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NATIONAL ANNEX
NAto BSEN
1992-1-1:2004
Incorporating
National
Amendment No.1
UK National Annex to
Eurocode 2: Design of
concrete structures Part 1-1: General rules and rules for
buildings
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NA to BS EN 1992-1-1:2004
Contents
Page
Committees
Inside front cover
Introduction
NA.1 Scope
NA.2 Nationally Determined Parameters
1
1
NA.3 Decisions on the status of informative annexes
21
NA.4 References to non-contradictory complementary information
21
22
Table NA.1
UK decisions for Nationally Determined Parameters described in
BS EN 1992-1-1:2004
2
Table deleted
Table NA.2
Table NA.3
Table deleted
Table NA.4 - Recommended values of W max
19
Table NA.5 - Basic ratios of span/effective depth for reinforced concrete

members without axial compression
20
Table NA.6a) - Minimum mandrel diameter to avoid

for bars and wire
Table NA.6b) - Minimum mandrel diameter to avoid
for welded reinforcement and fabrics bent after
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to reinforcement
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National Annex (informative) to BS EN 1992-1-1:2004, Eurocode 2: Design of

concrete structures - Part 1-1: General rules and rules for buildings
Introduction
This National Annex has been prepared by BSI Subcommittee B/525/2, Structural use of concrete. In the
UK it is to be used in conjunction with BS EN 1992-1-1:2004.
NA to BS EN 1992-1-1:2004 incorporating National Amendment No.1 supersedes NA to BS EN 1992-1-1:2004,
which is withdrawn.
The start and finish of text introduced or altered by National Amendment No.1 is indicated in the text
by
15> ~. Minor editorial changes are not LG'I:;i';vU'
National Amendment No.1 has been made to reflect Corrigendum No.1 to BS EN 1992-1-1:2004.
NA.1 Scope
NA.1.1 This National Annex gives:
a) the UK decisions for the Nationally Determined Parameters described in the following subclauses of
BS EN 19921-1-1:2004:
2.3.3 (3)
2.4.2.1 (1)
4.4.1.3 (4)
- 5.1.3 (l)P
6.4.3 (6)
- 6.4.4 (1)
- 9.2.1.3 (1)
- 9.2.1.4 (1)
2.4.2.2 (1)
- 5.2 (5)
2.4.2.2 (2)
2.4.2.2 (3)
2.4.2.3 (1)
2.4.2.4 (1)
2.4.2.4 (2)
2.4.2.5 (2)
3.1.2 (2)P
3.1.2 (4)
3.1.6 (l)P
3.1.6 (2)P
3.2.2 (3)P
3.2.7 (2)
3.3.4 (5)
- 5.5 (4)
- 6.4.5 (3)
6.4.5 (4)
- 6.5.2 (2)
9.2.2 (4)
9.2.2 (5)
11.3.7(1)
11.6.1 (1)
9.2.2 (2)
9.2.2 (7)
- 9.2.2 (8)
9.3.1.1 (3)
- 9.5.2 (21)
- 9.5.2 (2)
11.6.1 (2)
11.6.2 (1)
- 11.6.4.1 (1)
- 3.3.6 (7)
- 4.4.1.2 (3)
4.4.1.2 (5)
4.4.1.2 (6)
4.4.1.2 (7)
4.4.1.2
4.4.1.2
- 4.4.1.3
- 4.4.1.3
(8)
(13)
(l)P
(3)
- 5.6.3 (4)
- 5.8.3.1 (1)
5.8.3.3 (1)
- 5.8.3.3 (2)
5.8.5 (1)
5.8.6 (3)
5.10.1 (6)
5.10.2.1 (l)P
- 5.10.2.1 (2)
- 5.10.2.2 (4)
- 5.10.2.2 (5)
5.10.3 (2)
- 5.10.8 (2)
5.10.8 (3)
5.10.9 (l)P
6.2.2 (1)
6.2.2
- 6.2.3
- 6.2.3
- 6.2.4
6.2.4
(6)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(6)
6.5.4 (4)
6.5.4 (6)
6.8.4 (1)
6.8.4 (5)
6.8.6 (1)
- 6.8.6 (3)
- 6.8.7 (1)
- 7.2 (2)
7.2 (3)
-7.2 (5)
7.3.1 (5)
7.3.2 (4)
7.3.4 (3)
- 9.5.2 (3)
- 9.5.3 (3)
9.6.2 (1)
9.6.3 (1)
9.7(1)
- 9.8.1 (3)
9.8.2.1 (1)
9.8.3 (1)
11.3.5 (l)P
11.3.5 (2)P
- 12.3.1 (1)
-12.6.3 (2)
-A.2.1 (1)
A.2.1 (2)
A.2.2 (1)
A.2.2 (2)
A.2.3 (1)
C.1 (1)
C.1 (3)
- E.1 (2)
- J.1 (3)
7.4.2 (2)
- 8.2 (2)
- 9.8.3 (2)
- 9.8.4 (1)
- J.2.2 (2)
J.3 (2)
- 8.3 (2)
- 8.6 (2)
- 8.8 (1)
- 9.8.5 (3)
- J.3 (3)
9.2.1.1 (1)
9.2.1.1 (3)
9.10.2.2 (2)
9.10.2.3 (3)
9.10.2.3 (4)
9.10.2.4 (2)
b) the UK decisions on the status of BS EN 1992-1-2:2004 informative annexes; and

