EN 1992-3:2006
(Main)Eurocode 2 - Design of concrete structures - Part 3: Liquid retaining and containment structures
General Information
- Abstract
1.1.2 Scope of Part 3 of Eurocode 2
(101)P Part 3 of EN 1992 covers additional rules to those in Part 1 for the design of structures constructed from plain or lightly reinforced concrete, reinforced concrete or prestressed concrete for the containment of liquids or granular solids.
(102)P Principles and Application Rules are given in this Part for the design of those elements of structure which directly support the stored liquids or materials (i.e. the directly loaded walls of tanks, reservoirs or silos). Other elements which support these primary elements (for example, the tower structure which supports the tank in a water tower) should be designed according to the provisions of Part 1-1.
(103)P This part does not cover:
- Structures for the storage of materials at very low or very high temperatures
- Structures for the storage of hazardous materials the leakage of which could constitute a major health or safety risk.
- The selection and design of liners or coatings and the consequences of the choice of these on the design of the structure.
- Pressurised vessels.
- Floating structures
- Gas tightness
(104) This code is valid for stored materials which are permanently at a temperature between -40 °C and +200 °C.
(105) For the selection and design of liners or coatings, reference should be made to appropriate documents.
(106) It is recognised that, while this code is specifically concerned with structures for the containment of liquids and granular materials, the clauses covering design for liquid tightness may also be relevant to other types of structure where liquid tightness is required.
(107) In clauses relating to leakage and durability, this code mainly covers aqueous liquids. Where other liquids are stored in direct contact with structural concrete, reference should be made to specialist literature.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 20-Jun-2006
- Withdrawal Date
- 16-Sep-2026
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 250 - Structural Eurocodes
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 250/SC 2 - Eurocode 2: Design of concrete structures
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 22-Nov-2023
- Completion Date
- 17-Sep-2026
- Directive
- Harmonized Standard305/2011 - Regulation (eu) No 305/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 march 2011 laying down harmonised conditions for the marketing of construction products and repealing council directive 89/106/eec
Not Harmonized89/106/EEC - Construction products
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Effective Date
- 25-Mar-2026
- Effective Date
- 25-Mar-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Refers
EN 1992-1-2:2023 - Eurocode 2 - Design of concrete structures - Part 1-2: Structural fire design - Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 25-Oct-2023
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 1992-3:2006 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Eurocode 2 - Design of concrete structures - Part 3: Liquid retaining and containment structures". This standard covers: 1.1.2 Scope of Part 3 of Eurocode 2 (101)P Part 3 of EN 1992 covers additional rules to those in Part 1 for the design of structures constructed from plain or lightly reinforced concrete, reinforced concrete or prestressed concrete for the containment of liquids or granular solids. (102)P Principles and Application Rules are given in this Part for the design of those elements of structure which directly support the stored liquids or materials (i.e. the directly loaded walls of tanks, reservoirs or silos). Other elements which support these primary elements (for example, the tower structure which supports the tank in a water tower) should be designed according to the provisions of Part 1-1. (103)P This part does not cover: - Structures for the storage of materials at very low or very high temperatures - Structures for the storage of hazardous materials the leakage of which could constitute a major health or safety risk. - The selection and design of liners or coatings and the consequences of the choice of these on the design of the structure. - Pressurised vessels. - Floating structures - Gas tightness (104) This code is valid for stored materials which are permanently at a temperature between -40 °C and +200 °C. (105) For the selection and design of liners or coatings, reference should be made to appropriate documents. (106) It is recognised that, while this code is specifically concerned with structures for the containment of liquids and granular materials, the clauses covering design for liquid tightness may also be relevant to other types of structure where liquid tightness is required. (107) In clauses relating to leakage and durability, this code mainly covers aqueous liquids. Where other liquids are stored in direct contact with structural concrete, reference should be made to specialist literature.
1.1.2 Scope of Part 3 of Eurocode 2 (101)P Part 3 of EN 1992 covers additional rules to those in Part 1 for the design of structures constructed from plain or lightly reinforced concrete, reinforced concrete or prestressed concrete for the containment of liquids or granular solids. (102)P Principles and Application Rules are given in this Part for the design of those elements of structure which directly support the stored liquids or materials (i.e. the directly loaded walls of tanks, reservoirs or silos). Other elements which support these primary elements (for example, the tower structure which supports the tank in a water tower) should be designed according to the provisions of Part 1-1. (103)P This part does not cover: - Structures for the storage of materials at very low or very high temperatures - Structures for the storage of hazardous materials the leakage of which could constitute a major health or safety risk. - The selection and design of liners or coatings and the consequences of the choice of these on the design of the structure. - Pressurised vessels. - Floating structures - Gas tightness (104) This code is valid for stored materials which are permanently at a temperature between -40 °C and +200 °C. (105) For the selection and design of liners or coatings, reference should be made to appropriate documents. (106) It is recognised that, while this code is specifically concerned with structures for the containment of liquids and granular materials, the clauses covering design for liquid tightness may also be relevant to other types of structure where liquid tightness is required. (107) In clauses relating to leakage and durability, this code mainly covers aqueous liquids. Where other liquids are stored in direct contact with structural concrete, reference should be made to specialist literature.
