry structures Part 1-1 General

rules for reinforced and unreinforced masonry structures
NA to BS EN 1996-1-1:2005 National Annex to Eurocode 6: Design of masonry
structures Part 1-1 General rules for reinforced and unreinforced masonry structures
ii)
BS EN 1996-2:2006 Eurocode 6: Design of masonry structures Part 2 Design

considerations, selection of materials and execution of masonry
NA to BS EN 1996-2:2006 National Annex to Eurocode 6: Design of masonry
structures Part 2 Design considerations, selection of materials and execution of
masonry
iii)
BS EN 1996-3:2006 Eurocode 6: Design of masonry structures Part 3 Simplified

calculation methods for unreinforced masonry structures
NA to BS EN 1996-3:2006 National Annex to Eurocode 6: Design of masonry
structures Part 3 Simplified calculation methods for unreinforced masonry structures
3.3.8.
i)
BS EN 1997-1:2004 Eurocode 7: Geotechnical design Part 1 General rules

NA to BS EN 1997-1:2004 National Annex to Eurocode 7: Geotechnical design Part
1 General rules
ii)
BS EN 1997-2:2007 Eurocode 7: Geotechnical design Part 2 Ground investigation

and testing
NA to BS EN 1997-2:2007 UK National Annex to Eurocode 7: Geotechnical design
Part 2 Ground investigation and testing
3.3.9.
i)
BS EN 1998-1:2005 Eurocode 8: Design of structures for earthquake
resistance Part 1 General rules, seismic actions and rules for buildings
NA to BS EN 1998-1:2005 Eurocode 8: Design of structures for earthquake resistance
Part 1 General rules, seismic actions and rules for buildings
ii)
BS EN 1998-2:2005 Eurocode 8: Design of structures for earthquake resistance Part

2 Bridges
NA to BS EN 1998-2:2005 National Annex to Eurocode 8: Design of structures for
earthquake resistance Part 2 Bridges
iii)
BS EN 1998-5:2004 Eurocode 8: Design of structures for earthquake resistance - Part

5 Foundations, retaining structures and geotechnical aspects
NA to BS EN 1998-5:2004 Eurocode 8: Design of structures for earthquake resistance
- Part 5 Foundations, retaining structures and geotechnical aspects
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3.3.10. i)
BS EN 1999-1-1:2007 Eurocode 9: Design of aluminium structures Part 1-1 General

structural rules
NA to BS EN 1999-1-1:2007 Eurocode 9: Design of aluminium structures - Part 1-1
General structural rules
ii)
BS EN 1999-1-3:2007 Eurocode 9: Design of aluminium structures Part 1-3

Structures susceptible to fatigue
Structures susceptible to fatigue
iii)
BS EN 1999-1-4:2007 Eurocode 9: Design of aluminium structures Part 1-4 Cold

formed structural sheeting
Cold formed structural sheeting
3.4.
3.5.
Other British/European Standards

3.4.1.
BS EN 1337
Structural bearings
3.4.2.
BS EN 10025 Hot rolled products of structural steels Part 5: Technical delivery

conditions for structural steels with improved atmospheric corrosion resistance
3.4.3.
BS EN 15050 Precast concrete products Bridge elements
3.4.4.
BS EN 1090-1 Execution of steel structures and aluminium structures - Part 1:

Requirements for conformity assessment of structural components
3.4.5.
BS EN 1090-2 Execution of steel structures and aluminium structures Part 2:

Technical requirements for the execution of steel structures
3.4.6.
BS EN 1090-3 Execution of steel structures and aluminium structures Part 3:

Technical requirements for aluminium structures
3.4.7.
BS EN 13670 Execution of concrete structures
3.4.8.
BS 8006-1
Code of practice for strengthened/reinforced soils and other fills
BSI Published Documents

3.5.1.
PD 6688-1-4:2009 Background paper to the UK National Annex to BS EN 1991-1-4
3.5.2.
PD 6688-1-7:2009 Recommendations for the design of structures to BS EN 1991-1-7
3.5.3.
PD 6688-2:2011 Recommendations for the design of structures to BS EN 1991-2
3.5.4.
PD 6687-1:2010 Background paper to the UK National Annexes to BS EN 1992-1

and BS EN 1992-3
3.5.5.
PD 6687-2:2008 Recommendations for the design of structures to BS EN 19922:2005
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3.5.6.
PD 6694-1:2011 Recommendations for the design of structures subject to traffic

loading to BS EN 1997-1:2004
3.5.7.
3.5.8.
PD 6695-1-10:2009 Recommendations for the design of structures to BS EN 1993-110
3.5.9.
PD 6695-2:2008 Recommendation for the design of bridges to BS EN 1993
3.5.10. PD 6696-2:2007 Background paper to BS EN 1994-2 and the UK National Annex to

BS EN 1994-2
3.5.11. PD 6698:2009 Recommendations for the design of structures for earthquake
resistance to BS EN 1998
3.5.12. PD 6703:2009 Structural bearings Guidance on the use of structural bearings
3.5.13. PD 6705-2:2010 Recommendations for the execution of steel bridges to
BS EN 1090-2
3.6.
Other Publications
The following documents are referred to in the text of this Standard including the Annexes
3.6.1.
CIRIA Document C543 Bridge detailing guide
3.6.2.
CIRIA Document C660 Early-age thermal crack control in concrete
3.6.3.
CIRIA Document C686 Safe access for maintenance and repair
3.6.4.
Interim Advice Note 70/06 Implementation Of New Reinforcement Standards (BS

4449:2005, BS 4482:2005, BS 4483:2005 and BS 8666:2005)
3.6.5.
Interim Advice Note 85/07 Design Of Passively Safe Portal Signal Gantries
3.6.6.
Interim Advice Note 86/07 Amendments To Design Requirements For Portal And
Cantilever Sign/Signal Gantries
3.6.7.
Interim Advice Note 95/07 Revised guidance regarding the use of BS8500(2006) for
the design and construction of structures using concrete
3.6.8.
Interim Advice Note 104/07 The Anchorage of Reinforcement & Fixings in Hardened
Concrete
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4.
STANDARDS
General
4.1
Any reference in this specification to a British Standard, or to a British Standard which is
an adopted European Standard, is to be taken to include reference also to the following standards:
(a) a standard or code of practice of a national standards body or equivalent body of any EEA
state;
(b) any international standard recognised for use as a standard or code of practice by any EEA
state;
(c) a technical specification recognised for use as a standard by a public authority of any EEA
state; and
(d) a European Technical Approval (ETA) issued in accordance with the procedure set out in
directive 89/106/EEC.
4.2
Where there is a requirement in this specification for compliance with any part of a British
Standard or a British Standard which is an adopted European Standard, that requirement may be met
by compliance with any of the standards given above, provided that the relevant standard imposes an
equivalent level of performance and safety provided for by a British Standard or a British Standard
which is an adopted European Standard.
4.3
EEA State means a state which is a contracting party to the EEA Agreement.
4.4
EEA Agreement means the agreement on a European Economic Area signed at Oporto on
the 2nd of May 1992 as adjusted or amended.
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5.
NOTIFICATION
5.1
This document was notified in draft to the European Commission in accordance with
Directive 98/34/EC, as amended by Directive 98/48/EC.
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6.
BIBLIOGRAPHY
6.1.
Design Manual for Roads and Bridges
6.2.
BA 36/90
The Use of Permanent Formwork
BA 42/96
The Design of Integral Bridges
BA 57/01
Design for Durability
BA 59/94
Design of Highway Bridges for Hydraulic Actions
BA 84/02
Use of Stainless Steel Reinforcement in Highway Structures
BD 20/92
Bridge Bearings
BD 41/97
Reinforced clay brickwork retaining walls of pocket type and grouted cavity
type construction use of BS5628:Part 2:1995
BD 57/01
Design for Durability
BD 91/04
Unreinforced Masonry Arch Bridges
British Standards: Eurocodes

NA to BS EN 1993-1-6:2007 UK National Annex to Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures
Part 1-6 Strength and stability of shell structures (publication of this document to be confirmed
by BSi)
NA to BS EN 1993-1-7:2007 Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures Part 1-7 Plated
structures subject to out of plane loading (publication of this document to be confirmed by
BSi)
6.3.
6.4.
British Standards
6.3.1.
BS 5400
Steel, concrete and composite bridges
6.3.2.
BS 5628
Code of practice for the use of masonry
BSI Published Documents

6.4.1.
PD 6688-1-1: 2011 Recommendations for the design of structures to BS EN 1991-1-1
6.4.2.
PD 6688-1-2:2007 Background paper to the UK National Annex to BS EN 1991-1-2
6.5.
Other Publications
6.5.1.
Interim Advice Note 05/96 BD 24/92 The Design of Concrete Highway Bridges and
Structures. Use of BS 5400: Part 4:1990
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ANNEX A: CLARIFICATION OF SPECIFIC EUROCODE

REQUIREMENTS
BS EN 1990:2002 BASIS OF STRUCTURAL DESIGN
Design working life
A.1
Design working life category classifications are given in Table A.1. The required design
working life must be specified for the individual structure in accordance with the requirements for the
technical approval of highway structures.
Table A.1 Design working life
Design working life category 1 (temporary structures, up to 10 years design working life)
Temporary structures (1)
Design working life category 2 (replaceable structural parts, up to 50 years design working life)
Expansion joints
Waterproofing systems
Safety barriers
Parapets
Design working life category 3 (Short term structures, up to 50 years design working life)
Lighting columns
Environmental barriers
CCTV masts, High mast lighting
Sign and signal gantries
Columns for Traffic signs/Signals
Bridge gantries, access systems
M & E installations
Design working life category 4 (50-120 years design working life)
No example is given
Design working life category 5 (120 years design working life)
Bridges
Retaining walls
Tunnels
Buried structures
Bridge Bearings (2)
(1) Structures or parts of structures that can be dismantled with a view to being re-used must not be considered as
temporary.
(2) The design working life of bridge bearings may be reduced to 50 years subject to agreement with the TAA.
A.2
Unless specified in other Standards of the DMRB or project specific requirements, the design
working life of a highway structure should be determined with due consideration given for, amongst
other things, functional requirement, safety, consequence, traffic disruption, durability, sustainability,
financial and practical feasibility if it were to be replaced in the future.
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UK NATIONAL ANNEX TO BS EN 1990: 2002+A1:2005

A.3
With reference to the UK NA to BS EN 1990, requirements for the Reliability Classes, the
corresponding Design Supervision Levels and Inspection Levels for highways structures must be as
given in Table A.2. based on the corresponding structure category. The information should be
recorded in the AIP.
Table A.2. - Categories and Structural Reliability Classes
Comments
Whole structure Category
as defined in BD2
Technical Approval of
Highway Structures
Consequence Class
BS EN1990 Table B1
i) For the whole
structure
ii) For structural
elements
Reliability Class
BS EN1990 Table B2
Design Supervision
Level BS EN1990 Table
B4
Inspection Level during

execution BS EN1990
Table B5
Inspection Level during
execution for individual
projects
1 and 2
CC1
project specific
CC2
project specific
CC3
project specific
RC1Note A1
RC2
RC3 Note A1
DSL1
DSL2
DSL3
IL1, IL2 or IL3 Note A2
IL1, IL2 or IL3 Note A2
IL2 or IL3 Note A2
project specific
project specific
project specific
Structural elements may

be designated a higher or
lower Consequence Class
than for the whole
structure.
For whole structure.
For the whole structure.
The DSL should be taken
as the corresponding
Check Categories in BD2
Technical Approval of
Highway Structures
For a whole structure or
parts of structure.
To be specified in the
Contract Documents.
Note A1: KFl must be taken as 1,0 and not modified as stated in B3.3 Table B3 of BS EN 1990:2002.
Note A2: Third party inspection: Inspection performed by an organisation different from that which
has executed the works. (Note: Differs from Third Party as defined in 1.12).
A.4
Higher or lower classes and/or levels than those given in Table A.2 may be considered subject
to agreement with the TAA.
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TRAFFIC LOADS ON BRIDGES

Traffic loads on highway structures
A.5
Highway structures that carry traffic loads must be designed for BS EN 1991-2 load models
LM1, LM2 and, if appropriate for pedestrians, LM4.
A.6
Highway structures that carry motorway and trunk road traffic must also be designed for all
the SV models given in LM3 as defined in the UKNA to BS EN 1991-2.
A.7
For Principal Roads and other Public Roads, the required SV models to be considered in the
design must be agreed with the TAA for the individual structure. Recommendations are given in
Table A.3.
Table A.3 SV model vehicles for the design
Class of road carried by highway structure
Motorway and Trunk Roads
(or principal road extensions of trunk routes)
Principal Roads (In Northern Ireland non trunk A roads )
as agreed by TAA
Other Public Roads as agreed by TAA
SV models
SV80, SV 100, SV 196
SV80, SV100
SV 80
Pedestrian loads on highway structures