c) references to non-contradictory complementary information.
NA.2 Nationally Determined Parameters
UK decisions for the Nationally Determined Parameters described in BS EN 1992-1-1:2004 are given in
Table NA.1.
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Subclause
2.3.3 (3)
2.4.2.1 (1)
2.4.2.2 (1)
Eurocode Ai
Nationally Determined Parameter
Value of djoint
Partial factor for shrinkage
action YSH
Partial factor for 11.1 1::01v.1 1::00
recommendation
UK decision
Use the recommended value
30m
1,0
Partial factor for 11.1
2.4.2.3 (1)
1,0
0,9
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1,1
1,3
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I
p.-l
Partial factor for prestress

YP,unfav for local effects
Partial factor for fatigue loads

YFJat
2.4.2.4 (1)
2.4.2.4 (2)
2.4.2.5 (2)
3.1.2 (2)P
Partial factors for materials for

ultimate limit states Yc and Ys
Partial factors for materials for
serviceability limit states Yc
and Ys
Value of kf
Value of Cmax
Table 2.1N
Use the recommended values
1,0
1,1

Use the recOlnmended value. HOvvl::vl::.1 the shear strength
of concrete classes higher than C50/60 should be
determined by tests, unless there is evidence of
ItiRf::l
past performance of the particular mix
lncluchng the type of
used. Alternatively,
shear strength of concrete strength classes
than
C50/60 may be limited to that of C50/60.
1,0
for cOlnpression in flexure and axial loading and 1,0
for other phenomena. However, a cc may be taken
conservatively as 0,85 for all phenomena.
C90/105
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3.1.2(4)
3.1.6 (l)P
3.1.6 (2)P
3.2.2 (3)P
3.2.7 (2)
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Value of k t
Value of a cc
Value of act
Upper limit of /yk
Design assumptions for
reinforcement: value of Cud
Value of k
1,0
1,0
600MPa
0,9C u k
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YP,unfav
2.4.2.2 (::)
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2.4.2.2 (2)
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Eurocode Al recommendation
Design assumptions for

0,9Su k or if more accurate values are
prestressing tendons: value of not known:
Dud
4.4.1.2 (3)
Value of Cmin,b
4.4.1.2 (5)
Structural classification and

values of minimum cover due
to environmental conditions
UK decision
= 0,02
fpO,lk/")k = 0,9
Dud
Post-tensioned bonded tendons in

rectangular ducts: greater of the
smaller dimension or half the
dimension.
Post-tensioned bonded tendons
circular ducts: diameter.
Pre-tensioned tendons:
x diameter
of strand or plain wire,
x diameter
of indented wire.
Table 4.3N for structural classification ~ Use BS 8500-1:2006, Tables A.5 and A.l1 for
recommendations for concrete quality for a particular
Tables 4.4N and 4.5N for values of
exposure class and cover reinforcement c. ~
Cmin,dur
Cmin,dut'
4.4.1.2 (6)
4.4.1.2 (7)
Value of ~Cdur,y
Value of ~Cdur,st
Omm
Omm
4.4.1.2 (8)
Value of ~Cdur,add
Omm
4.4.1.2 (13)
Value of kb k: k3
kl
k2
= 5 mm
10mm
15mm
~8
10mm
4.4.1.3 (l)P
Value of ~Cdev
4.4.1.3 (3)
Value of ~Cdev under controlled Expressions (4.3N) and (4.4N)

conditions
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A)
Table NA1 relates to BS EN 1992-1-1 incorporating Corrigendum No.1 (January 2008).011

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such as the Concrete Society's guidance on the use of
stainless steel reinforcement [1].
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4.4.1.3
Nationally Determined Parameter I
Eurocode A ) recommendation
and k2
40 mm
75 mm
The following load arrangements
should be considered:
a) altern a te spans
variable and
(YQQk + yGG k +
other spans
only the design
load YGG k + Pm;
b) any two adjacent spans carrying the
design variable and permanent loads
+ yGG k + PnJ; all other spans
carrying only the
load, yGG k +
Values of
5.1.3 (l)P
to
rn
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1'>0
5.2
UK decisions for Nationally Determined Parameters described in BS EN 1992-1-1:2004 (continued)
Value of
1/200
UK decision
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the recommended values
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Use any of the following three optIOns

