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NATIONAL ANNEX NA+A 1:2012 to BS EN 1993-5:2007

National Annex (informative) to

BS EN 1993-5:2007, Eurocode 3: Design
of steel structures - Part 5: Piling

Introduction
This National Annex is published by BSI Standards Limited, under
licence from The British Standards Institution. This National Annex has
been prepared by BSI Subcommittee B/525/31, Structural use of steel.
In the UK it is to be used in conjunction with BS EN 1993-5:2007.
The start and finish of text introduced or altered by National
Amendment No.1 is indicated in the text by tags 15> ®l Minor
editorial changes are not tagged.

NA.1 Scope
This National Annex gives:
a) the UK decisions for the Nationally Determined Parameters
described in the following subclauses of BS EN 1993-5:2007:
3.7 (1) 5.2.2 (13) 7.2.3 (2)
3.9 (1)P 5.2.5 (7) 7.4.2 (4)
4.4 (1) 5.5.4 (2) A.3.1 (3)
5.1.1 (4) 6.4 (3) B.5.4 (1)
5.2.2 (2) 7.1 (4) 0.2.2 (5)
b) the UK decisions on the status of BS EN 1993-5:2007 informative
annexes;
c) references to non-conflicting complementary information.

NA.2 Nationally Determined Parameters

UK decisions for the Nationally Determined Parameters described in
BS EN 1993-5:2007 are given in Table NA.1.

NA.3 Decisions on the status of the informative

annexes
Informative annexes B, ( and D may be used.

NA.4 References to non-contradictory

complementary information
The following references contain non-contradictory complementary
information for use with BS EN 1993-5:2007.
• PD 6695-5.
• For further information on the durability of steel piles, see
the Piling Handbook 8th edition [1] and the (orus brochure,
A corrosion protection guide for steel bearing piles in temperate
climates [2].

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• For additional information concerning ALWC, reference should be

made to CIRIA document C634 [3].
• Further information and guidance on the selection of values
for fiB is available from the Steel Piling Group website at
www.steelpilinggroup.org
• Further information and guidance on the selection of values
for fiD is available from the Steel Piling Group website at
www.steelpilinggroup.org.