A.8
Figure NA.9 in the UK National Annex to BS EN 1991-2:2003 contains errors that are being
addressed. Figure A.1 is the correct version and must be used instead.
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Figure A.1. New Figure NA.9 Reduction factor, , to allow for the unsynchronized combination
of pedestrian actions within groups and crowds
Heavy Load Route

A.9
Where a highway structure carries traffic on a route that is designated by the Overseeing
Organisation as a Heavy Load Route, the structure must be designed for the appropriate SOV models
as defined in the UK NA to BS EN 1991-2 and/or specific individual vehicles as required. These
loads must be agreed with the TAA.
Bridges which are subjected to an agreement with a Third Party

A.10 Accommodation bridges should be designed for BS EN 1991-2 load models LM1 and LM2
and, if appropriate for pedestrians, LM4.
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A.11 Where the provision of a structure is the subject of an agreement with a Third Party, then the
Third Party must be notified by the Overseeing Organisation of the traffic loading the structure will be
able to carry. This must be done before any agreement is concluded between the Overseeing
Organisation and the Third Party. As the Third Party will often not be familiar with highway design
loading models, the loading must be translated into any agreement in terms of actual vehicles
represented by the design loading.
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ACCIDENTAL ACTIONS CAUSED BY ROAD VEHICLES: IMPACT

ON SUPPORTING SUBSTRUCTRES
A.12 Table NA.1 in the UK National Annex to BS EN 1991-1-7:2005 and Table 1 in the UK
Published Document PD 6688-1-7:2009 contain errors that are being addressed. Tables A.4 and A.5
are the correct versions and must be used.
Table A.4. New Table NA.1 Equivalent static design forces due to vehicular impact on
members supporting bridges over or adjacent to roads
Force Fdy
perpendicular to the
direction of normal travel
normal travel
kN
kN
Bridges over Motorways, Trunk and Principal Roads
Main component 1650
825
Force Fdx
in the direction of
Point of application on bridge support
At the most severe point between 0.75 m

and 1.5 m above carriageway level
Residual
825
415
At the most severe point between 1m and
component
3m above carriageway level
Bridges over other roads where speed limit 45 mph (72 kph): e.g. Other Rural Roads
Main component 1240
620
Residual
620
290
component
Bridges over other roads where speed limit < 45 mph (72 kph): e.g. Other Urban Roads
Main component 825
415
Residual
415
205
component
Bridges over roads: minimum forces for robustness
Main component 250
250
Residual
165
165
component
Table A.5. New Table 1 Equivalent static design forces due to vehicular impact on members
supporting foot and cycle track bridges over or adjacent to roads
Force Fdx
in the direction of
normal travel
kN
Force Fdy
perpendicular to the
direction of normal travel
kN
Point of application on bridge support
Footbridges
Main and
As road bridge, depending on road class below bridge (see Table NA.1 of NA to BS EN 1991-1Residual load 7:2006)
components
applied to
plinth
Residual load 165
165
component
Footbridges: minimum forces for robustness
Main load
165
165
At the most severe point between 0,75 m
component
and 1,5 m above carriageway level
Residual load 85
85
At the most severe point between 1 m and
component
3 m above carriageway level
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DESIGN OF STRUCTURES FOR EARTHQUAKE RESISTANCE

A.13 As the whole of the UK is considered to be an area of very low seismicity, the provisions of
EN1998 need not apply unless otherwise specified by the TAA. Any specific seismic requirements,
where appropriate (see PD6698:2009 and Table A.6 for further information), should be considered for
the individual structure.
Table A.6. - Importance Classes of Highways Structures
Structure Category
0 and 1
Consequence Class
EN1990 Table B1
Importance Class
EN1998-2 clause 2.1(4)P
Note
CC1
CC2
CC3
IC I
IC II
IC II or IC
III as
agreed by
TAA
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Comments
CC is assumed to correspond
to Structure Categories as
shown
For a whole structure
Seismic design need not be
considered for IC I and II
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ANNEX B: CLAUSES OF PUBLISHED DOCUMENTS THAT CONSTITUTE THE DEFUALT MEANS OF

COMPLIANCE WITH EUROCODE CLAUSES FOR THE DESIGN OF HIGHWAY STRUCTURES
These clauses are applicable for the design of concrete, steel and composite steel and concrete highway structures.
For the design of highway structures in other materials such as masonry, timber and aluminium, no guidance is given. See clause 2.2.
Published Document
PD 6688-1-1:2011 Recommendations for
the design of structures to BS EN 1991-1-1
PD 6688-1-2:2007: Background paper to
the UK National Annex to BS EN 1991-12
PD 6688-1-4:2009 Background paper to
the UK National Annex to BS EN 1991-14
PD 6688-2 2011: Recommendations for the

design of structures to BS EN 1991-2
PD 6687-1:2010: Background paper to the
UK National Annexes to BS EN 1992-1
and BS EN 1992-3
PD 6687-2:2008 Recommendations for the
design of structures to BS EN 1992-2:2005
Clause numbers that must be

treated as requirements
None
Referenced Eurocode and Clause
None.
Annex A excluding clauses
A.1.5.2 and A.1.5.3.
BS EN 1991-1-4:2005 Annex E
cl. 2.1
BS EN 1991-1-7:2006 cl. 3.1 (2) Note 1
cl. 2.3
BS EN 1991-1-7:2006 cl. 3.2 (1) Note 3
cl. 2.4
BS EN 1991-1-7:2006 cl. 3.4 (2) Note
cl. 2.5
BS EN 1991-1-7:2006 cl. 4.1 (1) Note 1
cl. 2.6
BS EN 1991-1-7:2006 cl. 4.1 (1) Note 3
cl. 2.7
BS EN 1991-1-7:2006 cl. 4.3.1 (1) Note 1
cl. 2.8
BS EN 1991-1-7:2006 cl. 4.3.2
cl. 2.9
BS EN 1991-1-7:2006 cl. 4.3.2 (1) Note 3
PD has been published.
Clauses will be specified in a later amendment.
None.
cl. 3.2
cl. 4.3 (first paragraph)
BS EN 1992-1-1:2004 cl. 2.4.2.4 (3) and Annex A

BS EN 1992-1-1:2004 cl. 3.1.9
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cl. 5.1
cl. 6.4
cl. 6.6 (fourth and fifth
paragraphs)
cl. 7.2.4.1
cl. 7.2.4.4
cl. 7.2.4.5
cl. 7.2.5 (first paragraph)
cl. 7.2.6
cl. 7.3.1 (excluding first
paragraph)
cl. 8.1.1
cl. 8.1.2
cl. 9.2
cl. 9.4
cl. 10.2
cl. 10.4
cl. 10.5
cl. 12
cl. 2.2
cl. 2.3
cl. 2.4 (third paragraph)
cl. 3
cl. 5.2(Note B1)
cl. 5.3(Note B1)
cl. 6.2
cl. 6.3.1
cl. 6.3.2.1
cl. 6.3.2.2
cl. 6.3.3.1(Note B2)
cl. 6.3.3.2

BS EN 1992-1-1:2004 cl. 4.3
BS EN 1992-1-1:2004 cl. 5.5
BS EN 1992-1-1:2004 cl. 5.6.3
BS EN 1992-1-1:2004 cl. 6.2.3 (1)
BS EN 1992-1-1:2004 cl. 6.2.3 (107)
BS EN 1992-1-1:2004 cl. 6.2.3 (109)
BS EN 1992-1-1:2004 cl. 6.2.4
BS EN 1992-1-1:2004 cl. 6.2.5
BS EN 1992-1-1:2004 cl. 6.4
BS EN 1992-2:2005 cl. 7.2 (102)
BS EN 1992-1-1:2004 cl. 7.2 (5)
BS EN 1992-1-1:2004 cl. 8.10.1.3
BS EN 1992-1-1:2004 cl. 8.10.5
BS EN 1992-1-1:2004 cls. 9.2.1.2 (3) and 9.5.3 (6)
Pile caps
Voided slabs
Additional rules for external prestressing
BS EN 1993-1-9:2005 cl. 1.1 (2)
BS EN 1993-1-9:2005 cl. 1.1 (2)
BS EN 1993-1-9:2005 cl. 1.1 (2)
BS EN 1993-1-9:2005 cl. 2 (2)
BS EN 1993-1-9:2005 cl. 3 (1)
BS EN 1993-1-9:2005 cl. 3 (1)
BS EN 1993-1-9:2005 cls. 5 & 6
BS EN 1993-1-9:2005 cls. 5 & 6
BS EN 1993-1-9:2005 cls. 5 & 6
BS EN 1993-1-9:2005 cls. 5 & 6
BS EN 1993-1-9:2005 cls. 5 & 6
BS EN 1993-1-9:2005 cls. 5 & 6
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the design of structures to BS EN 1993-110
PD 6695-2:2008 Recommendation for the
design of bridges to BS EN 1993

cl. 6.3.3.3
cl. 6.3.4.1
cl. 6.3.4.2
cl. 8.2.1
cl. 8.2.2
cl. 8.2.3.1
cl. 8.2.3.2
cl. 8.2.3.3
cl. 8.2.3.4
cl.3.2
cl. 4.2
cl. 4.3
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.1.2

BS EN 1993-1-8:2005 cls. 2.7 & 5
BS EN 1993-2:2006 Annex D
BS EN 1993-1-8:2005 cl. 3.4.1
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-1-8:2005 cl. 5
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cls. 5.3 & 6.3.4.2
BS EN 1993-1-1:2005 cls. 6.3.2.2 & 6.3.2.3
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cls. 6.3.2.2 & 6.3.2.3
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cls. 6.3.2.2, 6.3.2.3 & 6.3.4
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 6.3.4.2(6)
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cls. 6.3.2.2, 6.3.2.3 & 6.3.4 (Note B3)
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cls. 6.3.4.2 & Annex D
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cls. 6.3.4.2 & Annex D
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cls. 6.3.2.2, 6.3.2.3 & 6.3.4 (Note B3)
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cls. 6.3.4.2 & Annex D
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cls. 6.3.2.2, 6.3.2.3 & 6.3.4 (Note B3)
cl. 4.4
cl. 4.5
cl. 5.1
cl. 5.2
cl. 5.3
cl. 6.2
cl. 6.3.1
cl. 6.3.2
cl. 7.2
cl. 7.3
cl. 8.2
cl. 8.3
cl. 8.4
cl. 8.5.1
BS EN 1993-1-9:2005 cls. 5 & 6

BS EN 1993-1-9:2005 cls. 5 & 6
BS EN 1993-1-9:2005 cls. 5 & 6
BS EN 1993-1-9:2005 Annex A
BS EN 1993-1-9:2005 Annex A
BS EN 1993-1-9:2005 cl. A.1
BS EN 1993-1-9:2005 cl. A.2
BS EN 1993-1-9:2005 cl. A.3
BS EN 1993-1-9:2005 cl. A.4
BS EN 1993-1-10:2005 cl.3
(Note B4)
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cls. 6.3.4 & Annex D
(Note B4)
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cl. 8.5.2
cl. 9
cl. 10.1(Note B5)
cl. 10.2.1 Note B5)
cl. 10.2.2 Note B5)
cl. 10.2.3 Note B5)
cl. 10.2.4 Note B5)
cl. 10.2.5 Note B5)
cl. 10.2.6 Note B5)
cl. 10.3 Note B5)
cl. 11
cl. 12.1
cl. 12.2
cl. 12.3
cl. 13.3.1(Note B6)
cl. 13.3.2(Note B6)
cl. 13.3.4(Note B6)
cl. 14
cl. 15 paragraphs 2,3 and 4
cl. 16.1 paragraph 2
cl. 16.2 paragraph 2
cl. 16.3(Note B7)
cl. 16.4
cl. 17.2
cl. 17.3.1
cl. 17.3.2
cl. 17.4.2
cl. 17.5.2
cl. 17.5.4

