Second-generation Eurocodes: a new series to support the transition

Author: David Nethercot, Steve Denton and Deidre Fourie

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1 May 2026

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Second-generation Eurocodes: a new series to support the transition

The Structural Engineer

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David Nethercot, Steve Denton and Deidre Fourie

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The Structural Engineer, Volume 104, Issue 5, 2026, Page(s) 11

Date published

1 May 2026

Author

David Nethercot, Steve Denton and Deidre Fourie

Citation

The Structural Engineer, Volume 104, Issue 5, 2026, Page(s) 11

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Free

Article PDF

On behalf of BSI, David Nethercot, Steve Denton and Deidre Fourie introduce a new series of articles that aims to inform IStructE members about key technical changes and practical implications during the countdown to the second-generation suite of Eurocodes coming into force.

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