Consider the two load arrangements recommended in
the Eurocode for alternate and adjacent spans.
b) Consider the two following arrangements for all spans
and alternate spans:
1) all spans carrying the design variable and
permanent load (YQQk + YGG k + Pm);
2) alternate spans carrying the design variable and
permanent load (YQQk + yGG k +
other spans
carrying only the design permanent load yGG k + Pm;
the same value of YG should be used throughout the
structure;
c) For slabs, use the all spans loaded arrangement
described in b)l) if:
1) in a one-way spanning slab the area of each
exceeds 30 m 2 ;
2) the ratio of the variable load Qk to the pennanent
load
does not exceed 1,25; and
3) the variable load Qt. does not exceed 5 kN/m 2
excluding partitions
In option c), when analysis is carried out
the load
arrangement described in b)l), the resulting support
moments except those at the supports of cantilevers
should be reduced by 20%, with a consequential increase
in the span moments.
In this context a bay means a
across the full width
of a structure bounded on the
two sides by lines of
support.
The load arrangements in a), b) and c) are drafted
BS EN 1990:2002, Expression (6.
here,
can also be drafted
Expressions
and
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the recommended value
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Eurocode A) recOlnmendation
Moment redistribution
formula: values of
and
For steels with
0,44
1,25(0,6 +
hI
h2
:s 500 MPa
hI =
0,6 +
1,25(0,6 + 0,001
0,7
0,8
For steels with Iyk > 500
those given for steels with
be used.
PD 6687 gives further
bending moments.
5.6.3 (4)
5.8.3.1 (1)
Values of OpI,
Value of A
5.8.3.3 (1)
0,31
5.8.3.3 (2)
Value of
Value of
0,62
5.8.5 (1)
Methods of second order
Use either method
5.8.6 (3)
Choice of the following two simplified

methods.
a) Method based on nominal stiffness.
Method based on nominal
curvature.
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Value ofYcE
lVlethods to avoid brittle failure I Methods A to E
of prestressed members
5.10.1 (6)
Figure 5.6N
Alim
= 20 A B
more restrictive values than

500 MPa may be need to
on the redistribution of

I Any of the methods A to E may be used.
5.10.2.1 (l)P I Maximum stressing force:

values of h, and
hI =
h2 = 0,9
5.10.2.1 (2)
0,95
r:n
Maximum
value of
force:
to
A)
Table NA.1 relates to BS EN 1992-1-1 incorporating Corrigendum No.1 (January 2008).
5.10.2.2 (4) I Minimum strength of concrete I h4 = 50 %

at various stages of
30 %
prestressing: values of
and h5
C.n
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5.10.3 (2)
5.10.8 (2)
5.10.8 (3)
Eurocode Al recommendation
= 0,7
Increase stress at time of

transfer of
value
of
force HU111C;U..lCl
after tensioning: values of
and
k6
Value of
100 MPa
Values of
UK decision
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0,85
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100 MPa unless the tendon is outwith/3d from the tension

in which case ~ap,ULS = 0. /3 =0,1 for d
1 000 mm;
/3 = 0,25 for d
500 mm; the value of /3 may be
interpolated for the values of d between 500 mm
and 1 000 mm.
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and Y6.P,inf
Use the recommended
Y6.P,sup -
Both values taken as 1,0 if linear

with uncracked sections is
applied
5.10.9
6.2.2 (1)
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Values of
Values of
normal shear
6.2.2
Value ofv
6.2.3 (2)
.1l.l111.lvH.l h
and
rinf
Vmin,
For pre-tensioning, unhonded tendons:

rsup
1,05 and rinf
For post-tensioning, bonded tendons:
rsup = 1,10 and rinf
0,90
When appropriate measures
direct measurements of pretensioning)
are taken:
rsup rinf=

See also 3.1.2 (2)P for a ... nr."~"'AY\1
class> C50/60
and hI for
values of cote
>
for concrete

See also 3.1.2 (2)P for a requirement for concrete
class> C50/60
1
cote
1 ~ cote ~
except in elements in which shear co-exists
with externally applied tension (i.e. tension caused
restraint is not considered here). In these elements. cote
should be taken as ~ 1,25
2,5
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UK decisions for Nationally Determ.ined Param.eters described in BS EN 1992-1-1:2004 (continued)
Values OfVl and a ew
Eurocode A ) recommendation
VI = V as described by
Expression (6.3N) or takes the values
given in Expressions (6.10.aN)
and (6.10.bN)
a ew takes the values given in
Expressions (6.11.aN), (6. l1.bN) and
(6.11.cN)
UK decision
15) vl=v(1-0,5cosa) 011

However, if the design stress of the shear reinforcement
is below 80 % of the characteristic yield stress fyk, Vl may
be taken as:
Vl = 0,54(1 - 0,5cosa) for fek .:s; 60 MPa
Vl = (0,84 - fck/200) (1 - 0,5cosa) > 0,5 for fck ~ 60 MPa
a ew is as follows:
1 for non-prestressed structures
(1 + aeplfedJ for < a ep .:s; 0,25feel

