The Eurocodes are seen as leading the way in structural codes. Their flexibility enables adoption and use not only within Europe, but internationally. This feature has been recognized by several countries outside Europe and they are already committed to adopting Eurocodes.
The primary objectives of the Eurocodes are to:
- Provide common design criteria and methods of meeting necessary requirements for mechanical resistance, stability and resistance to fire, including aspects of durability and economy
- Provide a common understanding regarding the design of structures between owners, operators and users, designers, contractors and manufacturers of construction products
- Facilitate the marketing and use of structural components and kits in EU Members States
- Facilitate the marketing and use of materials and constituent products, the properties of which enter into design calculations
- Be a common basis for research and development, in the construction industry
- Allow the preparation of common design aids and software
- Increase the competitiveness of the European civil engineering firms, contractors, designers and product manufacturers in their global activities.
source : https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eurocodes