(Note B4)
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 6.3.4.2

BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.3.3
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.3.3
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.3.3
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.3.3
BS EN 1993-1-8:2005 cl. 5
BS EN 1993-1-8:2005 cl. 5
BS EN 1993-1-8:2005 cl. 5
BS EN 1993-1-8:2005 cl. 5
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 6.3.4.2
BS EN 1993-1-5:2006 cl. 4.1
BS EN 1993-1-5:2006 cl. 4.6
BS EN 1993-1-5:2006 cl. 10
BS EN 1993-1-5:2006 cl. 8
BS EN 1993-1-5:2006 cl. 7.2
BS EN 1993-1-1:2005 cl. 6.3.1.2
BS EN 1993-1-5:2006 cl. 4.5.3(5)
BS EN 1993-1-5:2006 cls. 2.3 & 9.2.4
BS EN 1993-1-5:2006 cl. 9
BS EN 1993-1-5:2006 cl. 9
BS EN 1993-1-5:2006 cl. 9
BS EN 1993-1-5:2006 cl. 9
BS EN 1993-1-5:2006 cl. 9
BS EN 1993-1-8:2005 cls. 2.7 & 3.12
BS EN 1993-1-1:2005 cl. 5.3.3
BS EN 1993-1-1:2005 cl. 6.2.4
BS EN 1993-1-1:2005 cl. 6.2.3
BS EN 1993-1-8:2005 cl. 3.12
BS EN 1993-1-1:2005 cl. 6.24
BS EN 1993-1-8:2005 cl. 3.4
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cl. 18.2
cl. 18.3
cl. 19.2.1
cl. 20.2
cl. 20.3
cl. 20.3.1.1
cl. 21.1 paragraphs 2 and 3
cl. 21.2
cl. 22.2
cl. 23.2.2
cl. 23.2.3
cl. 23.2.4
cl. 23.3.2
cl. 23.3.3
cl. 23.3.4.2
cl. 23.3.4.3
cl. 23.4.2
cl. 23.5
cl. 24.1
cl. 24.2.1(Note B9)

(Note B4)
(Note B4)
BS EN 1993-1-8:2005 cl. 3
BS EN 1993-1-8:2005 cl. 4
BS EN 1993-1-8:2005 cl. 4
BS EN 1993-1-8:2005 cl. 4
BS EN 1993-1-5:2006 cl. 9
BS EN 1993-1-5:2006 cl. 9
BS EN 1993-1-5:2006 cl. 9
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cls. 6.2.7 & 6.2.8
BS EN 1993-1-5:2006 Annex C (Note B8)
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cls. 6.2.7 & 6.2.8
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cls. 6.2.7 & 6.2.8
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cls. 6.2.7 & 6.2.8
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cls. 6.2.7 & 6.2.8
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cls. 6.2.7 & 6.2.8
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cls. 6.2.7 & 6.2.8
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cls. 6.2.7 & 6.2.8
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cls. 6.2.7 & 6.2.8
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-1-5:2006 cls. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6.7, 8, 9, 10 & Annex C (Note B8)
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
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cl. 24.2.2(Note B9)
cl. 24.2.3(Note B9)
cl. 24.2.4(Note B9)
cl. 24.2.5(Note B9)
cl. 24.2.6(Note B9)
cl. 24.2.7(Note B9)
cl. 24.2.8.1(Note B9)
cl. 24.2.8.2(Note B9)
cl. 24.2.8.3(Note B9)
cl. 24.3.1(Note B9)
cl. 24.3.2(Note B9)
cl. 24.4.1(Note B9)
cl. 24.4.2.1(Note B9)
cl. 24.4.2.2(Note B9)
cl. 24.4.2.3(Note B9)
cl. 24.4.2.4(Note B9)

BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
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cl. 24.4.2.5(Note B9)
cl. 24.4.3(Note B9)
cl. 24.4.4(Note B9)
cl. 24.4.5(Note B9)
cl. 24.5(Note B9)
cl. 24.5.1(Note B9)
cl. 24.5.2(Note B9)
cl. 24.5.2.1(Note B9)
cl. 24.5.2.2(Note B9)
cl. 24.5.2.3(Note B9)
cl. 24.5.2.4(Note B9)
cl. 24.5.2.4.1(Note B9)
cl. 24.5.2.4.2(Note B9)
cl. 24.5.3(Note B9)
cl. 24.5.4(Note B9)
cl. 24.5.5(Note B9)

BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
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cl. 24.6(Note B9)
cl. 24.6.1(Note B9)
cl. 24.6.2(Note B9)
cl. 24.6.2.1(Note B9)
cl. 24.6.2.2(Note B9)
cl. 24.6.2.3(Note B9)
cl. 24.6.2.3.1(Note B9)
cl. 24.6.2.3.2(Note B9)
cl. 24.6.2.3.3(Note B9)
cl. 24.6.2.4(Note B9)
cl. 24.6.2.4.1(Note B9)
cl. 24.6.2.4.2(Note B9)
cl. 24.6.2.4.3(Note B9)
cl. 24.6.3(Note B9)
cl. 24.6.3.1(Note B9)
cl. 24.6.3.2(Note B9)

BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
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cl. 24.6.3.3(Note B9)
cl. 24.6.3.4(Note B9)
cl. 24.6.3.4.1(Note B9)
cl. 24.6.3.4.2(Note B9)
cl. 24.6.3.4.3(Note B9)
cl. 24.6.3.4.4(Note B9)
cl. 24.6.3.4.5(Note B9)
cl. 24.6.4(Note B9)
cl. 24.6.5(Note B9)
cl. 24.6.5.1(Note B9)
cl. 24.6.5.2(Note B9)
cl. 24.6.6(Note B9)
cl. 24.6.6.1(Note B9)
cl. 24.6.6.2(Note B9)
cl. 24.6.7(Note B9)
cl. 24.7.1(Note B9)

BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
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cl. 24.7.2(Note B9)
cl. 24.7.3(Note B9)
cl. 24.7.3.1(Note B9)
cl. 24.7.4(Note B9)
cl. 24.8.1(Note B9)
cl. 24.9(Note B9)
cl. 24.9.1(Note B9)
cl. 24.9.2(Note B9)
cl. 24.9.3(Note B9)
cl. 24.9.4(Note B9)
cl. 25.2.1
cl. 25.2.2
cl. 25.2.3
cl. 25.2.4
cl. 25.3
cl. 25.4.1

BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 5.2
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cls. 6.2.7 & 6.2.8
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cls. 6.2.7 & 6.2.8
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cls. 6.2.7 & 6.2.8
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cls. 6.2.7 & 6.2.8
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cls. 6.2.7 & 6.2.8
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cls. 6.2.7 & 6.2.8
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cl. 25.4.2
cl. 25.5.1
cl. 25.5.2
cl. 25.5.3
cl. 26
PD 6696-2:2007 Background paper to BS

EN 1994-2 and the UK National Annex to
BS EN 1994-2
PD 6694-1 2011 Recommendations for the
design of structures subject to traffic
loading to BS EN 1997-1:2004
PD 6698:2009 Recommendations for the
Design of Structures for Earthquake
Resistance to BS EN 1998

BS EN 1993-2:2006 cls. 6.2.7 & 6.2.8
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cls. 6.2.7 & 6.2.8
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cls. 6.2.7 & 6.2.8
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cls. 6.2.7 & 6.2.8
BS EN 1993-2:2006 cl. 7.4
All clauses where appropriate.

All clauses where appropriate.
None.
Note B1. Either the Safe life method (cl. 5.2) or Damage tolerant method (cl. 5.3) must be used.
Note B2. The gross geometrical stress concentrating effects listed are not exhaustive and Designers should consider other cases as appropriate.
Note B3. The expressions for non dimensional slenderness as given in clauses 6.2, 7.2 and 8.2 should only apply to uniform I, channel, angle or T sections. They should not be used for
rectangular or trapezoidal box sections or solid rectangular sections.
Note B4. The clauses are not covered by Eurocodes.
Note B5. Requirement if second order analysis is not undertaken.
Note B6. If computer analysis is used Designers must take these stresses into account.
Note B7. Other load effects including but not limited to differential settlement, soil pressures and wind may need to be considered.
Note B8. The specific requirements for the design of plated diaphragms, cross frames, the design for torsion and distortion, are not given in Eurocodes. However the reference clauses should
provide the necessary guidance.
Note B9. Requirement if hand method of calculation is used.
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ANNEX C: STATUS OF THE DMRB DOCUMENTS AND GUIDANCE

OR REQUIREMENTS FOR USE WITH EUROCODES
DMRB standards and advice notes for structures that may be used with Eurocodes for the design of
highway structures are listed in Annex C1, together with the conditions of use where applicable.
DMRB standards and advice notes for structures where substitute guidance and/or requirements must
be used with Eurocodes for the design of highway structures are also listed in Annex C1. All other
DMRB documents in Volumes 1-3 not listed in Annex C1, including the technical memoranda, must
not be used with Eurocodes for the design of highway structures.
DMRB standards and advice notes may contain requirements that are in conflict with the Principles
and Application Rules for Eurocodes. In such cases the conflicting requirements must not be used.
See clause 2.1.
Requirements for the use of Interim Advice Notes with Eurocodes for the design of highway structures
are given in Annex C2
ANNEX C1: DMRB standards that may be used with Eurocodes and DMRB
standards where substitute guidance and/or requirements must be used with
Eurocodes for the design of highway structures
DMRB Standard
Status of DMRB
Additional guidance and/or requirements to be applied for design
Standard for use with
in conjunction with Eurocodes (see clause 2.1)
Eurocodes
APPROVAL PROCEDURES AND GENERAL DESIGN (DMRB 1)
Approval Procedures (DMRB 1.1)
BD 2 Technical Approval of
BD2 to be fully applied. Schedule of design documents makes reference to standards that
Highway Structures (DMRB 1.1.1) The additional guidance conflict with Eurocodes. Prior to the publication of a revised version
and/or requirements in
of BD2 the schedule should be amended to include documents relevant
this annex must also be
to design using Eurocodes.
applied.
Other Procedural Documents (DMRB 1.2)
BD 36 Evaluation of maintenance
BD36 to be fully
None.
costs in comparing alternative
applied.
designs for highway structures
(DMRB 1.2.1)
BA 28 Evaluation of maintenance
BA28 to be fully
None.
costs in comparing alternative
applied.
designs for highway structures
(DMRB 1.2.2)
General Design (DMRB 1.3)
BA 59 Design of highway bridges
Existing Advice Note
Bridges crossing rivers, estuaries and flood plains may be vulnerable
for hydraulic actions. (DMRB
must not be used.
to damage or loss due to hydraulic action, and to scour in particular.
1.3.6)
However, substitute
Designers must consider protection or otherwise minimise these risks
guidance and/or
by taking account of the effects the bridge and approaches have on
requirements given in
the existing hydraulic regime and the various forms of hydraulic
this annex must be
action including but not confined to: foundation failure due to scour
used.
and bank erosion, hydraulic forces on piers and bridge decks, the
effects of debris, ice forces and ship collision.
At the concept stage the relevant river and navigation authorities
must be consulted to agree the criteria for flow capacity and
navigation requirements. The design must take into account effects
both upstream and downstream of the structure and future likely
changes to the river regime and navigation requirements.
Additional guidance is given in HD 45 Road drainage and water
environment (DMRB 11.3.10).
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BD 57 and BA 57 Design for

durability (DMRB 1.3.7 and 1.3.8)
Existing Standard and

Advice Note must not
be used. However,
substitute guidance
and/or requirements
given in this annex must
be used.
Additional information is given in CIRIA Document C686 Safe

access for maintenance and repair.
In designing all highway structures, Designers should consider the
need to minimise future maintenance activities to avoid traffic
disruption. Durability is a key issue throughout the design, detailing
and construction phases, and the principles of whole life costing
must be adopted.
Structural continuity: All bridges should be designed as continuous
over intermediate supports unless special circumstances exist. Such
continuity may be either full continuity of the whole deck structure
or partial continuity of usually the deck slab alone. (See also CIRIA
Document C543 - Bridge Detailing Guide).
Deck hinges and half joints: Deck hinges must not be used in
bridges. Unless there are facilities for inspection and maintenance,
half joints must not be used in bridge decks.
Post tensioning: Segmental post-tensioned concrete bridges with an
internally grouted system must not be used.
Segmental bridges incorporating continuous external post-tensioned
duct systems, and non-segmental construction with either external or
internal continuous duct systems may be constructed providing that
post-tensioned structures using external systems or unbonded
tendons are detailed such that inspection of all individual tendons
and their eventual replacement is possible without restricting traffic.
Replacement Cables: The design must provide for the capacity and
practical considerations of cable replacement.
Alternative to steel reinforcing bars: Consideration should be
given to options for eliminating or reducing the use of corrodible
ferrous reinforcement. See the requirements for BA 84 Use of
stainless steel reinforcement in highway structures (DMRB 1.3.15).
Access: Designers should make provision for access for the
following purposes:
i)
Cleaning and painting
ii)
Routine maintenance, jacking, removal/replacement of
bearings
iii)
Inspection of closed cell and box members
iv)
All other inspection requirements
v)
All other maintenance activities
In providing such access, all the requirements of the Health and
Safety legislation and other relevant requirements must be fully
observed; provision for access in excess of the minimum
requirements must be adopted wherever possible.
Access should be provided from below deck level, to avoid access
through deck surfaces which should be avoided.
Public use of any of the access facilities provided for bridge
inspection and maintenance should be prevented by the provision of
suitable secure and lockable barriers, doors, covers etc.
Access openings on bridges should be provided with sealed and
drained hatches or covers where necessary. Ventilation and drainage
holes should be provided to all closed cell or box sections. In closed
sections where access for inspection is provided, provision for safe
artificial lighting should be made, preferably with some minimum
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provision for illumination by natural light.

