This document provides an overview of structural design codes internationally. It discusses the Construction Products Directive and Eurocodes implemented in Europe to harmonize building regulations across countries. The Construction Products Directive establishes six essential performance requirements for construction products. Countries can comply via harmonized European standards or European Technical Approval. The Eurocodes define building performance and contain formulas to calculate structural design. They have been adopted by several European countries who have published National Application Documents.
This document provides an overview of structural design codes internationally. It discusses the Construction Products Directive and Eurocodes implemented in Europe to harmonize building regulations across countries. The Construction Products Directive establishes six essential performance requirements for construction products. Countries can comply via harmonized European standards or European Technical Approval. The Eurocodes define building performance and contain formulas to calculate structural design. They have been adopted by several European countries who have published National Application Documents.