EUROCODE 8 - EARTHQUAKE

Eurocode 8 explains how to make building and civil engineering structures resistant to earthquakes, though the UK is deemed to have very low seismic risk.

UK status

 Green All parts published as BS codes with national annexes on 30/06/2009

 Eurocode 8 parts

Eurocode 8: Design of structures for earthquake resistance – Part 1: General rules seismic actions and rules for buildings
Eurocode 8: Design of structures for earthquake resistance – Part 2: Bridges
Eurocode 8: Design of structures for earthquake resistance – Part 3: Strengthening and repair of buildings
Eurocode 8: Design of structures for earthquake resistance – Part 4: Silos, tanks and pipelines
Eurocode 8: Design of structures for earthquake resistance – Part 5: Foundations, retaining structures and geotechnical aspects
Eurocode 8: Design of structures for earthquake resistance – Part 6: Towers, masts and chimneys

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