Where provision for inspection and maintenance is not available,
abutment galleries should be provided below all bridge deck
expansion and rotational joints.
BA 41 The design and appearance

of bridges (DMRB 1.3.11)
BA 42 The design of integral
bridges (DMRB 1.3.12)
BD 10 Design of highway
structures in areas of mining
subsidence (DMRB 1.3.14)
BA 84 Use of stainless steel

reinforcement in highway
structures (DMRB 1.3.15)
BA41 to be fully
applied.
must not be used.
However, substitute
guidance and/or
this annex must be
used.
BD10 to be fully applied

except references to
BS5400. The additional
guidance and/or
requirements in this
annex must also be
applied.
must not be used.
However, substitute
guidance and/or
this annex must be
used.
Drainage: Surface water should be removed from bridge decks by

the provision of falls and suitable drainage outlets. Sub-surface
drains should be provided where required and service bays should
have provision for drainage. Systems for the drainage of surface
water from bridges should be so detailed that water is not allowed to
fall freely from bridge decks. Closed drainage systems with easily
accessible facilities for rodding and other necessary maintenance
should be used. Drainage systems should be sufficiently robust to
withstand damage during cleaning, and should be resistant to all
commonly occurring chemical spillage. Drainage details which are
integral with the structure should be avoided where possible. Downpipes cast into piers should not be used. Drainage water from bridge
decks should never be discharged into the drainage layers behind
abutments. Water should be prevented from entering bridges from
the approaches.
None.
To be reviewed after PD6694-1 Recommendations for the design of
structures subject to traffic loading to BS EN 1997-1:2004 is issued.
See guidance and/or requirements for design for durability.
Bridges with overall lengths not exceeding 60m and skews not
exceeding 30 should be designed as integral bridges, with abutments
connected directly to the bridge deck without movement joints and
bearings for expansion or contraction of the deck.
Additional information is given in CIRIA Document C543 - Bridge
Detailing Guide and SCI Publication 340.
Sections 3.14, 3.20 and 3.33 make reference to a standard that conflict
with Eurocodes (BS5400). Prior to the publication of a revised version
of BD10, the relevant Eurocodes should be used in lieu of BS5400.
When designing for durability consideration should be given to

options for eliminating or reducing the use of corrodible ferrous
reinforcement.
BD 90 Design of FRP bridges and

BD90 to be fully
None.
highway structures (DMRB
applied.
1.3.17)
DESIGN (SUBSTRUCTURES AND SPECIAL STRUCTURES) MATERIALS (DMRB 2)
Substructures (DMRB 2.1)
BD 41 Reinforced clay brickwork
retaining walls of pocket type and
grouted cavity type construction
See clause 2.2.
use of BS5628:Part 2:1995
(DMRB2.1.1)
BD 68 Crib retaining walls
BD68 to be fully
None.
(DMRB 2.1.3)
applied.
BA 68 Crib retaining walls
BA68 to be fully
None.
(DMRB 2.1.4)
applied.
BD 70 Strengthened/reinforced
Existing Standard must
Design must be in accordance with BS 8006-1.
soils and other fills for retaining
not be used. However,
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walls and bridge abutments. Use of

BS 8006: 1995, incorporating
amendment no. 1 (issue 2 March
1999) (DMRB 2.1.5)
Special Structures (DMRB 2.2)
BD 94 Design of minor structures
(DMRB 2.2.1)
BD 51 Portal and cantilever
signs/signal gantries (DMRB
2.2.4)
BD 65 Design criteria for collision

protection beams (DMRB 2.2.5)
BD 12 Design of corrugated steel

buried structures with spans
greater than 0.9 metres and up to
8.0 metres (DMRB 2.2.6)
BD 67 Enclosure of bridges
(DMRB 2.2.7)
BA 67 Enclosure of bridges
(DMRB 2.2.8)
BD 29 Design criteria for

footbridges (DMRB 2.2.8)
substitute guidance
and/or requirements
be used.
BD94 to be fully
applied.
BD51 to be fully applied
except Chapters 3 and 4.
The additional guidance
applied.
BD65 to be fully
applied. The additional
guidance and/or
annex must also be
applied.
BD12 to be fully
guidance and/or
annex must also be
applied.
BD67 to be fully
guidance and/or
annex must also be
applied.
BA67 to be fully
guidance and/or
annex must also be
applied.
BD 29 to be fully
guidance and/or
annex must also be
applied.
None.
Gantries should be designed to withstand static, dynamic,
environmental and impact loading; safe for use by maintenance
personnel; easily replaceable and may be constructed from materials
other than conventional steel and concrete e.g. fibre reinforced plastic.
Appropriate risk assessment should be undertaken for protection
against vehicle impact. Passive safety consideration should be
addressed. Mechanical and electrical engineers should be consulted
with regard to electrical safety on impact.
Chapters 3 and 4 of BD51 on loadings for and design of portal and
cantilever sign/signal gantries respectively contain design rules based
on standards such as BS5400 that conflict with Eurocodes. Prior to the
publication of a revised version of BD51, guidance should be sought
from the TAA on a project specific basis on whether Eurocodes should
be used for the design of portal and cantilever sign/signal gantries.
BD65 makes references to a number of standards that are in conflict
with Eurocodes. Prior to the publication of a revised version of BD65,
the relevant Eurocodes should be used in lieu of the referenced
standards.
Annex A will be amended in due course, so that the vertical sag
requirement will be the same as that given in TD27 Cross-sections
and headrooms (DMRB 6.1.2).
standards.
standards.
See guidance and/or requirements for BD 67 Enclosure of bridges
(DMRB 2.2.7).
Footbridges should be designed to ease walking and cycling taking

account of likely pedestrian and cyclist flows. Account should also
be taken of the requirements of mobility-impaired persons including
the elderly, people with prams or with walking difficulties and
heavily laden shoppers.
Footbridges can be prone to various forms of damage, misuse and
vandalism by users. Consideration should be given to likely
vandalism at the location and whether enclosures are required.
Protection measures including security should be provided.
Materials vulnerable to fire damage, graffiti and of high scrap value
should be avoided at high risk locations
All references made to British Standards that conflict with Eurocodes
and/or DMRB documents not to be used with Eurocodes for the design
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of highway structures, must not be followed.
TD 19 Requirement for road

restraint systems (DMRB 2.2.8)
TD19 to be fully
guidance and/or
annex must also be
applied.
BD 78 Design of road tunnels

(DMRB 2.2.9)
BD78 to be fully
guidance and/or
annex must also be
applied.
Prior to the publication of a revised version of BD29, Eurocodes must

be used in lieu of the referenced standards.
TD19 makes references to a number of standards that are in conflict
with Eurocodes. Prior to the publication of a revised version of TD19,
standards.
The design requirements, including loading, must comply with the

Eurocodes.
Road tunnels must be provided with mechanical and electrical
systems to enable the tunnels to be safe for use by motorists and by
those who need to enter the tunnel, during normal operation,
maintenance and emergencies.
The design, supply, installation and testing of individual M&E
systems must take due account of the requirements in the relevant
DMRB documents covering the design, inspection and maintenance
of road tunnels.
BD 82 Design of buried rigid pipes BD82 to be fully

(DMRB 2.2.10)
applied.
BD 91 Unreinforced masonry arch
bridges (DMRB 2.2.14)
See clause 2.2.
Materials and Components (DMRB 2.3)
BD 20 Bridge bearings (DMRB
Existing Standard must
2.3.1)
not be used. However,
substitute guidance
and/or requirements
be used.
None.
BD 47 Waterproofing and
surfacing of concrete bridge decks
(DMRB 2.3.4)
BA 47 Waterproofing and
surfacing of concrete bridge decks
(DMRB 2.3.5)
BD47 to be fully
applied.
To be confirmed
BA47 to be fully
guidance and/or
annex must also be
applied.
BD33 to be fully
guidance and/or
annex must also be
applied.
See guidance and/or requirements for BD 47 Waterproofing and

surfacing of concrete bridge decks (DMRB 2.3.4).
BD 33 Expansion joints for use in

highway bridge decks (DMRB
2.3.6)
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Design of bearings must be in accordance with BS EN 1337 and

PD6703:2009.
Highway Structures must be provided, where appropriate, with
structural bearings providing the means of transferring loads between
the superstructure and substructure while accommodating and/or
controlling the articulation. The bearings must, amongst other things,
cater for the forces of gravity, traffic, wind and friction to which the
bridge is subjected, together with the translational and rotational
movements arising, amongst other things, from temperature changes,
creep, shrinkage and prestress, and from permanent and traffic
loading.
See also EN1993-2

Expansion joints, which are provided to accommodate movement,
must have good riding quality and skid resistance, and must not
cause a hazard to any road user, including motorcyclists, cyclists,
pedestrians and animals where they have access. Expansion joints
must be capable of sustaining traffic loading, including traction and
skidding loading, and movements due to traffic, temperature, creep,
shrinkage, lateral movement and settlement.
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Expansion Choice of joint must consider the range of movement to

be accommodated, the whole life cost of providing the joint
(including traffic delay costs of installation, maintenance and
replacement), system environmental issues, sustainability and the
noise generated. The same joint must continue across the full width
of the deck including footway, verge, hardshoulder and central
reserve.
BA 26 Expansion joints for use in
highway bridge decks (DMRB
2.3.7)
BA 36 The use of permanent

formwork (DMRB 2.3.7)
BA 82 Formation of continuity
joints in bridge decks (DMRB
2.3.7)
BD 7 Weathering steel for
highway structures (DMRB 2.3.8)
BA26 to be fully
guidance and/or
annex must also be
applied.
must not be used.
However, substitute
guidance and/or
this annex must be
used.
BA82 to be fully
applied.
BD7 to be fully applied.
The additional guidance
applied.
See guidance and/or requirements for BD 33 Expansion joints for use

in highway bridge decks (DMRB 2.3.6).
Permanent formwork must be safe for use and capable of resisting all
load effects arising during construction, operation or maintenance,
without detrimental deflection or risk of uncontrolled displacement.
Where provided, temporary seals must be suitable for the proposed
use.
The adequacy of proposals for permanent formwork should be
demonstrated through the use of certified manufacturers data or
though site testing.
To be confirmed
The requirements of BD7 are to be adopted for the design of
weathering steel structures, subject to the following amendments.
In BD7, where reference is made to BS EN 10155, this standard has
been superseded by BS EN 10025-5, which should be adopted.
In BD7 Clause 4.2, delete , in accordance with clause 7.2 of BS
5400: Part 3,
BA 92 Use of recycled concrete

aggregates in structural concrete
(DMRB 2.3.9)
BA92 to be fully
applied.
Paints and other Protective Coatings (DMRB 2.4)

BD 35 Quality assurance scheme
BD35 to be fully
for paints and similar protective
coatings (DMRB 2.4.1)
guidance and/or
annex must also be
applied.
BD 43 The impregnation of
BD43 to be fully
reinforced and prestressed concrete applied.
highway structures using
hydrophobic pore-lining
impregnants (DMRB 2.4.2)
BA 85 Coatings for concrete
BA85 to be fully
highway structures & ancillary
applied.
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE (DMRB 3)
Inspection (DMRB 3.1)
BD 45 Identification markings of
BD45 to be fully
highway structures (DMRB 3.1.1)
applied.
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In BD7 Clause 4.3, delete , in accordance with BS 5400: Part 3,

None.
Steelwork in highway structures must be protected against corrosion

by a protection system as specified in the project specification.
To be confirmed
To be confirmed
None.
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Maintenance (DMRB 3.2)

BD 62 As built, operational and
maintenance records for highway
BD62 to be fully
guidance and/or
annex must also be
applied.
Where appropriate see also standards for inspection and records for
road tunnels and inspection of highway structures.
ROAD GEOMETRY (DMRB 6)

