Theoretical Background

National Annexes to EN 1995

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Table of contents

Table of contents
Table of contents.............................................................................................................................. iii
Version Information................................................................................................................................. 1
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 2
National Choice in EN 1995 .................................................................................................................... 3
EN 1995-1-1 ........................................................................................................................................ 3
National Annexes .................................................................................................................................... 5
EN 1995-1-1 ........................................................................................................................................ 5
Czech Republic .............................................................................................................................. 5
Germany......................................................................................................................................... 5
France ............................................................................................................................................ 6
Netherlands .................................................................................................................................... 7
Austria ............................................................................................................................................ 9
Belgium .......................................................................................................................................... 9
Finland ............................................................................................................................................ 9
Slovakia ........................................................................................................................................ 10
United Kingdom ............................................................................................................................ 10
Ireland .......................................................................................................................................... 10
Poland .......................................................................................................................................... 11
Greece.......................................................................................................................................... 11
Slovenia........................................................................................................................................ 11
Romania ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Luxembourg ................................................................................................................................. 12

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Version Information
Welcome to the Theoretical Background for National Annexes to EN 1995.
This document provides background information regarding the application of NDP items according to
different countries.
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Theoretical Background National Annexes to EN 1995

Introduction
In this Theoretical background in depth information is given regarding the application of National
Annexes to EN 1995 for different countries.
More specifically this concerns the following codes:
Eurocode 5
Design of timber structures
Part 1-1: General Common rules and rules for buildings
EN 1995-1-1:2004
Corrigendum EN 1995-1-1:2004/AC:2006
Addendum EN 1995-1-1:2004/A1:2008

The first chapter gives an overview of all NDP articles given in EN 1995 and specifies which of those
articles are supported by Scia Engineer.
The subsequent chapters provide details on the specific implementation of the supported articles for
different countries.

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National Choice in EN 1995

This chapter specifies the articles of EN 1995 in which a national choice is allowed. In addition for each
article information is given if the article is supported within Scia Engineer.

EN 1995-1-1
Article

Commentary

2.3.1.2(2)P

The NA may assign actions to load duration classes

No default implementation/Not supported for Scia Engineer

2.3.1.3(1)P

The NA may give information on the on the assignment to

service classes
No default implementation/Not supported for Scia Engineer

2.4.1(1)P

The NA may define the partial factors for material properties

NA data supported in Scia Engineer

6.1.7(2)

The NA may define the crack factor for shear

(Addendum A1)

NA data supported in Scia Engineer

6.4.3(8)

The NA may define the alternative for the greatest stress

NA data supported in Scia Engineer

7.2(2)

The NA may define limiting values of deflections

No default implementation/Not supported for Scia Engineer

7.3.3(2)

The NA may define limiting frequencies

No default implementation/Not supported for Scia Engineer

8.3.1.2(4)

The NA may define the application rule for nailed connections

No default implementation/Not supported for Scia Engineer

8.3.1.2(7)

The NA may define species sensitive to splitting

No default implementation/Not supported for Scia Engineer

9.2.4.1(7)

The NA may define the method for wall diaphragms

No default implementation/Not supported for Scia Engineer

9.2.5.3(1)

The NA may define the modification factors

No default implementation/Not supported for Scia Engineer

10.9.2(3)

The NA may define the value of the maximum bow

No default implementation/Not supported for Scia Engineer

10.9.2(4)

The NA may define the value of the maximum deviation

No default implementation/Not supported for Scia Engineer

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National Annexes
This chapter provides details on the specific implementation of the supported articles for different
countries. Only those items for which a country differs from the default EN are elaborated. For more
information reference is made to the EN code and the respective National Annex documents.

EN 1995-1-1
Czech Republic
According to Czech National annex CSN EN 1995-1-1/NA ed.A:2011-11
Article

Commentary

2.4.1(1)P

Using the default EN

6.1.7(2)

Using the default EN

(Addendum A1)
6.4.3(8)

Eq.(6.54) is set by default

Germany
According to German National annex DIN EN 1995-1-1/NA:2010-12
Article

Commentary

2.4.1(1)P

The Safety Factors are set as follows:

Gamma M Solid timber = 1,30
Gamma M Glued laminated timber = 1,30
Gamma M Accidental combinations = 1,00

6.1.7(2)
(Addendum A1)

When choosing the German DIN-EN NA method the crack factor for shear is
determined according to the method given in the National Annex:
This method gives the following kcr values based on the type of timber:
a) Vollholz aus Nadelholz
Solid timber and name starting with C: kcr = 2,0 / fv,k
With fv,k in N/mm^2
b) Vollholz aus Laubholz
Any other Solid timber: kcr = 0,67
c) Brettschichtholz
Glued laminated timber: kcr = 2,5 / fv,k
With fv,k in N/mm^2
For all cases kcr is limited to a maximal value of 1,00.

