What is C28 35 concrete?
This is possibly the most commonly used concrete mix that Beatson’s Concrete supply. C28/35 covers a wide range of domestic and commercial applications. Ideal for: Reinforced house foundations, foundations for retaining walls, agricultural storage areas, driveways and garage floor slabs.
What is C30 concrete?
C30 Concrete Grade Also known as ST3 or PAV1, C30 grade is mostly used during pavement construction. C30 is designed to withstand 30 Newton/28 day strength and is strong enough to use in reinforced bases, any outside paved area, or other lighter external applications.
What is dc2 concrete?
FND2 / Z2 is a sulphate resistant concrete, for when you have sulfate soils or are laying on clay. The minimum cement content of the mix is 330kg per cubic metre. This type of concrete is often used for foundations of buildings, where it is likely that sulphate containing soil will be present.
When to use Eurocode 3 for steel structures?
As with the Eurocodes for the other structural materials, Eurocode 3 for steel structures is intended to be used in conjunction with EN 1990 and EN 1991, where basic requirements, along with loads (actions) and action combinations are specified. An introduction to the provi- sions of EN 1990 and EN 1991 may be found in Chapter 14 of this guide.
Who are the editors of Eurocode 3 design guide?
DESIGNERS’ GUIDE TO EUROCODE 3: DESIGN OF STEEL BUILDINGS EN 1993-1-1, -1-3 and -1-8 Second edition LEROY GARDNER and DAVID A. NETHERCOT Imperial College London, UK Series editor Haig Gulvanessian
Which is the first document in the eurocode system?
The original, and unchanged, main grouping of Eurocodes, comprises ten documents: EN 1990, covering the basis of structural design,EN1991,coveringactionsonstructures,andeightfurtherdocumentsessentiallycovering each of the structural materials (concrete, steel, masonry, etc.).
Where can I find out more about Eurocodes?
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