1,25 for 0,25feel < a ep .:s; 0,5feel
2,5(1 - aeplfed) for 0,5feel < a ep < 1,Ofeel
where:
a ep is the mean compressive stress, measured positive, in
the concrete due to the design axial force. This should be
obtained by averaging it over the concrete section taking
account of the reinforcement. The value of a cp need not be
calculated at a distance less than 0,5dcot8 from the edge
of the support.
Note that the values of Vl and a ew should not be such as
to give rise to a value of VRd,max greater than 200(b w)2 at
sections more than d from the edge of a support. For this
purpose the value of bw does not need to be reduced for
ducts.
In the case of straight tendons, a high level of prestress
(aq/fed> 0,5) and thin webs, if the tension and the
compression chords are able to carry the whole
prestressing force and blocks are provided at the
extremity of beams to disperse the prestressing force it
may be assumed that the prestressing force is distributed
between the chords. In these circumstances, the
compression field due to shear only should be considered
in the web, i.e. a ew = 1.
class> C50/60.
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6.2.4 (4)
Eurocode'\) recommendation
Range of values of cote r
1,0 ::;; cote f

flanges
1,0
cote f
::;;
2,0 for compression
UK decision
Use
6.4.4 (1)
Value of k
Values of {3
Values of
Vmin and hI for
punching shear
6.4.5 (4)
6.5.2 (2)
1'he value of maximum

punching resistance adjacent
to column VRd,max
The distance kd of the outer
perimeter of punching shear
reinforcement from the
perimeter U out
0,4
-----
1,5 for a corner colulnn

{3=
for an edge column
{3 = 1,15 for an internal colulnn
{3
= 0,181yc
= 0,035k3/2fck 112
ki = 0,1
Vmin
Value of v'
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6.5.4 (4)
Value of kI. hz,
6.5.4 (6)
Value of
liS)
Use
VRd ,rnax=0, 5vfcd
h = 1,5
v' = 1 - fck/250
= 1,0
= 0,85
k~1 0,75
k4 = 3,0
(0')
to
w
I:,,;)
o
o
and parameters YFJat = 1,0

Values of
for S-N curves
Values of parameters for S-N curves
for reinforcing steels given in
Table 6.3N
Values of parameters for S-N curves
for prestressing steels given in
Table 6.4N
<:.0
15)
Table NAI relates to
ns
EN ] 992-] -1 incorporating Corrigendum No.1 (Januar:y 2008). ~
'""""
~
~
t-.:I
I
'"I"""

class> C50/60
VRd ,max=0,5
In addition, VEd should be limited to 2VRdc at the first

control perimeter <51
liS}
Unless the perimeter at which reinforcement is no longer
required is less than 3d from the face of the loaded areal
column. In this case the reinforcement should be placed
in the zone 0,3d and 1,5d from the face of the loaded
area/column. The first perimeter of reinforcement should
be no further than 0,5d from the face of the loaded areal
column. <51
----
6.8.4 (1)
Cd
tfj
1,25 for tension flanges
---
6.4.5 (3)
U2
6.2.4 (6)
6.4.3 (6)
(""t-
Use the
't-.:I
""""
o
o
Table NA.l -
t:O
m
f---{
t",
o
o
<:.0
Subclause
EurocodeA ) recommendation
6.8.4 (5)
Value of k2
6.8.6 (1)
Values of hI and k
h1
k2
6.8.6 (3)
6.8.7 (1)
Value of k3
To be determined by consulting specialist literature

70MPa
Use the recommended values unless other values are

agreed with appropriate authorities
= 35 MPa
0,9
Fatigue: values for Nand k1
UK decision
1,0
6
10 cycles
= 0,S5
r---~~
7.2 (2)
Value of t~1
0,6
7.2 (3)
Value of k2
0,45
7.2 (5)
Value of
k,
k4
k5
= O,S
= 1,0
"
7.3.1 (5)
Limitations of crack
width W max
Table 7.1N
7.3.2(4)
Value of 'ct,p
Maximum crack spacing in
Expression (7.11): values for
and k4
fe,eff
k3 = 3~
k4 0,425
7.4.2 (2)
Values of basic span/depth

ratios
Table 7.4N
Use Table NA.5
8.2 (2)
Values of k and k2
k1
k2
7.3.4 (3)
8.3 (2)
8.6 (2)
8.8 (1)
9.2.1.1 (1)
9.2.1.1 (3)
(0
k5
Use Table NA.4
in accordance with 7.3.2 (2)
1mm
= 5 mm
Minimum mandrel
Table S.lN
diameter <Pm, min
Anchorage capacity of a welded F btd = ltd<PtOtd ::;; F,
bar
Additional rules for I
diameter bars: limiting bar size
<Plarge
Use in Table NA.6a) and Table NA.6b)
M-
o
to
'(J).
t%j
> 32 mm
<Plarge
> 40 mm
Z
t-..t.
Beams: minimum
reinforcement areas
lAs, =0,26(fctn/f k)b d
Beams: maximum
reinforcement areas
lAs,
0,0013b t d
c.o
c.o
~
I
t-..t.
0,04A c
(5) A) Table NA.1 relates to TIS EN 1992-1-1 incorporating Corrigendum No. 1 (January 2008). ~
Use the
~mmpnclpcl
val,
t-..t.
~
o
o
Table NA.l
I-'
9.2.1.2 (1)
Beams: minimum ratio of span