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 Table NA.1 UK decisions for Nationally Determined Parameters described in BS EN 1993-5:2007 z
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Subclause Nationally Determined Eurocode UK decision oz
Parameter recommendation
3.7 (1) Minimum yield 500 N/mm2 Use the recommended value.
»
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strength of high »
Z
strength steel fy,spec,max Z
m
3.9 (1)P Lowest service None -15°( ><
temperature
4.4 (1) Values for corrosion BS EN 1993-5:2007, Tables 4.1 and Table 4.2 are replaced by:
rates Table 4.1 and
Table 4.2
Table 4.1 -loss of thickness (mm) per face due to corrosion of bearing piles and sheet
piles in soils, with or without groundwater
Required design working life 5 25 50 75 100 125
years years years years years years
~~~~

Undisturbed natural soils (sand, silt, clay, 0,00 0,30 0,60 0,90 1,20 1,50
schist ... )
Polluted natural soils and industrial sites 0,15 0,75 1,50 2,25 3,00 3,75
Aggressive natural soils (swamp, marsh, 0,20 1,00 1,75 2,50 3,25 4,00
peat ... )
@ Non-compacted and non-aggressive fills 0,18 0,70 1,20 1,70 2,20 2,70
z
-l
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It>
(clay, schist, sand, silt ... ) »
+
OJ
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Non-compacted and aggressive fills 0,50 2,00 3,25 4,50 5,75 7,00 »
Vi' (ashes, slag ... )
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rv
VI
r-+ NOTE 1 Corrosion rates in compacted fills are lower than those in non-compacted ones. In o
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Q.. r-+
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Q.. NOTE 2 The values given for 5 years and 25 years are based on measurements, whereas the o
VI
other values are extrapolated. co
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V\
VI
r-+ m
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o·::l ~
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I'D
I\.J
o
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OJ Table 4.2 - Loss of thickness (mm) per face due to corrosion of bearing piles and sheet
;:::i.' piles in fresh water or seawater I\.J
Vi' .-+
=-
Vl Required design working life I 5 25 50 75 100 125 o
r+ co
OJ
::::l years years years years years years V\
c.. m
OJ
0.
Common fresh water (river, ship canal) in I 0,15 0,55 0,90 1,15 1,40 1,65 Z
VI
the zone of high attack (water line)
::::l 1.0
~ Brackish or very polluted fresh water I 0,30 1,30 2,30 3,30 4,30 5,30 1.0
;:::i.' W
e
r+ (sewage, industrial effluent, .. ) in
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N o
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N system
tide splash zone or in the low water required
zone (see Note 3)
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Sea water in temperate climates in the 0,25 0,90 1,75 2,60 3,50 4,40
zone of permanent immersion or in the
intertidal zone
NOTE 1 The highest corrosion rate is usually found in the splash zone or at the low water level
in tidal waters. However, in most cases, the highest bending stresses occur in the permanent
immersion zone (see BS EN 1993-5:2007, Figure 4-1).
NOTE 2 The values given for 5 years and 25 years are based on measurements, whereas the
other values are extrapolated.
NOTE 3 The values in this table for corrosion loss in the low water zone apply to situations
where the effects of Accelerated Low Water Corrosion (ALWC) are not a design requirement.
ALWC is a particularly aggressive form of corrosion associated with bacterial activity at low
water level in marine conditions. Attack is random both within and between locations and
typically at or just above the lowest astronomical tide (LAT) level. Due to the high rate of steel
loss when ALWC occurs, the life expectancy of a pile will be short and it is recommended that
a protection system is used to control the situation rather than reliance on sacrificial steel. z
Suitable options may be painting or cementitious coating but it is also recommended that ~
consideration is given to installation of a cathodic protection system either immediately or at a oz
later date if necessary. Whilst this phenomenon might not affect every location, if ignored, this
rapid form of attack can result in costly repair and maintenance works at an unexpectedly early
»
r
stage in the life of a structure. »
z
Z
m
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 Table NA.1 UK decisions for Nationally Determined Parameters described in BS EN 1993-5:2007 (continued) z
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Subclause Nationally Determined Eurocode UK decision oz
Parameter recommendation
:t>
5.1.1 (4) Values of partial Given in Use values given in NA to BS EN 1993-1-1. r-
factors, YMO, YM1, and BS EN 1993-1-1 :t>
Z
YM2 Z
m
5.2.2 (2) Values of factor /1B None The recommended values for the factor fiB applicable to UK designs are given in Table NA.2. X
for single and double
U-piles
5.2.2 (13) Length I of continuous 500mm Use the recommended value.
intermittent butt welds

5.2.5 (7) Value of factor PR 0,8 Use the recommended value.

5.5.4 (2) Height of head h 5m Use the recommended value.
6.4 (3) Value of factor Po None The recommended values for the factor liD applicable to UK designs are given in Table NA.2.
7.1 (4) 15} Values of partial 15} YM2 = 1,25 and Use the recommended values.
factors, YM2, and YM3,ser = 1, 10 ®J
YM3, ®J
7.2.3 (2) Value of factor k t 0,6 Use the recommended value.
NOTE The recommended value for k t is k t = 0,6. This is motivated for cases where possible
bending in the anchor as an effect of actions is not made explicit
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Only in cases where the structural detailing of the location where the anchor rod is joined to z
:::::r the wall is such that bending moments are avoided at that location, the recommended value :t>