Links (DMRB 6.1)
TD 27 Cross-sections and
headrooms (DMRB 6.1.2)
TD27 to be fully
High Load Routes: Particular routes are nominated as High Load
Routes by the Overseeing Organisation. If the structures are
guidance and/or
identified to be along these routes, headroom must be provided as
required for the route.
annex must also be
applied.
ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN AND MANAGEMENT (DMRB 10)
Environmental Barriers (DMRB 10.5)
HA 66 environmental barriers
HA66 to be fully applied Environmental barriers, providing visual screening and noise
(DMRB 10.5.2)
except Chapters 6 and 7
reduction, should be designed to resist all load effects arising during
and Appendices A, B
operation, or maintenance, without rupture or instability, detrimental
and C. The additional
deflection or vibration. Consideration should be given to the
guidance and/or
environmental impact of the barrier itself.
annex must also be
Chapters 6 and 7 and Appendices A, B and C of HA 66 contain design
applied.
rules based on standards such as BS5400 that conflict with Eurocodes.
Prior to the publication of a revised version of HA66, the relevant
Eurocodes should be used for the design of environmental barriers.
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ANNEX C2: Use of Interim Advice Notes with Eurocodes for the design of
highway structures
Interim Advice Notes may contain requirements that are in conflict with the Principles and
Application Rules for Eurocodes. In such cases the conflicting requirements must not be used. See
clause 2.1.
Following the implementation of Eurocodes, the use of Interim Advice Notes for the design of
highway structures is set out below:
Interim Advice Note
Additional guidance and/or requirements to be applied
Not to be used with Eurocodes
None.
May be used with Eurocodes provided the additional guidance and/or requirements are applied
Amendment to BS 5400-4 as given in IAN 70/06 is not applicable to
Eurocode design, as BS 5400-4 will be withdrawn. However, the use
Implementation Of New Reinforcement Standards
of BS 4449, BS 4482, BS 4483 and BS 8666 are unaffected.
(BS 4449:2005, BS 4482:2005, BS 4483:2005 and
BS 8666:2005)
Loadings, Dynamic Analysis, Design and Foundation criteria for
passively safe portal signal gantries given in Chapters 7, 8, 9 and 11
Design Of Passively Safe Portal Signal Gantries
respectively must not be used. Designers must use Eurocodes when
undertaking structural design of such gantries and any part of them.
Loadings and Design criteria of portal and cantilever sign/signal
gantries given in Chapters 3 and 4 respectively of BD 51/98 must not
Amendments To Design Requirements For Portal
be used. See BD 51/98 in Annex C1.
And Cantilever Sign/Signal Gantries
The section Interaction with BS5400 must not be used when
designing to Eurocodes, as BS 5400 will be withdrawn.
Revised guidance regarding the use of
BS8500(2006) for the design and construction of
structures using concrete
Where the maximum and minimum concrete temperatures

are to be evaluated, the relevant Eurocodes must be used.
The Anchorage of Reinforcement & Fixings in
3. Design Design Process for Anchorages Subject to

Hardened Concrete
Axial Tension Step 7: the design resistance of the metal component
must be determined using the relevant Eurocodes.
May be used without any restriction
Any other relevant Interim Advice Notes not withdrawn or listed above.
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ANNEX D: PROJECT SPECIFIC INFORMATION TO BE RECORDED

A list of choices and options are compiled in this Annex. (See 2.17)
It is the responsibility of the compiler of the AIP and designer record to ensure that the Standards,
references and clauses listed are relevant and up-to-date.
Information is to be recorded only if applicable and/or where recommended values/methods are not used.
Where the information to be recorded in the AIP is not available at the time of its submission, this should
be noted. The information should be added when available to the AIP or addendum AIP.
The designer record is where the Designer should record the choices and options selected. It should not be
submitted to the TAA.
Document and Clause for Choices Choices and Options
and Options
BS EN 1990:2002 + A1:2005 Eurocode 0: Basis of structural design
2.1 Basic Requirements (4)P NOTE
Define design events to be taken into account.
1
3.4 Serviceability limit states (1)P
Define the serviceability requirements.
NOTE 2
4.1.2 Characteristic values of actions For accidental actions define the design value Ad.
(8)
4.1.2 Characteristic values of actions For seismic actions define the design value AEd.
(9)
A2.1.1 General (1) NOTE 4
Define the combination rules if clauses A2.2.2 to A2.2.5 are changed.
A2.2.1 General (10) NOTE
A2.2.1 General (13) NOTE
A2.2.1 General (15) NOTE 1
A2.2.2 Combination rules for road
bridges
(3) NOTE
Define the requirements for snow loads and wind actions to be taken into
account simultaneously with other construction loads (e.g. actions due to heavy
equipment or cranes) during some transient design situations.
Specify limits on total settlement and differential settlement.
Define variable actions to be taken into account for settlements.
Define the combination rules for special vehicles with normal traffic and other
variable actions.
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Where recorded if
applicable to the project
Comment
AIP 4.1.7
AIP 5.1 or 4.7
Designer record
Designer record
Designer record
AIP 4.1.8
AIP 6.3
Designer record
AIP 4.1.2 or 4.6
Information to be recorded only if

combination rules defined in
NA.2.3.3.2 are not used.
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Document and Clause for Choices

and Options
A2.2.5 Combinations of actions for
accidental (non seismic) design
situations (2) NOTE 2
A2.2.5 Combinations of actions for
accidental (non seismic) design
situations (4) NOTE
A2.2.6 Values of factors(1) NOTE
3
A2.2.6 Values of factors (1)
NOTE 5
Table A2.4(B) - Design values of
actions (STR/GEO) (Set B) NOTE 5
Table A2.5 - Design values of
actions for use in accidental and
seismic
combinations of actions (***)
A2.3.2 Design values of actions in
the accidental and seismic design
situations (2) NOTE
Choices and Options

Define additional combinations of actions for other accidental design
situations.
Where recorded if
AIP 4.1.7 or 4.7
For ship impact define additional requirements.
AIP 4.1.7 or 4.7
Define representative values of water forces (Fwa).
Designer record
For specific design situations (e.g. calculation of bridge camber for aesthetics
and drainage consideration, calculation of clearance, etc.) define the
requirements for the combinations of actions to be used.
Where actions due to water are not covered by EN 1997 (e.g. flowing water),
define the combinations of actions to be used.
Specify particular seismic design situations.
Designer record
As an example, in the case of bridges built by the cantilevered method, some

construction loads may be considered as simultaneous with the action
corresponding to the accidental fall of a prefabricated unit. Define the relevant
representative values.
Define the design situations.
AIP 4.1.9 or 4.7

AIP 4.6
Designer record
A2.4.3.1 Design situations and

associated traffic assumptions (1)
NOTE
A2.4.3.1 Design situations and
Define traffic categories and the relevant design situations.
associated traffic assumptions (3)
NOTE 1
NA to BS EN 1990:2002+A1:2005 UK National Annex for Eurocode - Basis of structural design
NA.2.1.1
The values of design working life in Table NA.2.1 are indicative. Alternative
NOTE
values of design working life may be determined for the individual project.
NA.2.3.2 BS EN 1990(A1):2005,
Determine combinations involving actions that are outside the scope of EN
A.2.2.1(2), Note 1 General
1991.
NA.2.3.3.3 A.2.2.2(4), Note
Determine the combination of snow loads and group loads gr1a and gr1b.
AIP 4.1.3
NA.2.3.3.4 A.2.2.2(6), Note
AIP 4.1.2
Depending upon the local climatic conditions determine a different

simultaneity rule for wind and thermal actions.
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Comment
Advice is given in Table

NA.A2.4(B) NOTE 2.
the advice given in NA.2.3.8 is not
adopted.
Information needs to be passed to
the Contractor.
AIP 4.1.5
AIP 3.1
See Table A1 of this document.
AIP 4.1.9 or 4.7

AIP 4.1.2

recommended values or methods are
not used.
not used.
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NA.2.3.4.1 A.2.2.3(2), Note
Choices and Options
NA.2.3.4.2 A.2.2.3(3), Note
Determine the combination of snow loads and group loads gr1a and gr1b.
AIP 4.1.2
NA.2.3.4.3 A.2.2.3(4), Note
For footbridges on which pedestrian and cycle traffic is fully protected from all
types of bad weather, determine combinations of actions.
Determine representative values of water actions Fwa.
Record general and local scour depths if assessed.
Define requirements for taking account of forces due to ice pressure on bridge
piers, etc.
In the case where P values for prestressing actions are not provided in the
relevant design Eurocodes, these values should be determined for the
individual project.
Prestressing P as defined in the relevant design Eurocode or for the individual
project.
AIP 4.1.9 or 4.7
NA.2.3.6.3 A.2.2.6(1), Note 3

NA.2.3.7.3 A.2.3.1(7)
NA.2.3.7.4 A.2.3.1(8)
Table NA.A.2.4(A) Design values
of actions (EQU) (Set A)
Depending upon the local climatic conditions define a different simultaneity

rule for wind and thermal actions.
Where recorded if
AIP 4.1.2
AIP 4.1.9 or 4.7

AIP 4.1.9 or 4.7
Designer record
NOTE 4 For all other actions, not covered in NOTES 1 to 3, the partial factors
should be determined for the individual project.
Designer record
NOTE 7 Partial factors for actions involving aerodynamic effects of wind on

bridges should be determined for the individual project. Guidance on the
factors to be considered may be found in PD 6688-1-4:2009.
Designer record
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not used.
not used.
Designer record
AIP 4.1.9 or 4.7
NOTE 2 For self-weight of water, ground-water pressure and other actions

dependent on the level of water, no partial factor is specified in this National
Annex. The design value of such actions may be directly assessed in
accordance with 2.4.6.1 (2)P and 2.4.6.1(6)P of BS EN 1997-1:2004.
Alternatively a safety margin may be applied to the characteristic water levels
set out in 2.4.6.1(8) of BS EN 1997-1:2004. Partial factors for such actions
may be determined for the individual project (see 2.4.7.3.2(2) of BS EN 19971:2004).
NOTE 9 For verification of uplift of bearings of continuous bridges in cases

where the verification of static equilibrium also involves the resistance of
structural elements or the ground values may be determined for the
individual project as an alternative to separate verifications based on Tables
NA.A2.4(A)-(C), see also BS EN 1990:2002+A1:2005, 6.4.3.1(4).
Comment
Designer record
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and Options
Table NA.A.2.4(B) Design values
of actions (STR/GEO) (Set B)
Table NA.A.2.4(C) Design values

of actions (STR/GEO) (Set C)
Choices and Options

project.
Where recorded if
AIP 4.1.9 or 4.7

Alternatively a safety margin may be applied to the characteristic water level
(see 2.4.6.1(8) of BS EN 1997-1:2004). Partial factors for such actions may be
determined for the individual project (see 2.4.7.3.2(2) of BS EN 1997-1:2004).
Designer record
Designer record

Designer record
NOTE 9 For particular verifications, the values of G and Q may be subdivided into g and q and the model uncertainty factor Sd. A value of Sd =
1,15 can be used except where otherwise determined for the individual project.
project.
Designer record

Alternatively a safety margin may be applied to the characteristic water level
(see 2.4.6.1(8) of BS EN 1997-1:2004). Partial factors for such actions may be
determined for the individual project and agreed with the relevant authority,
but see 2.4.7.3.2(2) of BS EN 1997-1:2004.
Designer record
Designer record
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Comment
AIP 4.1.9 or 4.7
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and Options
Table NA.A.2.4(C) Design values
of actions (STR/GEO) (Set C)
Choices and Options

NOTE 9 For particular verifications, the values of Q may be sub-divided into
q and the model uncertainty factor Sd. A value of Sd between 1,05 and 1,15,
The seismic design situation should be used only when specified for the
individual project (see BS EN 1998).
Where recorded if
Designer record
Comment
Designer record
Table NA.A2.5 Design values of

AIP 4.1.9
actions for use in accidental and
seismic combinations of actions B)
NA 2.3.9.3 A.2.4.1(2) Note
Determine serviceability requirements and criteria.
AIP 5.1
NA.3.2.1 Annex B
Record if a design for a lower or higher consequence class is considered.
AIP 3.6.1
NA.3.2.2 Annex C
Record if a design based on probabilistic methods is considered.
AIP 5.1
BS EN 1991-1-1:2002 Eurocode 1: Actions on structures. General Actions. Densities, self-weight, imposed load for buildings
4.1 General (1) NOTE
Define selected values of densities when a range is given in the table in Annex
AIP 4.1.1
A.
4.1 General 2)
For materials (e.g. new and innovative materials) which are not covered by the
AIP 4.1.1
Tables in Annex A, define the characteristic value of the density.
NA to BS EN 1991-1-1:2002 UK National Annex to Eurocode 1: Actions on structures. General Actions. Densities, self-weight, imposed load for buildings
Table NA.1 Characteristic values of
Define self-weight of fill.
AIP 4.1.1
self-weight UK guidance on
additional provisions for bridges
5.2.3(1)
BS EN 1991-1-3:2003 Eurocode 1: Actions on structures. General Actions. Snow loads
1.5 Design assisted by testing
Tests and proven and/or properly validated numerical methods to obtain snow
loads on the construction works.
AIP 4.1.2
4.1 Characteristic values (1) NOTE