bending moment to be assumed
at supports in monolithic
construction
Anchorage of bottom
reinforcement at an end
support: area of steel provided
over supports with little or no
end fixity in
9.2.1.4 (1)
9.2.2 (4)
9.2.2 (5)
9.2.2 (6)
~~~~-
9.2.2 (7)
9.2.2 (8)
tv
~-
~-~~~
15)
Table NA.1
o
to
rn
tlj
p.-I.
/32 = 0,25
e.o
e.o
t-:J
I
p.-I.
I
p.-I.
t-:J
1/3:
0,5
= (0,08.) fck)lfyk
Sl,rnax
0,75d(1 +

Sb,max
0,6d(1 + cota)
IP1T,mm
St,max
=0,7 5d s:
600 mm
For principal reinforcement:

3h s: 400 mm
For secondary reinforcement:
s: 450 mm
"Dx :~.I._II. in areas with concentrated
loads or maximum moment where:
For principal reinforcement:
2h
250mm
For secondary reinforcement:
400mm
3h
Minimum diameter of
cPmin = 8 mIn
longitudinal reinforcement in
columns
Minimum area of longitudinal As,min =O,lONEdlfyd or 0,002A c,
whichever is greater
reinforcement in columns
9.5.2 (2)
= 0,25
M-
9.5.2 (1)
r---
UK decision
/31
0,15
Value of Smax,slabs
t:-o
\.0
Minimum ratio of shear

reinforcement in the form of
links
Minim um shear reinforcement
Maximum longitudinal spacing
of shear assemblies
Maximum longitudinal spacing
of bent-up bars
Maximum transverse spH~lng
of links
/31
9.3.1.1 (3)
;-;
o
o
Eurocoder\} reCOlTIlllenda tion
Subclause
CJ)
Use the recommended values except fo: post-tensioned

slabs where reference may be made to specialist literature
such as The Concrete Society's design handbook [2].
cPmin
= 12 mm
r----~~~
~-~~~
to BS EN 1992-1-1 incorporating Corrigendum No.1 (,January 2008).
.I
Table NA.l- UK decisions for Nationally Determined Parameters described in BS EN 1992-1-1:2004
Icnll,UJWP(1
IJ:j
s:3
Subclause
t\:l
o
o
(,0
9.5.2
EurocodeA> recommendation
= 0,04A c outside laps unless it

Maxim urn area of longitudinal
can be shown that the integrity of the
reinforcement in columns
concrete will not be affected and that
the full
is achieved at the
ULS.
0,08Ac at
should take the least of the
three values:
a) 20 times the minimum diameter of
the longitudinal
b) the lesser dimension of the column;
c) 400 mm.
UK decision
The recommended values apply. The designer should

consider the practical upper limit
into account the
to place the concrete around the rebar. This issue
is considered further in PD 6687.
As,max
9.5.3
Maximum spacing of
transverse reinforcement in
columns Scl,tmax
~ Use the recommended value for concrete class C50/60.

For concrete class> C50/60, transverse reinforcement
should satisfy the following: UnUslO,.vd 0,04, in which
of confining hoops x f.r/volume of concrete x !cd)
rectangular columns:
IVll~lLUU111ctl
bars laterally restrained
of links
bo and ho are the
of confinement in the two
directions (dimension to the centre of links).
OIJ'U.vi_U>,-
K:2Ilb.lb,
ho
CO
he
U1
tt:j
For circular columns with circular links:

an
1
(1
Z
!-l
sl2Dor~
~
~
circular columns with snirallinks

an
is the diameter of the confined core

centre line of links). <51
~
~
Table NA.l relates to BS EN 1992-1-1 incorporating Corrigendum No.1 (January 2008).
<51
t-:I
1
(1 - sl2Do)
!-l
I
the
!-l
t-:I
Table NA.l - UK decisions for Nationally Determined Parameters described in BS EN 1992-1-1:2004 (corz,tinued)
r--'
t.:.l
Subclause
9.6.2 (1)
9.6.3 (1)
-------~
Eurocode/l) recommendation

Minimum and maximum area A,
= 0, 002Ac
of vertical reinforcement in
As,vmax = O,04Ac outside lap locations
walls
unless it can be shown that the
integrity of the concrete is not affected
and that the full strength is achieved
at the ULS. This limit may be doubled
at laps.
Minimum area of horizontal
25 % or O,OOIAc, whichever is Use the recommended values. Where crack control is
As
important
age thermal and shrinkage effects should
reinforcement in walls
be considered explicitly.
9.7
Minimum area of distribution

beams
reinforcement in
As,dbmin
= 0,1 % but not less than

150 mm 2/m in each face and in each
direction
0,2 % in each face
9.8.1 (3)
9.8.2.1 (.)
Value of min for pile caps
8mm
8mm
Use the
8mm
9.8.3 (1)
Value of min for columns and

wall
for tie beams
Value of
Minimum downward load for

tie beams
ql
9.8.4 (1)
Values of q2 and mill
= 5 MPa
min = 8 mm
9.8.5 (3)
~ Values of Ac and As,bplllin
J-o;
tv
o
o
<:..D
.rnmmended val
Immpnt1Pt1 ral
To be determined for each individual project

q2
Ac from Table 9.6N \0.il

As,bpmin from Table 9.6N
~ Force to be resisted by
ql = 10 kN/m
peripheral tie: values of ql and Q2= 70 kN
IE) A) Table NA 1 relates to TIS EN 1992-1-1 incorporating Corrigendum No.1 (January 2008).
td
Use
10 kN/m
9.8.3 (2)
9.10.2.2 (2)
UK decision
Use the recommended
ll-
ql=(20+4n o)li where no is the number of storeys and li is

the
of the end span
Qz = 60 kN \0.il
<51
>
~
to
U2
[:!rj
......
t::.O
t::.O
~
I