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(NCCI)

In case the German National Annex is set, the following additional checks
according to (NA.58) and (NA.59) are executed as NCCI:

6.4.3(8)

Eq.(6.54) is set by default

6.3.3

France
According to French National annex NF EN 1995-1-1/NA 2010-05
Article

Commentary

2.4.1(1)P

Using the default EN

6.1.7(2)

When choosing the French NF-EN NA method the crack factor for shear is
determined according to the method given in the National Annex:

(Addendum A1)

This method gives the following kcr values based on the type of timber and the
service class set in the Setup:
a) Service Class 1
Solid timber with d > 150 mm: kcr = 0,67
For all other cases kcr = 1,00
b) Service class 2
Solid timber with d > 150 mm: kcr = 0,67
Glued laminated timber: kcr = 0,67
(It is thus assumed that the loading ratio is > 0,7)
For all other cases kcr = 1,00
c) Service class 3
In all cases kcr = 0,67
Note: d is defined as the maximal dimension of the section and determined as:
d = max [ (x_max x_min) ; (y_max y_min) ]
With :

x max

Maximal horizontal fiber coordinate

of the cross-section

x min

Minimal horizontal fiber coordinate

of the cross-section

y max

Maximal vertical fiber coordinate of

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the cross-section
y min
6.4.3(8)

Minimal vertical fiber coordinate of

the cross-section

Eq.(6.54) is set by default

Netherlands
According to Dutch National annex NEN-EN 1995-1-1:2005/NB:2011
Article

Commentary

2.4.1(1)P

Using the default EN

6.1.7(2)

When choosing the Dutch NEN-EN NA method the crack factor for shear is
determined according to the method given in the National Annex:

(Addendum
A1)

This method gives the following kcr values based on the type of cross-section:
a) For I- and T-sections
kcr depends on the ratio of the web width bweb to the flange width bflange as
shown on the following picture:

The supported timber sections with corresponding dimensions are given in

the following table:
Cross-section

Dimension
bweb = tha
bflange = Bb

bweb = tha
bflange = max(Bb ; Bc)

bweb = tha
bflange = tha + 2 *Bb

In addition also geometric shape types I ng, I gh and T g are supported.

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b) For hollow sections

kcr depends on the ratio of the web width bweb to the flange width bflange as
shown on the following picture:

The supported timber sections with corresponding dimensions are given in

the following table:
Cross-section

Dimension
bweb = 2 * Bb
bflange = Ba

bweb = 2 * Ba
bflange = Bb + 2 * Ba

bweb = 3 * Ba
bflange = 2 * Bb + 3 * Ba

In addition also geometric shape types O and O asymmetric are supported.

c) For any other section
kcr = 1,00
6.4.3(8)

Eq.(6.54) is set by default

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Austria
According to Austrian National annex NORM B 1995-1-1:2010
Article

Commentary

2.4.1(1)P

Using the default EN

6.1.7(2)

When choosing the Austrian NORM-EN NA method the crack factor for
shear is determined according to the method given in the National Annex:

(Addendum A1)

This method gives the following kcr values based on the type of timber:
Solid timber: kcr = 0,67
Glued laminated timber: kcr = 0,83
In addition a warning note is printed in case of the following:
Solid timber: in case fv,k 3,1 N/mm^2
Glued laminated timber: in case fv,k 3,0 N/mm^2
6.4.3(8)

Eq.(6.54) is set by default

Belgium
According to Belgian National annex NBN EN 1995-1-1-ANB:2012
Article

Commentary

2.4.1(1)P

Using the default EN

6.1.7(2)

Using the default EN

(Addendum A1)
6.4.3(8)

Eq.(6.55) is set by default, Eq.(6.54)can be set

Finland
According to Finnish National annex SFS EN 1995-1-1 NA
Article

Commentary

2.4.1(1)P

The Safety Factors are set as follows:

Gamma M Solid timber = 1,40
Gamma M Glued laminated timber = 1,20
Gamma M Accidental combinations = 1,00

6.1.7(2)

Using the default EN

(Addendum A1)
6.4.3(8)

Eq.(6.55) is set by default, Eq.(6.54)can be set

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Slovakia
According to Slovak National annex STN EN 1995-1-1 + A1/NA: 2008
Article

Commentary

2.4.1(1)P

Using the default EN

6.1.7(2)

Using the default EN

(Addendum A1)
6.4.3(8)

Eq.(6.54) is set by default

United Kingdom
According to British National annex BS EN 1995-1-1+A1/N1: 2009
Article

Commentary

2.4.1(1)P

Using the default EN

6.1.7(2)

Using the default EN

(Addendum A1)
6.4.3(8)

Eq.(6.54) is set by default

Ireland
According to Irish National annex I.S. EN 1995-1-1/NA: 2004
Article

Commentary

2.4.1(1)P

Using the default EN

6.1.7(2)

Using the default EN

(Addendum A1)
6.4.3(8)

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Eq.(6.54) is set by default

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Poland
According to Polish National annex PN-EN 1995-1-1:2010
Article

Commentary

2.4.1(1)P

Using the default EN

6.1.7(2)

Using the default EN

(Addendum A1)
6.4.3(8)

Eq.(6.54) is set by default

Greece
According to Greek National annex ELOT 1495-1-1:2009
Article

Commentary

2.4.1(1)P

Using the default EN

6.1.7(2)

Using the default EN

(Addendum A1)
6.4.3(8)

Eq.(6.54) is set by default

Slovenia
According to Slovenian National annex SIST EN 1995-1-1:2005/A101:2006
Article

Commentary

2.4.1(1)P

Using the default EN

6.1.7(2)

Using the default EN

(Addendum A1)
6.4.3(8)

Eq.(6.54) is set by default

Romania
According to Romanian National annex SR EN 1995-1-1:2004/NB:2008
Article

Commentary

2.4.1(1)P

Using the default EN

6.1.7(2)

Using the default EN

(Addendum A1)
6.4.3(8)

Eq.(6.54) is set by default

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Luxembourg
According to Luxembourgian National annex EN1995-1-1:2004/AN-LU:2011
Article

Commentary

2.4.1(1)P

Using the default EN

6.1.7(2)

Using the default EN

(Addendum A1)
(No information is given so the default is used)
6.4.3(8)

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Eq.(6.54) is set by default