1
When there are unusual local conditions that need to be taken into account in
AIP 4.1.2
the characteristic value of snow load on the ground (see NA to BS EN 1991-13 clause NA.2.8).
NA to BS EN 1991-1-5:2003 UK National Annex to Eurocode 1: Actions on structures. General Actions. Thermal actions
NA.2.2.1 General (2nd paragraph)
The uniform temperature component and temperature difference component
AIP 4.1.2 or 4.7
for other types of bridges not covered in BS EN 1991-1-5.
NA.2.3 Consideration of thermal
actions
[BS EN 1991-1-5:2003, 6.1.2(2)]
Use of Approach 1.
AIP 4.1.2
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not used.
not used.
not used.
not used.
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and Options
NA.2.7 Temperature difference
The initial temperature difference at the closure of cantilever construction.
components
[BS EN 1991-1-5:2003, 6.1.4(3)]
BS EN 1991-1-6:2005 Eurocode 1: Actions on structures. General Actions. Actions during execution
1.1Scope (1) NOTE 2
Define rules concerning the safety of people in and around the construction
site. (Out of the scope of this BS EN 1991-1-6.)
2.2 Construction loads (3) NOTE
Where construction loads are classified as fixed, define tolerances for possible
deviations from theoretical position.
3.1 General identification of
For long construction phases, define the scour levels.
design situations (12) NOTE
Where recorded if
Designer record
3.3 Serviceability limit states (5)

NOTE
Define the frequent values of particular actions which need to be considered.
Designer record
4.1 General (5) NOTE
Define the friction coefficients.
Designer record
4.4 Actions due to prestressing (1)

NOTE
Define specific requirements of prestressing forces during execution.
Designer record
4.7 Wind actions (1) NOTE
Define the dynamic response design criteria and procedures for wind actions
for the execution stages.
Define the maximum wind speed for lifting and moving operations or other
construction phases that are of short duration.
Define the classification of actions caused by water as permanent or variable.
Designer record
4.9 (4) NOTE 1
A more refined formulation is used to determine Fwa.
Designer record
4.9 (5) NOTE 1
If expression (4.2) is adjusted.
Designer record
Table 4.1 Representation of

construction loads (Qc) NOTE 4
If the recommended characteristic value qcc,k is not used.
Designer record
4.11.1 General
(1) NOTE 2
Define the groupings of loads to be taken into account.
Designer record
4.7 Wind actions (3) NOTE

4.9 Actions caused by water (2)
NOTE
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Comment
AIP 3.1
Designer record
Designer record
Designer record
Designer record
not used.
not used.
not used.
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Where recorded if
and Options
NA to BS EN 1991-1-6:2005 UK National Annex to Eurocode 1: Actions on structures. General Actions. Actions during execution
NA.2.1 Design rules for auxiliary
Define design rules for auxiliary construction works.
Designer record
construction works
Comment
NA.2.2 Positioning of construction

loads classified as free
Define the limits of movement for construction loads classified as free.
Designer record
NA.2.4 Return periods for the

determination of the characteristic
values of variable actions during
execution
NA.2.5 Minimum wind speed
during execution
NA.2.6 Rules for the combination of
snow loads and wind actions with
construction loads
NA.2.7 Rules concerning
imperfections in the geometry of the
structure
NA.2.8 Criteria associated with
serviceability limit states during
execution
NA.2.9 Serviceability requirements
for auxiliary construction works
NA.2.10 Actions due to ice,
including floating ice
NA.2.11 Actions due to atmospheric
icing
Define the return periods for the determination of the characteristic values of
variable actions during execution.
Designer record
Define the minimum wind velocity during execution.
Designer record
Define rules for combination of snow loads and wind actions with construction
loads.
Designer record
Define the imperfections in the geometry of the structure and of structural

members.
Designer record
Define the criteria associated with serviceability limit states during execution.
Designer record
Define serviceability requirements for auxiliary construction works.
Designer record
Define the loads and water levels associated with actions due to ice, including
floating ice.
Define the representative values of the actions due to atmospheric icing.
Designer record
NA.2.12 Recommended
characteristic values of construction
load Qcb
Only record if the recommended minimum values Qca and Qcb are not to be
used.
Designer record

not used.
NA.2.13 Construction loads during

the casting of concrete
Only record if the recommended minimum values Qca and Qcc are not to be
used.
Designer record

not used.
NA.2.14 Dynamic effects due to

accidental actions
NA.2.15 Dynamic effects due to
falls of equipment
Define dynamic effects due to accidental actions.
Designer record
Define dynamic effects due to falls of equipment.
Designer record
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NA.2.17 Seismic actions
NA.2.19 Characteristic values of
equivalent horizontal forces
NA.2.20 Design values of vertical
deflections for the incremental
launching of bridges
NA.2.21 Reduction of the
characteristic value of snow loads
Choices and Options

Define the design values for ground acceleration and the importance factor l
for seismic actions.
Define the characteristic values of equivalent horizontal forces.
Where recorded if
Designer record
Designer record
Define the design values of vertical deflections for the incremental launching
of bridges
Designer record
Define the reduction of the characteristic value of snow loads.
Designer record
NA.2.23 Design values of horizontal

friction forces
Define the design values of horizontal friction forces.
Designer record
NA.2.24 Determination of friction

coefficients min and max
Define the friction coefficients min and max.
Designer record
NA.3.1 Actions on structures during If Annex B is to be used for highway or railway structures.
alteration, reconstruction or
demolition
BS EN 1991-1-7:2006 Eurocode 1: Actions on structures. General Actions. Accidental actions
Define risk acceptance levels
B.5 Risk acceptance and mitigating
measures (4) 2nd paragraph
NA to BS EN 1991-1-7:2006 UK National Annex to Eurocode 1: Actions on structures. Part 1-7 : Accidental actions
NA.2.1 Classification of accidental
Define accidental actions which are not free actions.
actions [BS EN 1991-1-7:2006, 2
(2)]
NA.2.8 Design approaches [BS EN
For the design of structures for higher and lower consequence classes define
1991-1-7:2006, 3.4 (2) Note]
the requirements.
AIP 4.1.8

Annex B is used.
AIP 4.1.7

not used.
Designer record
AIP 4.1.7
NA.2.11.2.4.1
NA.2.33 Classification system for
ships on sea waterways [BS EN
1991-1-7:2006, 4.6.1 (3) Note 1]
Define the values for Ta and Tb.

Define the characteristics of ships on sea waterways to be taken into account in
the case of ship impact on structures.
AIP 4.1.7
AIP 4.1.7
NA.2.34 Values of frontal and

lateral dynamic forces from river
and canal traffic [BS EN 1991-17:2006, 4.6.2 (1) Note]
Define the values of frontal and lateral dynamic forces due to impact from
river and canal traffic.
AIP 4.1.7
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Comment

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and Options
NA.2.36 Application area of impact
[BS EN 1991-1-7:2006, 4.6.2 (3)
Note 1]
Choices and Options

Define the height of application of the impact force and the impact area b x h.
NA.2.37 Impact forces on bridge

Define the equivalent static impact forces on bridge decks from ships.
decks from ships [BS EN 1991-17:2006, 4.6.2 (4) Note]
NA.2.38 Dynamic impact forces
Define the values of frontal and lateral dynamic impact forces from seagoing
from seagoing ships [BS EN 1991ships.
1-7:2006, 4.6.3 (1) Note]
NA.2.40 Area and position of
Define the area and position of impact areas.
impact areas [BS EN 1991-17:2006, 4.6.3 (4)P Note]
NA.2.41 Forces on superstructure
Define the forces on superstructure.
[BS EN 1991-1-7:2006, 4.6.3 (5)
Note 1]
NA.2.42 Procedures to be used for
Define the design requirements for dealing with internal explosions in road
types of internal explosions [BS EN
tunnels.
1991-1-7:2006, 5.3 (1)P Note] (3rd
para)
2.5.1 d) 1) Impact on supporting
Define the value for Tc.
substructures For foot and cycle
track bridges
BS EN 1991-2:2003 Eurocode 1: Actions on structures. Traffic loads on bridges
4.2.1 Models of road traffic loads
If additional dynamic amplification is to be taken into account.
(1) NOTE 3
Where recorded if
AIP 4.1.7
Comment
AIP 4.1.7
AIP 4.1.7
Designer record
AIP 4.1.7
AIP 4.1.7
AIP 4.1.7
See Annex B of this document.
Designer record
4.2.3 Divisions of the carriageway

into notional lanes (4) NOTE
If the rules given in 4.2.3(4) are to be adjusted.
Designer record
4.3.5 Load Model 4 (crowd loading)

(1) NOTE
Define the application of LM4.
AIP 4.1.5

applicable.
4.6.1 General (2) NOTE 1
If horizontal forces are to be taken into account simultaneously with vertical

forces.
If the values of Fatigue Load Models 1 and 2 are to be modified.
AIP 4.1.9

applicable.
not used.
4.6.1 General (2) NOTE 4
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4.6.2 Fatigue Load Model 1 (similar
to LM1) (1) NOTE
Choices and Options
4.7.3.4 Collision forces on structural

members (2) NOTE
For some intermediate members where damage to one of which would not
cause collapse (e.g. hangers or stays), define smaller forces.
AIP 4.1.7
4.8 Actions on pedestrian parapets

(2) NOTE
Define whether pedestrian parapets can be considered as adequately protected.
AIP 3.7
5.1 Field of application (2) NOTE 2
For large footbridges define complementary load models, with associated

combination rules.
Define loads due to horses or cattle.
AIP 4.1.5
AIP 4.1.9 or 4.7
Define other collision forces.
AIP 4.1.9 or 4.7
5.2.1 Models of the loads (1) NOTE

1
5.6.1 General (1) NOTE
Where recorded if
AIP 4.1.9
If qrk is to be neglected.
5.9 Load model for abutments and

If the characteristic value is to be adjusted.
walls adjacent to bridges (1) NOTE
2
NA to BS EN 1991-2:2003 UK National Annex to Eurocode 1: Actions on structures. Traffic loads on bridges
NA.2.3 Appropriate protection
Define the requirements for protection against collision from road and rail
against collision
traffic.
AIP 4.1.9

not used.

not used.
not used.
AIP 4.1.7
NA.2.5 Bridges carrying both road

and rail traffic
Define the rules for bridges intended for both road and rail traffic.
AIP 4.7
NA.2.7 Weight restricted bridges
For road bridges where effective means are provided to strictly limit the weight
of any vehicle, define specific load models.
AIP 4.1.3
NA.2.8 Complementary load models
Define complementary load models and rules for their application.
AIP 4.1.9 or 4.7
NA.2.9 Models for special vehicles
Define complementary load models for special vehicles and rules for their
application.
AIP 4.1.9 or 4.7
NA.2.16 Load Model 3 (Special

Vehicles) (2nd para)
Define the choice of the particular STGO or SO model vehicle.
AIP 4.1.4 and 4.1.6
NA.2.25 Fatigue Load Model 3
Define the conditions of application for two vehicles in the same lane.
AIP 4.1.9 or 4.7
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Comment

not used.
not used.
not used.
Advice is given clause A.7 of this
document.
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and Options
Table NA.5 Set of equivalent lorries
for Fatigue Load Model 4
NA.2.31 Collision forces on
structural members
Choices and Options

Define specific vehicle axle arrangements.
Where recorded if
AIP 4.1.9
Define nominal vehicle collision forces on structural members.
AIP 4.1.7
NA.2.32 Actions on pedestrian

parapets
Define the required class of pedestrian parapet.
AIP 3.7
NA.2.43 Accidental presence of a

heavy vehicle
Define alternative load model characteristics.
AIP 4.1.7
NA.2.44.1 General (3rd para)
Define any associated requirements such as:

mass gathering (for example marathons, demonstrations);
deliberate pedestrian synchronization;
vandal loading.
Define crowd loading densities.
AIP 4.1.5
AIP 4.1.5
Define whether jogging cases can be neglected.
AIP 4.1.5
Define alternative appropriate dynamic models.
AIP 4.1.5
NA.2.44.6 Recommended
serviceability limits for use in
design (1)
Define exposure factor k4.
AIP 5.1
design (2)
Define exposure factor k4.
AIP 5.1
design (3)
Define relaxation of the design limits.
AIP 5.1
Tables NA.9 to NA.11