......
I
......
o
o
Table NA.l- UK decisions for Nationally Determined Parameters described in BS EN 1992-1-1:2004 (corLtin,ued)
t:d
m
~
Suhclause
tv
o
o
c.o
9.10.2.3 (3)
I Nationally Determined Parameter
UK decision
EurocodeA) recommendation
+ gk)I7,5] (lr/5) (Ft )
I Minimum tensile force that an I Ftie,int = 20 kN/m

internal tie is capable of
kN/m
is the sum of the average permanent and variable

loads (in kN/m2);
l1' is the
of the distances (in m) between the
centres
the colulnns, frames or walls supporting any
two adjacent floor spans in the direction of the tie under
consideration; and
F t = (20 + 4no)
60.
Maxim um spacing
flOO1'
9.10.2.3 (4) I Internal ties on floors without I q3

screed: values of q3 and q4
q4
9.10.2.4 (2)
20 kN/m
= 70 kN
Force to be resisted by
horizontal ties to external
columns and/or walls provided
at each floor level: values of
and
20 kN per metre of the fa<;ade
150kN
+ qk)(l1'/5 )Ft ;;;::

where
+ qk) is the sum of the average permanent and variable
floor loads (in kN/m2);
l1' is the greater of the distances
m) between the
centres of the columns, frames or walls supporting
two adjacent floor spans in the direction of the tie
considera tion; and
F t = (20 + 4nn)
60.
and 3 % of
=Ftie col the greater of
total de~ign ultimate veV't~i"a
by the
in kN per metre run of
column or wall at that level.
wall. Ftie,col in kN per column.
Tying of external walls is
required if the
tie is not located within the wall.
in m.
additional
related to the
tions in the UK.
LLtC!
11.3.5 (l)P
I Value of alec (lightweight

agl:rrega l~e concrete)
11.3.5 (2)P
I Value of a]ct (lightweight

concrete)
(5)
f-I
CN
10,85
Table NAI relates to BS EN 1992-1-1 incorporating Corrigendum No.1 (January 2008). 0lI
Use the recomlnended value

Use the recomlnended value
rl-
t:C
r.n
~
I-l
~
~
~
I
I-l
I
I-l
~
o
o
Table NA.l- UK decisions for Nationally Determined Parameters described in BS EN 1992-1-1:2004
I-'
Jo!:;:..
Subclause
11. 3. 7 (1)
I Nationally Determined Parameter I
IValue of h
recommendation
Ik
1,1 for lightweight aggregate

concrete with sand as fine aggregate
h = 1,0 for lightweight '-'-"-'".LV_'-''-'J'''
fine and coarse
IValues of CIRd,c, vI,min and ki
11.6.1
Eurocode Al
UK decision
I Use the recommended value
11.6.2
11.6.4.1 (1)
Value of k;
12.3.1 (1)
Values of
concrete)
I lEi>
0,08
=0,8
VI
acc,pl
15>
0,8
= 0,6
= 0,8 <51
Value of
1,1
A.2.1 (2)
Value of Ye,redl
Value of v" "Drl,) and
1,4

(1)
C.1 (1)
C.1 (3)
1,35
Yc.red3
Value of 17 and
Ys.red2
Yc,red4
l]
= 0,85
I Values for
stress range, Table C.2N

minimum relative rib area
fi=
andfi
For fyh a = 10 MPa
I Values of a,
h, Euk
For hand Euk a = 0
Minimum and maximum values for

h, Euk in accordance with Table
Cd
m
J---;
= 0,5171[1
hck/250] generally for lightweight

concrete,
in Expression (11.6.5), when the
recommended value may be used.
For lightweight concrete, VI should not be modified in
accordance with Note 2 of 6.2.3 (3). <51
flck/250]
A.2.1 (1)
A.2.3
""
1--4
Value of k
A.2.2 (2)
I:>:)
0, 5171[1
(plain
A)
~
~
~
1--4
= 0,15
IVI
rn
1--4
12.6.3
A.2.2
IValue ofv1
to
~
~.min=
hI
Z
I Use the recOlnmended values <51
[lEi> ClRd,c = 0,15/yc
Table NA.l relates to BS EN 1992-1-1 incorporating Corrigendum No.1 (January 2008).
<5J
o
o
Table NA.l
to
UK decisions for Nationally Determined Parameters described in BS EN 1992-1-1:2004 (cor/,tinued)
23
t>..:I
co
Subclause
EurocodeAl recommendation
UK decision
see the guidance in 4.4.1.2 (5)
E.1 (2)
Values of indicative
classes
Table E.IN
Does not apply in the UK
J.1 (2)
Value of As,surfmin
O,OlAct,ext
J.2.2 (2)
Value of tan8
0,4
J.3 (2)
Value of hI
J.3 (3)
Value of h2
Does not apply in the UK - see

Annex J
Does not apply in the UK - see PD 6687 for an alternative
AnnexJ
Does not apply in the UK - see PD 6687 for an alternative
Annex J
Does not
AnnexJ
(l\J)A)
tan8
0,5
Table NA.1 relates to BS EN 1992-1-1 incorporating Corrigendum No.1 (.January 2008).
>
M-
t;O
w
trj
Z
i-l-
t:.C
t:.C
t...:J
I
i-lI
t...:J
0
,.......
01
II ~
NA to BS EN 1992-1-1:2004
(5) Tables deleted. ~
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Table NA.4
Exposure
Reinforced members and prestressed

members without bonded tendons
(quasi-permanent load combination)
mm
XO, XCI
0,3
XC2, XC3, XC4
0,3
XD1, XD2, XD3, XSl,
XS2, XS3
Recommended values of W max
Prestressed members with bonded tendons

(frequent load combination)
mm
0,2
0,2 b
0,2 and decompressionc
For XO, XCI

classes, crack width has no influence on durability and this limit is set to produce acceptable appearance.
In the absence specific requirements for appearance this limit may be relaxed.
For these exposure classes, in addition, decompression should be checked under the quasi-permanent combination of loads.
