IS EN 1998-1:2005 Eurocode 8: Design of structures for earthquake resistance - General rules - seismic actions and rules for buildings (+AC:2009) (+A1:2013)

Publication Year

2005

Document Status

Current

Abstract

Specifies requirements for the design and construction of buildings and civil engineering works in seismic regions, to ensure that human lives are protected, damage is limited and structures remain operational in the event of an earthquake.

Document History

Amendment A1 dated February 2013. Supersedes IS ENV 1998-1-3:1995. Following established engineering practice, all of the Republic of Ireland is deemed to be in an area of very low seismicity and as such national annexes are not considered necessary for adopted EN 1998 parts. Corrigendum issued July 2009.

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