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NATIONAL ANNEX

UK National Annex to
Eurocode 4: Design of
composite steel and
concrete structures
Part 2: General rules and rules for bridges
ICS 91.010.30; 91.080.10; 91.080.40; 93.040
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ISBN 978 0 580 54983 0

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Committee reference B/525/4
Draft for comment 06/30128176 DC

Publication history
First published December 2007

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National Annex (informative) to

BS EN 1994-2:2005, Eurocode 4: Design of
composite steel and concrete structures
Part 2: General rules and rules for bridges

Introduction
This National Annex has been prepared by BSI Subcommittee B/525/4,
Composite structures. In the UK it is to be used in conjunction with
BS EN 1994-2:2005.

NA.1 Scope
This National Annex gives:
a) the UK decisions for the Nationally Determined Parameters:
1) in the general rules described in the following subclauses of
BS EN 1994-2:2005, which come from BS EN 1994-1-1:2004:

2.4.1.1 (1)
2.4.1.2 (5)P
6.6.3.1 (1)
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2) in the specific rules for bridges described in the following

subclauses of BS EN 1994-2:2005:

1.1.3 (3) 6.6.1.1 (13)

2.4.1.2 (6)P 6.8.1 (3)
5.4.4 (1) 6.8.2 (1)
6.2.1.5 (9) 7.4.1 (4)
6.2.2.5 (3) 7.4.1 (6)
6.3.1 (1) 8.4.3 (3)

NOTE See foreword to EN 1994-2:2005.

b) the UK decision on the status of BS EN 1994-2:2005, informative
Annex C; and
c) references to non-contradictory complementary information.

NA.2 Nationally Determined Parameters

NA.2.1 Reference to guidance for shear connectors
other than welded headed studs
[BS EN 1994-2:2005, 1.1.3 (3)]
Guidance for shear connectors other than welded headed studs is given
in PD 6696-2.

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NA.2.2 Partial factor for pre-stressing action, P

[BS EN 1994-2:2005, 2.4.1.1 (1)]
The partial factor for pre-stressing action, P, should be 1,0 for
favourable and unfavourable effects, as recommended in BS EN 1994-2.

NA.2.3 Partial factor for design shear resistance of a

headed stud, V
[BS EN 1994-2:2005, 2.4.1.2 (5)P]
The partial factor for design shear resistance of a headed stud, V,
should be 1,25 as recommended in BS EN 1994-2.

NA.2.4 Partial factor for fatigue strength of studs in

shear, Mf,s [BS EN 1994-2:2005, 2.4.1.2 (6)P]
The partial factor for fatigue strength of studs in shear, Mf,s, should
be 1,0 as recommended in BS EN 1994-2.

NA.2.5 Combination factor for global and local action

effects [BS EN 1994-2:2005, 5.4.4 (1)]
The combination factor for global and local action effects for bridges
except road bridges should be 1,0.
The combination factor for global and local action effects for road
bridges is stated to be a nationally determined parameter in
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BS EN 1993-2:2006, E.2. The value for this parameter should be as

recommended in the National Annex to BS EN 1993-2:20061).

NA.2.6 Choice of the methods for calculating elastic

resistance to bending
[BS EN 1994-2:2005, 6.2.1.5 (9)]
In calculating the elastic resistance to bending, the method given in
BS EN 1994-2:2005, 6.2.1.5 (7) and (8) or the method given in
BS EN 1993-1-5:2006, Section 10 may be used.

NA.2.7 Values of CRd,c and k1 for concrete flanges in

tension [BS EN 1994-2:2005, 6.2.2.5 (3)]
The value of the coefficient CRd,c should be 0,15/C as recommended in
BS EN 1994-2.
The value of the coefficient k1 should be 0,12 as recommended in
BS EN 1994-2.

NA.2.8 Reference to rules for transverse filler beams

[BS EN 1994-2:2005, 6.3.1 (1)]
Rules for transverse filler beams are given in PD 6696-2.

1) In preparation.

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NA.2.9 Shear connection

[BS EN 1994-2:2005, 6.6.1.1 (13)]
No reference is provided to further guidance on considering the effects
of bending moments at the steel-concrete interface, about an axis
parallel to the axis of the steel beam, caused by deformations of the slab
or the steel member, adjacent to cross frames and vertical web
stiffeners, and for composite box girders.

NA.2.10 Partial factor for design shear resistance of a

headed stud, V [BS EN 1994-2:2005, 6.6.3.1 (1)]
The partial factor for design shear resistance of a headed stud, V,
should be 1,25 as recommended in BS EN 1994-2.

NA.2.11 Reduction factor for the shear resistance of a

stud connector, ks
[BS EN 1994-2:2005, 6.8.1 (3)]
The reduction factor for the shear resistance of a stud connector, ks,
should be 0,75 as recommended in BS EN 1994-2.

NA.2.12 Partial factor for fatigue strength of studs in

shear, Mf,s [BS EN 1994-2:2005, 6.8.2 (1)]
The partial factor for fatigue strength of studs in shear, Mf,s, should
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be 1,0 as recommended in BS EN 1994-2:2005, 2.4.1.2 (6)P.

NA.2.13 Design value of crack width, wk, and the

combination of actions
[BS EN 1994-2:2005, 7.4.1 (4)]
The value of wk, which should be taken as wmax, and the combination of
actions, are stated to be nationally determined parameters in
BS EN 1992-2:2005, 7.3.1 (105). These parameters should be as
recommended in the National Annex to BS EN 1992-2:2005.

NA.2.14 Specific measures to limit the heat of hydration

of cement and the temperature difference to be
considered [BS EN 1994-2:2005, 7.4.1 (6)]
Specific measures to limit the heat of hydration of cement may be
described in a project specification together with the temperature
difference to be considered. If no specific measures to limit the heat of
hydration of cement are described in the project specification then the
temperature difference to be considered should be 25 K.

NA.2.15 Shear connection and transverse reinforcement

[BS EN 1994-2:2005, 8.4.3 (3)]
No reference is provided to information describing the provision of
reinforcement near shear connectors arranged in groups to prevent
premature local failure in either the precast or the in situ concrete.

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NA.3 Decision on the status of informative

annexes [BS EN 1994-2:2005,
Annex C, Headed studs that cause
splitting forces in the direction of the
slab thickness]
BS EN 1994-2:2005, Annex C should be used.

NA.4 References to non-contradictory

complementary information
Non-contradictory complementary information for use with
BS EN 1994-2 is given in PD 6696-2.
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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 1992-2:2005, Eurocode 2 Design of concrete structures
Part 2: Concrete bridges Design and detailing rules
BS EN 1993-1-5:2006, Eurocode 3 Design of steel structures
Part 1-5: Plated structural elements
BS EN 1993-2:2006, Eurocode 3 Design of steel structures
Part 2: Steel bridges
BS EN 1994-1-1:2004, Eurocode 4 Design of composite steel and
concrete structures General rules and rules for buildings
National Annex to BS EN 1992-2:2005: UK National Annex to
Eurocode 2 Design of concrete structures Part 2: Concrete
bridges Design and detailing rules
National Annex to BS EN 1993-2:20062). UK National Annex to
Eurocode 3 Design of steel structures Part 2: Steel bridges
PD 6696-2:2007, Background paper to BS EN 1994-2 and the UK
National Annex to BS EN 1994-2
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2) In preparation.

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