0,2 mm applies to parts of the member that do not have to be checked for decompression.
In the absence of specific requirements (e.g. water-tightness), it may be assumed that limiting the
calculated crack widths to the values of Wmax given in Table NAA, under the quasi-permanent combination
of loads, will generally be satisfactory for reinforced concrete members in buildings with respect to
appearance and durability.
The durability of prestressed members may be more critically affected by cracking. In the absence of more
detailed requirements, it may be assumed that limiting the calculated crack widths to the values of W max
given in BS EN 1992-1-1 :2004, Table 7 .1N, under the frequent combination of loads, will generally be
satisfactory for prestressed concrete members. The decompression limit requires that all parts of the
bonded tendons or duct lie at least 25 mm within concrete in compression.
15) In BS EN 1992-1-1:2004, Expression (7.11) the cover, C should be taken as Cnoll1 . The use of the
resulting value of sr,max in BS EN 1992-1-1:2004, Expression (7.8) will then provide an estimation of
the crack width at the surface of the concrete. In some situations, such as structures cast against the
ground, Cnom will be significantly greater than the cover required for durability. Where there are no
appearance requirements it is reasonable to determine the crack width at the cover required for
durability and verify that it does not exceed the relevant maximum crack width.
This may be done by multiplying the crack width determined at the surface by
+ /).crleJ/c nom to
give the crack width at the cover required for durability, and verifying that it is not greater than
W lllax ' This approach assumes the crack width varies linearly with zero width at the face of the bar. (5J
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Table NA.5 - Basic ratios of span/effective depth for reinforced concrete members without
axial compression
Structural system
Concrete highly stressed

p 1,5 %
I
!
Simpl~ sup,ported beam, one- or two-way

spannIng sImply supported slab
Concrete lightly stressed

P = 0,5 %
14
20
End span of continuous beam or one-way

continuous slab or two-way spanning slab
continuous over one long side
18
26
Interior span of beam or one-way or two-way 1,5

spanning slab
Slab supported on columns without beams
1,2
(flat slab) (based on longer span)
20
30
17
24
Cantilever
1,0
0,4
NOTE 1 The values given have been chosen to be generally conservative and calculation may frequently show that thinner members
are possible.
NOTE 2 For two-way spanning slabs, the check should be carried out on the basis of the shorter span. For flat slabs the longer span
should be taken.
NOTE 3 The limits given for flat slabs correspond to a less severe limitation than a mid-span deflection of span/250 relative to the
columns. Experience has shown this to be satisfactory.
(5) NOTE 4 The values of h in the table might not be appropriate when the form-work is struck at an early
or when the
construction loads exceed the design load. In these cases, the deflections may need to be calculated using advice in specialist
literature, e.g. the Concrete Society's report on def1ecions in concrete slabs and beams and an article for the Magazine of
Concrete Research entitled Are existing span to depth rules conservative for flat slabs?, both of which are referenced in NA.4.
NOTE When the span/depth ratio obtained from NA.3 or Expressions (7.16a) or (7.16b) is adjusted using either (310/0",) or
such adjustment should be limited to a maximum value of 1.5. cr" should be calculated under characteristic
vk)(A",pp,)"
. 1.
of
at serviceability iimit state .
NOTE 6 The absolute value of span/depth may not, in any case, exceed 40K. I
IS
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Table NA.6a)
Minimum mandrel diameter to avoid damage to reinforcement for bars

and wire
Minimum mandrel diameter, m,min for bends, hooks and loops
(see BS EN 1992-1-1:2004, Figure 8.1)
mm
Bar diameter,
mm
.::;;16
>16
NOTE Scheduling, dimensioning, bending and cutting of reinforcement should generally be in accordance with BS 8666.
Table NA.6b) - Minimum mandrel diameter to avoid damage to reinforcement for welded
reinforcement and fabrics bent after welding
Location of transverse bar defined as a multiple of the bar diameter bar
diameter,
mm
Transverse bar inside or outside a bend or centre of a transverse bar

.::;; 4 from a bend
Centre of transverse bars >4 from a bend
Minimum mandrel diameter, m,min

mm
20
4 for
16
7 for
20
