Foreword
Section 1 General
1.1 Scope
1.2 Normative references
1.3 Assumptions
1.4 Distinction between principles and application rules
1.5 Definitions
1.6 Symbols
Section 2 Basis of design
2.1 Requirements
2.2 Principles of limit states design
2.3 Basic variables
2.4 Verification by the partial factor method
Section 3 Materials
3.1 Concrete
3.2 Reinforcing steel for bridges
3.3 Structural steel for bridges
3.4 Connecting devices
3.5 Prestressing steel and devices
3.6 Tension components in steel
Section 4 Durability
4.1 General
4.2 Corrosion protection at the steel-concrete interface
in bridges
Section 5 Structural analysis
5.1 Structural modelling for analysis
5.2 Structural stability
5.3 Imperfections
5.4 Calculation of action effects
5.5 Classification of cross-sections
Section 6 Ultimate limit states
6.1 Beams
6.2 Resistances of cross-sections of beams
6.3 Filler beam decks
6.4 Lateral-torsional buckling of composite beams
6.5 Transverse forces on webs
6.6 Shear connection
6.7 Composite columns and composite compression members
6.8 Fatigue
6.9 Tension members in composite bridges
Section 7 Serviceability limit states
7.1 General
7.2 Stresses
7.3 Deformations in bridges
7.4 Cracking of concrete
7.5 Filler beam decks
Section 8 Precast concrete slabs in composite bridges
8.1 General
8.2 Actions
8.3 Design, analysis and detailing of the bridge slab
8.4 Interface between steel beam and concrete slab
Section 9 Composite plates in bridges
9.1 General
9.2 Design for local effects
9.3 Design for global effects
9.4 Design of shear connectors
Annex C (Informative) Headed studs that cause splitting forces
in the direction of the slab thickness
C.1 Design resistance and detailing
C.2 Fatigue strength
Annex NA (informative) Irish National Annex to Eurocode 4 -
Design of composite steel and concrete structures -
Part 2: General rules and rules for bridges
Introduction
NA.1 Scope
NA.2 Nationally Determined Parameters
NA.3 Guidance on the use of Annex C Headed studs that cause
splitting forces in the direction of the slab thickness
NA.4 References to non-contradictory complementary information