(1)
OJ for k t may be chosen as k t = 0,9. +
'""'I
;:::t:
:t>
V;.
:::::r 7.4.2 (4) Design procedure for None No design information additional to that already provided in BS EN 1993-1-8:2005, I\.J
~ pile couplers BS EN 1993-5:2007 and BS EN 12699:2001 is given for the design of pile couplers. o
Q)
:::::s I\.J
a.. A.3.1 (3) Limiting values for fufty = 1,1 and Given in NA to BS EN 1993-1-1. r+
Q)
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a.. tufty and f- ul8y eufey = 15 o
In OJ
:::::s B.5.4 (1) Value of factor I1sys 1,0 Use the recommended value. Vl
In
,-+ m
;::+
c 0.2.2 (5) Required density or None No additional information is provided. Z
!:!".
o stiffness of tube filling 1..0
:::::s
1..0
N
o W
~
I
N U1
I\.J
• o
o
lJ1 -......J
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Table NA.2 Reduction factors for U shaped sheet piles.

Type of Number of Reduction factors PB

and Po referred to in 5.2.2 (2); 5.2.2 (9); 5.2.3 (2); 6.4 (3)
U-pile unit structural (see Notes 2, 3/ 4, and 5)
support levels Highly unfavourable Unfavourable I Favourable conditions
(see Note 1) conditions conditions (see Note 8)
(see Note 6) (see Note 7)
PB Po PB Po PB Po
Singles or 0 0,40 0,30 0,50 0,35 0,60 0,40
uncrimped 1 0 /55 0 /35 0 /60 0,40 0,70 0,45
doubles
>1 0,65 0,45 0,70 0,50 0,80 0,55
Crimped 0 0,70 0,60 0,75 0,65 0,80 0,70
or welded 1 0,80 0,70 0,85 0,75 0,95 0,80
doubles
>1 0,90 0,80 0,95 0,85 1,00 0,90
NOTE 1 Any restraint device which leads to the shear force changing from positive to negative or vice versa
may be considered as a structural support. The toe of the piles should not be considered as a restraint. The
benefit of the restraint should only be taken into account for design situations following installation of the
restraint. Restraints may be regarded as structural supports only when designed as such in accordance with
relevant standards.
NOTE 2 If interlocks are not treated with sealants or lubricants, the coefficients may be increased by +0,05 (to
a maximum value of 1,0).
NOTE 3 The interlocks of single or uncrimped U-piles should be connected after installation by a structural
weld (minimum 6 mm fillet) near the top. The minimum length of this weld should be 100 mm for walls
with retained heights up to 2,5 m; for greater retained heights, an additional 100 mm of weld should be
provided for every additional 1 m of retained height, up to a maximum of 500 mm (applies to retained heights
above 6,5 mY. Provision of this weld permits the fiB coefficients to be increased by +0,1, 0,15 or 0,2 respectively
for highly unfavourable, unfavourable and favourable conditions (to a maximum value of 1,0); and the /10
coefficients likewise by +0, 15, 0,2 or 0,25 (to a maximum value of 1,0).
NOTE 4 The enhancement of /1 values by additional methods may be considered by the designer subject
to demonstration, by calculation, testing or by other means, that the appropriate degree of shear force
transmission will take place to justify higher coefficients than those values obtained from this table and notes.
NOTE 5 The fiB and Po coefficients for the entire pile should be selected according to the most unfavourable
conditions that apply.
NOTE 6 Highly unfavourable conditions are:
• retaining substantial depths of free water;
• significant presence of very low strength fine soil or very loose coarse soil (as defined in BS EN ISO 14688-1)
below formation;
• artificial loosening by pre-augering in fine soil below final excavation level (unless it can be demonstrated
by testing or other means, that the pre-augered soil offers friction equivalent to or better than that of a
low strength fine soil or loose coarse soil, in which case better conditions may be assumed);
• artificial loosening of fine soil by water jetting at a rate exceeding 240 Llmin (see Annex 0.2 of
BS EN 12063:1999); or
• artificial loosening of coarse soil by water jetting at a rate exceeding 480 Iitres per minute (see Annex 0.2
of BS EN 12063:1999).
NOTE 7 Unfavourable conditions are:
• significant presence of low strength fine soil or loose coarse soil (as defined in BS EN ISO 14688-1) below
formation;
• artificial loosening by pre-augering in coarse soil below final excavation level (unless it can be
demonstrated by testing or other means, that the pre-augered soil offers friction equivalent to or better
than that of a medium dense soil, in which case better conditions may be assumed); or
• artificial loosening of fine soil by water jetting at a rate between 60 Llmin and 240 Llmin (see Annex 0.2 of
BS EN 12063: 1999) or when coarse soil has been artificially loosened at a rate between 240 Llmin and 480 Llmin.
NOTE 8 Favourable conditions may be assumed if none of the highly unfavourable or unfavourable
conditions apply.

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Bibliography
Standards publications
For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including
any amendments) applies.
BS EN 1993-1-1, Eurocode 3 - Design of steel structures Part 1-1:
General rules and rules for building
BS EN 1993-1-8:2005, Eurocode 3 - Design of steel structures - Part 1-8:
Design of joints
BS EN 12063:1999, Execution of special geotechnical work Sheet
pile walls
BS EN 12699:2001, Execution of special geotechnical work-
Displacement piles
BS EN ISO 14688-1, Geotechnical investigation and testing-
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PD 6695-5, Background paper to the UK National Annex to
BS EN 1993-5 1)

Other publications
[1] The Piling Handbook 8th edition, Arcelor.
www.sheet-piling.arcelor.com
[2] (orus, A corrosion protection guide for steel bearing piles in
temperate climates. www.corusgroup.com
[3] ClRIA document (634, Management of Accelerated Low Water
Corrosion in Steel Maritime Structures. www.ciria.org

1) In preparation.

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