NOTE Scheduling, dimensioning, bending and cutting of reinforcement should generally be in accordance with BS 8666.
NA.3 Decisions on the status of informative annexes

BS EN 1992-1-1:2004 informative Annexes
D, F, G, H and I may be used in the UK.
BS EN 1992-1-1:2004 informative Annexes E and J are not applicable in the UK. PD 6687 provides an
alternative informative Annex J that is acceptable for use in the UK.
NAA References to non-contradictory complementary information

NAA.1 General references
The following is a list of references that contain non-contradictory complementary information for use with
BS EN 1992-1-1.
PD 6687:2005, Background paper to the UK National Annexes to BS EN 1992-1-1 and BS EN 1992-1-2.
Guidance on the use of stainless steel reinforcement, Technical Report
Concrete Society, 1998 [1].
Post-tensioned concrete floors - Design hwtdbook, Technical
The Concrete
Society, 2005 [2].
Deflections in concrete slabs and beams, Technical Report No.
Concrete Society, 2005 [3].
VOLLUM, R.L. and T.R. HOSSAIN, Are existin,g span to depth rules conservative for flat slabs?,
Magazine of Concrete Research, vol.
issue 6, 2002 [4].
- Standard method of detailing structural concrete A manual for best practice, The Institution of
Structural Engineers/Concrete Society, [5].
NAA.2 References for conforming to building regulations in the UK

~ The Building Regulations 2000 (England and Wales) [1,2], Building (Scotland) Regulations 2004
[3,4,5], and Building Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2000 [6] require that a building is constructed so
that in the event of an accident the building will not suffer collapse to an extent disproportionate to
the cause. Provisions of EN 1992-1-1 are not considered sufficient in some respects and details and
approaches for satisfying this requirement are included in PD 6687 as non-contradictory
complimentary information. 1
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BS 8550-1:2002, Concrete
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Part 1: Method of
BS 8550-2:2002, Concrete - Complementary British Standard to BS EN 206-1

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ICS 91.010.30; 91.080.40

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Committees responsible for this

The preparation of this National Annex was entrusted by Committee B/525,

From well-managed forests

Association of Consulting Engineers

British Cement Association

This National Annex was

First edition December 2005

Amendments issued since publication

The following BSI references

ISBN 978 0 580 62664 7

Inside front cover

NA.3 Decisions on the status of informative annexes

NA.4 References to non-contradictory complementary information

Table NA.4 - Recommended values of W max

Table NA.5 - Basic ratios of span/effective depth for reinforced concrete

Table NA.6a) - Minimum mandrel diameter to avoid

National Annex (informative) to BS EN 1992-1-1:2004, Eurocode 2: Design of

b) the UK decisions on the status of BS EN 1992-1-2:2004 informative annexes; and

Table NA.1- UK decisions for Nationally Determined Parameters described in BS EN 1992-1-1:2004

Nationally Determined Parameter

Use the recommended value

Use the recommended value

Partial factor for 11.1

Partial factor for prestress

Use the recommended value

Partial factors for materials for

Use the recommended values

Use the recommended value

Use the recommended value

Use the recommended value

Table NA,1 relates to BS gN 1992-1-1 incorporating Corrigendum No, 1 (January 2008).

Nationally Determined Parameter

Design assumptions for

Structural classification and

Use the recommended values

Post-tensioned bonded tendons in

Value of ~Cdev under controlled Expressions (4.3N) and (4.4N)

Table NA1 relates to BS EN 1992-1-1 incorporating Corrigendum No.1 (January 2008).011

Use the recommended value

Nationally Determined Parameter I

UK decisions for Nationally Determined Parameters described in BS EN 1992-1-1:2004 (continued)

the recommended values

Use any of the following three optIOns

UK decisions for Nationally Determined Parameters described in BS EN 1992-1-1:2004

Nationally Determined Parameter

For steels with

Use the recommended value

Use the recommended value

Methods of second order

Use either method

Choice of the following two simplified

more restrictive values than

Use the recommended values

Use the recommended value

Use the recommended value

5.10.2.1 (l)P I Maximum stressing force:

Use the recommended value

Use the recommended value

Table NA.1 relates to BS EN 1992-1-1 incorporating Corrigendum No.1 (January 2008).

5.10.2.2 (4) I Minimum strength of concrete I h4 = 50 %