Recommended values for the
structure height factor k3
Define values of k1, k2 and k3.
AIP 5.1
NA.2.44.2 Dynamic actions to be

considered (2)
NA.2.44.2 Dynamic actions to be
considered (3)
NA.2.44.5 Steady state modelling of
pedestrians in crowded Conditions
(3)
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Where recorded if
and Options
NA to BS EN 1992-1-1:2004 UK National Annex to Eurocode 2: Design of concrete structures Part 1-1: General rules and rules for buildings
Table NA.1 UK decisions for
Minimum downward load for tie beams To be determined for each individual Designer record
Nationally Determined Parameters
project.
described in BS EN 1992-1-1:2004
Sub clause 9.8.3 (2)
BS EN 1992-2:2005 Eurocode 2: Design of concrete structures Part 2: Concrete bridges Design and detailing rules
5.7 (105)
Details of method for non-linear analysis and safety format.
Non-linear analysis
5.8.5
Non-linear analysis to 5.8.6

Second order effects with axial load
Method based on moment magnification factor to 5.8.7

(including slender column design)
Method based on nominal curvature 5.8.8
5.10.6
Use of 5.10.6
Time dependent losses
Use of Annex D
6
Member rules in 6.1 to 6.3

ULS checks
Rules in Annex LL
Strut and tie rules in 6.5

6.1
6.1/(109)a)
6.1/(109)b)
6.1/(109)c)
6.2.4
Method of 6.2.4/(105)
Longitudinal shear with transverse
bending check of concrete
Method of Annex MM
crushing
6.8.7
Equivalent damage (6.8.7(1))

Concrete Fatigue
Static verification (6.8.7(2))

Annex KK
General method (KK.3)

Incremental (KK.4)
Linear viscoelasticity methods (KK.5)
Ageing coefficient (KK.6)
PD6687-2:2008 Recommendations for the design of structures to BS EN 1992-2:2005
6.5 Plastic Analysis BS EN 1992-1BS EN 1992-2:2005, 5.6.1 (101)P allows the use of plastic analysis when
1:2004 Clause 5.6
permitted by National Authorities. Permission for the use of plastic analysis
should therefore be sought from the relevant body on a project-specific basis,
see 2.1 of this Standard. Typically this will be part of the technical approval
process.
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Comment
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12 Additional rules for external
prestressing
Choices and Options
The following additional rules are recommended for the design of structures
with external prestressing. The need for their application should be determined
on a project-specific basis.
BS EN 1993-1-1:2005 Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures Part 1-1 General rules and rules for buildings
5.2.2(3)
a) both totally by global analysis
Treatment of second order effects
b) partially by global analysis and partially through individual stability
and imperfections
checks of members according to 6.3
c) for basic cases by individual stability checks of equivalent members
according to 6.3 using appropriate buckling lengths according to the global
buckling mode of the structure.
5.3.2
5.3.2(3) combination of local bow and global sway imperfections
Imperfections for analysis
5.3.2(11) unique imperfection from shape of critical buckling mode
7.1 (3) Serviceability limit states,
Any serviceability limit state and the associated loading and analysis model
General
should be specified for a project.
BS EN 1993-1-5:2006 Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures Part 1-5: Plated structural elements
2.3 or 2.4
Use effective width models (2.3)
Stress calculation
Use reduced stress method (2.4)
3.3(1)
a) elastic calculation
Calculation of shear lag effective
b) combined shear lag and plate buckling

widths at ULS
c) elastic-plastic calculation
4.4(2)
Use k from Table 4.1 or Table 4.2

Effective cross-section for outstand
Determine k from more accurate calculation

compression elements
4.4(4), (5)
Use plate slenderness p

Class 4 section design buckling
Use second order analysis as appropriate and slenderness p,red

resistance
9.2.1(8)
Criterion given by equation (9.3)
Torsional buckling of stiffeners
More advanced method
Where recorded if
Designer record
See Annex B of this document.
Designer record
Designer record
Designer record
Designer record
Designer record
Designer record
Designer record
Designer record
9.2.1(9)
Torsional buckling of stiffeners
Criterion given by equation (9.4)

More advanced method
Designer record
10(5)
Reduction factor
A.1(2)
Buckling coefficient k,p
C.2(1)
Use of FE analysis
Use of equation (10.4)
Use of equation (10.5)

Use of application rules supplied
Use of first principles
Project Specification to give conditions for use of FEM
Designer record
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Comment

not used.
not used.
Designer record
AIP
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C.5(2)
Use of imperfections
Choices and Options
C.6(2)
Non-linear analysis of plates to
EC3-1-5 Annex C stress-strain
curve
Where recorded if
Designer record
Equivalent geometric imperfections

More refined analysis
Comment
not used.
Designer record
Use of 3-1-5/C.6(2) curve a)

Use of 3-1-5/C.6(2) curve b)
Use of 3-1-5/C.6(2) curve c)
Use of 3-1-5/C.6(2) curve d)
C.8
Criteria given in C.8(1)
Designer record
Limit state criteria
Other criteria: e.g. attainment of the yielding criterion
E.1(1)
Method in 4.4(2) and 4.4(4)
Designer record
Effective areas for the ultimate limit Method in E.1
state
NA to BS EN 1993-1-5:2006 UK National Annex to Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures Part 1-5 Plated structural elements
NA.2.11 - BS EN 1993-1-5:2006,
Conditions for the use of FEM analysis in design should be specified for the
Designer record
C.2(1)
particular project.
BS EN 1993-1-8:2005 Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures Part 1-8: Design of joints
2.4(2)
Designer record
Use of linear elastic calculation

Calculation of resistance of joints
Use of elastic-plastic calculation

Table 6.2
Designer record
Method 1
Calculation of prying forces
Method 2
BS EN 1993-1-9:2005 Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures Part 1-9: Fatigue
6.4(1)
Determine according to equation (6.3)
Designer record
Design value of modified nominal
More accurate calculation
stress range
A.3
Rainflow method
Designer record
Cycle counting: Stress histories
Reservoir method
evaluation
Stress ranges & number of cycles
Mean stresses
NA to BS EN 1993-1-9:2005 UK National Annex to Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures Part 1-9 Fatigue
NA.2.10 Fatigue strength categories
Fatigue strength categories for details not covered by BS EN 1993-1-9 should
Designer record
not covered by Tables 8.1 to 8.10 or
be given for individual projects.
Annex B BS EN 1993-1-9:2005,
Clause 7.1 (5)
PD6695-1-9:2008 Recommendations for the design of structures to BS EN 1993-1-9
Any other agreed alternative methods should be specified for the individual
Designer record
4.2 Test specimens Determining
projects.
fatigue strengths from tests BS EN
1993-1-9:2005, 2(4)2)
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BS EN 1993-1-10:2005 Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures Part 1-10: Material toughness and through-thickness properties
2.1(2)
Conservative rules in 2
Designer record
Elements not subject to tension,
Evaluation using fracture mechanism (2.4)
welding or fatigue
2.2(3)
Fracture mechanics method
Designer record
Methods to determine the toughness
Numerical evaluation
requirement
BS EN 1993-1-11:2006 Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures Part 1-11 Design of structures with tension components
2.2(2) Note
Designer record
Same load factor applied to entity G + P

Load factors for permanent loads
Separate factors applied to G and P

(G) and prestress (P) (see also cl.
5.3)
2.3.6(1)
During replacement of tension components, all elements of the structure should Designer record
Design for cable replacement
satisfy the relevant serviceability and ultimate limit state requirements without
any restrictions to traffic or other imposed loads.
2.3.6(2)
Structures should be designed to accommodate the loss of any one hanger at
Designer record
Design for cable accidental loss
ULS, stay or main cable without any restrictions to traffic or other imposed
loads.
5.4
Designer record
Cable sag catered for in non-linear analysis

Global analysis to allow for non
Cable sag accounted for by Ernst equation
linearities
B(6)
Project Specification to specify:
AIP 3.8.1
Monitoring cables after installation
Monitoring regime and duration
Replacement procedure
NA to BS EN 1993-1-11:2006 UK National Annex to Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures Part 1-11 Design of structures with tension components
NA.2.1 (1) NOTE Replacement and
If restrictions to traffic and other imposed loads are considered, the restrictions Record restriction measures
loss of tension components BS EN
measures should be detailed in the Project Specification.
in the AIP 3.8.2 if restriction
1993-1-11:2006, 2.3.6
to traffic and other imposed
loads are considered.
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NA.2.1 (2) NOTE Replacement and
loss of tension components BS EN
1993-1-11:2006, 2.3.6
Choices and Options

Unless specified otherwise for specific projects, structures should be designed
to accommodate the loss of any one hanger, stay without any restrictions to
traffic or other imposed loads. The structure should be designed to satisfy all
ultimate limit state requirements in the accidental combination, including the
dynamic effect of cable removal in NOTE 2 of 2.3.6(2).
Where a structure cannot be designed to accommodate the loss of a particular
tension component, the Project Specification should specify the protection
measures to be adopted to prevent sudden removal of that tension component
NA.2.3 (1) Note 6

Strengths of steels and wires
[BS EN 1993-1-11:2006, 3.1]
At present there is no limit to the maximum value for fu. However the current
ongoing research might find that extra high strength wire is more susceptible to
premature failure. Wires of tensile strengths greater than the recommended
maximum value should be agreed and specified in the Project Specification.
NA.2.4 Corrosion protection of the

exterior of Group B tension
components BS EN 1993-111:2006, 4.4 (2) NOTE 1
NA.2.7 Persistent design situation
during service EN 1993-1-11:2006,
5.3 (2) NOTE
The corrosion resistance class for the stainless steel should be specified for the
individual projects.
NA.2.13 (1) Note

Waterproofing
[BS EN 1993-1-11:2006, A.4.5.1]
The aforementioned structures are therefore not within the scope of BS EN

1993-1-11:2006, 5.3. If the rules of BS EN 1993-1-11 are applied to such
structure types it is suggested that the actions P and G should have partial
factors applied to them separately as required in 5.2 (3). In such cases the
project specification should give the values of G and P that are to be used.
The tension components should be tested for water-tightness in accordance
with article 11.3 of SETRA Cable Stays [1] unless an alternative test is
specified in the Project Specification.
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Where recorded if
Give details in AIP 3.8.1 if
structure is not designed to
accommodate the loss of any
one hanger, stay without any
restrictions to traffic or other
imposed loads.
Comment
Specify in the AIP 3.8.1 the

protection measures for the
prevention of sudden
removal of tension
components.
Specify in the AIP 3.9 the
tensile strength of wires if it
is greater than the
recommended maximum in
the Project Specification.
corrosion resistance class for
the stainless steel for the
individual project.
values of G and P for the
individual project.
Specify details of any
alternative test used in the
Project Specification
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NA.2.15 (6) Note
Annex B Transport, storage,
handling
Choices and Options

Monitoring might be required to confirm that the design assumptions, such as
final forces in tension components and vibration of tension components due to
wind, rain and traffic, have been met in the completed structure. The Project
Specification should specify the required monitoring regime and its duration.
Where recorded if
Specify the required
monitoring regime and its
duration for tension
components in the Project
Specification and in the AIP
4.1.8
Comment
Details of maintenance procedures should be provided which should include at Specify the replacement
least:
procedure for a tension
Procedures for minor and major maintenance operations expected
component in the design
during the design lifetime of the tension components;
assumptions in the Project
The replacement procedure for a tension component in accordance with the
Specification and in the AIP
design assumptions made in the Project Specification.
3.8.1
NA to BS EN 1993-1-12:2007 UK National Annex to Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures Part 1-12 Additional rules for the extension of EN 1993 up to steel grades S 700
NA.2.2.1 BS EN 1993-1-12:2007,
The required strength class of electrodes should be specified for the individual
Record the required strength
2.8 (4.2 (2) NOTE)
projects.
class of electrodes in the
Project Specification
BS EN 1993-2:2006 Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures Part 2: Steel bridges
2.1.3.4(1)
Project Specification to specify components which need to be designed for
AIP 4.1.7
Information to be recorded if special
Components which need to be
accidental design situations
components have been identified.
designed for accidental design
situations
3.4(1)
Project Specification to specify the types of cable which are deemed to satisfy
AIP 3.9
Types of cable which are deemed to
the requirements for durability
satisfy the requirements for
durability
First order theory
Designer record
5.2.1(4)
Second order theory
Global analysis
(crit 10)
5.4.1
Plastic global analysis
Designer record
Non-linear analysis of plates to
BS EN 1993-1-5 clause C.6(2) curve a)
EC3-1-5 Annex C stress-strain
BS EN 1993-1-5 clause C.6(2) curve b)
curve
BS EN 1993-1-5 clause C.6(2) curve c)
BS EN 1993-1-5 clause C.6(2) curve d)
6.2.8(1)
Interaction methods (6.2.8 to 6.2.10)
Designer record
Bending, axial load, shear and
Interaction of stresses (6.2.1)
transverse loads
6.3.1.5(1)
Use class 4 sec. prop.
Designer record
Use of class 3 sect. prop. With stress Use class 3 sec. prop. with stress limit.
limits
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6.3.3
Members in bending and axial
compression
Choices and Options

Use of BS EN 1993-2 clause 6.3.3(1)
Use of BS EN 1993-1-1 clause 6.3.3(4) with interaction factors calculated in
accordance with Annex A [(5) Note 1 alternative method 1]
Use of BS EN 1993-1-1 clause 6.3.3(4) with interaction factors calculated in
accordance with Annex B [(5) Note 1 alternative method 2]
Use of BS EN 1993-1-1 clause 6.3.4
Use of BS EN 1993-2 clause 6.3.4.2(2)
All parts effectively sealed against corrosion (with corrosion allowance)
Use of weathering steel
7.11(2)
Design of joint details if access is
not provided
9.4.1
Use method of EN 1993-2/9
Fatigue stress range
Use stress histories
BS EN 1993-5:2007 Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures Part 5 Piling
2.3 (2) Serviceability limit state
Values for the limits given in (1), in relation to the combination of actions to
criteria
be taken into account according to EN 1990, should be defined for each
project.
Where recorded if
Designer record
Comment
Designer record
Designer record
Record the values for the

limits in relation to the
combination of actions to be
taken into account in the AIP
5.1
2.3 (3) Serviceability limit state
Where relevant, values for limits imposed by adjacent structures should be
Only record in the AIP 5.1 if
criteria
defined for the project.
values for limits are to be
imposed by adjacent
structures.
4.1 (6) Durability, General
The required design working life for sheet piling and bearing piles should be
Record the design working
given for each project.
life in the AIP 3.1
4.1 (8) Durability, General
Corrosion protection systems should be defined for each project.
Record the corrosion
protection systems in the
AIP 3.9
5.5.1 (4)P Combined walls, General
It should be stated for each project and agreed with the client whether driving
Agree and record in the AIP
imperfections need to be considered in the design of the combined wall. The
5.1 whether driving
design values of any driving imperfections shall be given as percentages of the
imperfections need to be
length of the primary element, assuming a linear distribution.
considered in the design of
the combined wall.
6.1 (1) Serviceability limit states,
The significance of settlements and vibrations, and their limiting values in each Record the significance of
Basis
case, should be given for the project taking into account local conditions.
settlements and vibrations,
and their limiting values in
each case in the AIP 5.1
BS EN 1994-2:2005 Eurocode 4: Design of composite steel and concrete structures Part 2: General rules and rules for bridges
5.3.2(1)
Equivalent geometric imperfections should be used with values that reflect the
Designer record
Imperfection for bridges
possible effects of system imperfections and also member imperfections unless
these effects are included in the resistance formulae.
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5.4.2.8(4)
Simplified method in (5)
Determination of internal forces in
Method in (6) and (7)
tension members
A more accurate method according to (2) and (3).
NA to BS EN 1997-1:2004 National Annex to Eurocode 7: Geotechnical design Part 1 General rules
NA.3.4 BS EN 1997-1:2004 Annex
The limiting values of structural deformation and foundation movement relate
H
primarily to building. Limiting values of structural deformation and
foundation movement for other civil engineering works should be determined
for the project and agreed, where appropriate, with the client and other relevant
authorities.
A.2.1 Partial factors on actions
Actions listed in BS EN 1997-1:2004, 2.4.2 for which no values are set in BS
EN 1991 may be specified for a particular project. The values of these actions
and their partial factors and combination factors should be agreed with the
client and relevant authorities.
A3.1 Partial factors on actions or the
effect of actions
Actions listed in BS EN 1997-1:2004, 2.4.2 for which no values are set in BS

EN 1991 may be specified for a particular project. The values of these actions
and their partial factors and combination factors might need to be agreed with
the client and relevant authorities.
Where recorded if
Designer record
Agree and record the

limiting values of structural
deformation and foundation
movement in the AIP 6.3
4.1.9 or 4.7 values of
actions, partial factors and
combination factors for
actions for which no values
are set.
4.1.9 or 4.7 values of
actions, partial factors and
combination factors for
actions for which no values
are set.
NA to BS EN 1998-2:2005 National Annex to Eurocode 8: Design of structures for earthquake resistance Part 2 Bridges
Table NA.1
Reference return period TNCR of seismic action for the no-collapse requirement Record in the AIP 4.1.9
may be specified for an individual project. See also 8.2 of PD 6698:2009.
reference return period
Ref. 2.1(3)P of BS EN 1998-2
determined from the siteDesign seismic action
specific hazard analysis.
Table NA.1
The importance classes should be established for an individual project. For
Record in the AIP 4.1.9 the
class 3 structures, the need for the design to consider earthquake resistance
consequence class and the
Ref. 2.1(4)P of BS EN 1998-2
may be specified for an individual project.
importance class of the
Design seismic action
structure. For bridges in
consequence class 3, record
whether earthquake
resistance will be considered
in the design.
Table NA.1
Where TNCR has been assessed
Record in the AIP 4.1.9 the
on a project-specific basis, I should also be chosen
value of I used.
Ref. 2.1(6) of BS EN 1998-2
on a project-specific basis.
Design seismic action
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Comment

not used.
Advice is given in Table A.6 of this
document.

not used.
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Table NA.1
Ref. 4.1.2(4)P of BS EN 1998-2
Analysis Modelling - Masses
Table NA.1
Ref. 6.6.2.3(3) of BS EN 1998-2
Bearings Elastomeric bearings
Table NA.1
Ref. 6.7.3(7) of BS EN 1998-2
Abutments rigidly connected to the
deck
Table NA.1
Ref. 7.4.1(1)P of BS EN 1998-2
Seismic action Design spectra
Table NA.1
Ref. 7.7.1(2) of BS EN 1998-2
Lateral restoring capability
Table NA.1
Choices and Options

The value of 2,1 for traffic loads assumed concurrent with the design seismic
action may be specified for an individual project.
Extent of damage to elastomeric bearings may be specified for an individual
project, but see 8.8 of PD 6698:2009.
Value of dlim may be specified for an individual project.
Where recorded if
Record in AIP 4.1.9 values
of 2,1 used.
Comment
Record in the AIP 4.1.9

extent of damage to
elastomeric bearings
allowed.
Record in the AIP 4.1.9
value of dlim used.

not used.
Value of control period TD for the design spectrum of bridges with seismic
isolation may be specified for an individual project, if a site-specific hazard
analysis is carried out. See 8.10 of PD 6698:2009.
Record in the Designer

record value of TD used.
Values of w and d may be specified for an individual project.
Record in the Design

Certificate values of w and
d used.
Value of annual probability used in the calculation of Tmin and Tmax may be
specified for an individual project. See 8.13 of PD 6698:2009.
Record in the Designer

record value of annual
probability specified.
Ref. J.1(2) of BS EN 1998-2

Factors causing variation of design
properties
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not used.

not used.
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ANNEX E: USE OF EUROCODES IN HIGHWAYS AGENCY DBFO

SCHEMES (IN ENGLAND ONLY)
When used on the M25 DBFO Project this standard is to be amended as follows:
Para No.
All occurrences
All occurrences
1.9
1.12 Definitions
2.7
2.9
Annex A
A.1
A.11
Annex C
Second sentence
Row 3 and 4 of
table
Annex D
All occurrences
Description
Unless directed otherwise delete "Overseeing Organisation" and insert "Department"
Approval from/Agreement with the Technical Approval Authority (TAA) and similar terms shall
be interpreted as the proposal has been received with no objections under the Review Procedure.
Delete UK National Standards (Non-Eurocodes) and insert British Standards that, prior to being
replaced by UK National Standards (Eurocodes), are used for the design of highway structures,
such as BS5400.
Delete title and definition of Departure.
At Category delete BD2 (DMRB 1.1.1) and insert Paragraph 2 of Section A of Part 3 of
Schedule 4 of the DBFO Contract
At Technical Approval Authority (TAA) delete As defined in BD2 (DMRB 1.1.1) and insert
The Departments Nominee
Delete TAA and insert Department
Delete except as follows and insert except as follows, in which case an Alternative Proposal
shall be submitted
Delete the requirements for the technical approval of highway structures and insert the
Agreement
Delete "by the Overseeing Organisation" and insert "by the Departments Nominee"
Delete "between the Overseeing Organisation and the Third Party" and insert with the Third
Party
After the second sentence add The amendments to Standards in Part 3 of Schedule 8 of the DBFO
Contract shall apply
Delete row beginning Approval Procedure and row beginning BD2 Technical Approval and
insert The DBFO Contract Review Procedure shall apply.
Delete Project Specification and insert project specification
Delete "Design Certificate", "Certificate" and "certificate" and insert "Design Data"
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When used on the other DBFO Schemes this standard is to be amended as follows:
Para No.
All occurrences
All occurrences
Description
Unless directed otherwise delete "Overseeing Organisation" and insert "Department"
Approval from/Agreement with the Technical Approval Authority (TAA) and similar terms shall
be interpreted as the proposal has been received with no objections under the Review Procedure.
1.9
Delete UK National Standards (Non-Eurocodes) and insert British Standards that, prior to being
replaced by UK National Standards (Eurocodes), are used for the design of highway structures,
such as BS5400.
At Approval in Principle (AIP) delete As defined in BD2 (DMRB 1.1.1) and insert Technical
Appraisal Form (TAF)"
At Category delete BD2 (DMRB 1.1.1) and insert Paragraph 2 of Section A of Part 3 of
Schedule 4 of the DBFO Contract
At Departure delete Criterion, which .. specific requirements. and insert An Alternative
Proposal returned endorsed "received" or "received with comments" by the Departments
Nominee..
At Technical Approval Authority (TAA) delete As defined in BD2 (DMRB 1.1.1) and insert
The Departments Nominee
Delete TAA and insert Department
Delete except as follows and insert except as follows, in which case an Alternative Proposal
shall be submitted
1.12 Definitions
2.7
2.9
Annex A
A.1
A.11
Annex C
Second sentence
Row 3 and 4 of
table
Annex D
All occurrences
Delete the requirements for the technical approval of highway structures and insert the
Agreement
Delete "by the Overseeing Organisation" and insert "by the Departments Nominee"
Delete "between the Overseeing Organisation and the Third Party" and insert with the Third
Party
After the second sentence add The amendments to Standards in Part 2 of Schedule 4 of the DBFO
Contract shall apply
Delete row beginning Approval Procedure and row beginning BD2 Technical Approval and
insert The DBFO Contract Review Procedure shall apply.
Delete Project Specification and insert project specification
Delete "Design Certificate", "Certificate" and "certificate" and insert "Design Data"
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INTERIM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE USE OF EUROCODES

INTERIM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE USE OF EUROCODES FOR THE

Clarification of specific Eurocode requirements

Clauses of Published Documents that constitute the default means of

Project specific information to be recorded

Use of Eurocodes in Highways Agency DBFO schemes (in England only)

INTERIM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE USE OF EUROCODES

Strengthening or upgrading works design.

INTERIM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE USE OF EUROCODES

The following definitions apply throughout this Standard:

Approval in Principle (AIP)

As defined in BD2 (DMRB 1.1.1).

As defined in BD2 (DMRB 1.1.1).

Criterion, which departs from, or is an aspect not

EN documents may be Eurocodes or EuroNorms.

National annex (NA)

INTERIM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE USE OF EUROCODES

Published Documents (PD)

For the purpose of this Standard, Published

Technical Approval Authority

As defined in BD2 (DMRB 1.1.1).

Any person, organisation or other legal identity that

The following abbreviations are used in this Standard:

British Standards Institution

Comit Europen de Normalisation (European Committee for

Design, Build, Finance, Operate

INTERIM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE USE OF EUROCODES

Status of Design Manual for Roads and Bridges (DMRB) Documents

INTERIM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE USE OF EUROCODES

Use of Supplementary Guidance

Departures from Standards

There is adverse safety implication in the application of BS EN and/or UKNA in the

INTERIM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE USE OF EUROCODES

INTERIM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE USE OF EUROCODES

Design Manual for Roads and Bridges

Expansion Joints for Use in Highway Bridge Decks

Manual of Contract Documents for Highway Works

INTERIM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE USE OF EUROCODES

British Standards: Eurocodes

BS EN 1990:2002 + A1:2005 Eurocode 0: Basis of structural design

BS EN 1991-1-1:2002 Eurocode 1: Actions on structures. General Actions. Densities,

BS EN 1991-1-3:2003 Eurocode 1: Actions on structures. General Actions. Snow

BS EN 1991-1-4:2005 Eurocode 1: Actions on structures. General Actions. Wind