EN 1992-3:2006 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 91.010.30 - Technical aspects; 91.080.40 - Concrete structures. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 1992-3:2006 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ENV 1992-4:1998, EN 1990-2:2026, EN 1991-4:2026, EN 1997-2:2024, EN 1991-4:2006, EN 1997-1:2024, EN 1991-1-5:2025, EN 1992-1-2:2023, EN 1992-1-1:2023, EN 1998-4:2006. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 1992-3:2006 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 305/2011, 89/106/EEC; Standardization Mandates: M/265, M/BC/CEN/89/11. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Eurocode 2 - Design of concrete structures - Part 3: Liquid retaining and containment structuresEurocode 2 - Calcul des structures en béton - Partie 3: Silos et réservoirsEurocode 2 - Bemessung und Konstruktion von Stahlbeton- und Spannbetontragwerken - Teil 3: Silos und Behälterbauwerke aus BetonTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 1992-3:2006SIST EN 1992-3:2006en91.080.40Betonske konstrukcijeConcrete structures91.010.30Technical aspectsICS:SIST ENV 1992-4:20041DGRPHãþDSLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 1992-3:200601-november-2006
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 1992-3June 2006ICS 91.010.30; 91.080.40Supersedes ENV 1992-4:1998
English VersionEurocode 2 - Design of concrete structures - Part 3: Liquidretaining and containment structuresEurocode 2 - Calcul des structures en béton - Partie 3:Silos et réservoirsEurocode 2 - Bemessung und Konstruktion von Stahlbeton-und Spannbetontragwerken - Teil 3: Stütz- undBehälterbauwerke aus BetonThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 24 November 2005.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania,Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
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Effect of temperature on the properties of concrete.16 Annex L (informative)
Calculation of strains and stresses in concrete sections subjected to restrained imposed deformations.18 Annex M (informative)
Calculation of crack widths due to restraint of imposed deformations.21 Annex N (informative)
Provision of movement joints.23
See EN 1992-1-1. National Standards implementing Eurcodes See EN 1992-1-1. Links between Eurocodes and harmonized technical specifications (ENs and ETAs) for products See EN 1992-1-1. Additional information specific to EN 1992-3 and link to EN 1992-1-1 The scope of Eurocode 2 is defined in 1.1.1 of EN 1992-1-1 and the scope of this Part of Eurocode 2 is defined in 1.1.2. Other Additional Parts of Eurocode 2 which are planned are indicated in 1.1.3 of EN 1992-1-1; these will cover additional technologies or applications, and will complement and supplement this Part. It has been necessary to introduce into EN 1992-3 a few clauses which are not specific to liquid retaining or containment structures and which strictly belong to Part 1-1. These are deemed valid interpretations of Part 1-1 and design complying with the requirements of EN 1992-3 are deemed to comply with the principles of EN 1992-1-1.
Structures for the storage of materials at very low or very high temperatures ¾ Structures for the storage of hazardous materials the leakage of which could constitute a major health or safety risk. ¾ The selection and design of liners or coatings and the consequences of the choice of these on the design of the structure. ¾ Pressurised vessels. ¾ Floating structures ¾ Large dams ¾ Gas tightness (104) This code is valid for stored materials which are permanently at a temperature between –40 °C and +200 °C. (105) For the selection and design of liners or coatings, reference should be made to appropriate documents. (106) It is recognised that, while this code is specifically concerned with structures for the containment of liquids and granular materials, the clauses covering design for liquid tightness may also be relevant to other types of structure where liquid tightness is required. (107) In clauses relating to leakage and durability, this code mainly covers aqueous liquids.
Where other liquids are stored in direct contact with structural concrete, reference should be made to specialist literature. 1.2 Normative references The following normative documents contain provisions that, though referenced in this text, constitute provisions of this European Standard.
For dated references, subsequent amendments to, or revisions of, any of these publications do not apply.
However, parties to agreements based on this European Standard are encouraged to investigate the possibility of applying the most recent editions of the normative documents indicated below.
For undated references, the latest edition of the normative document referred to applies. EN 1990, Eurocode, Basis of structural design
NOTE Guidance is given in Informative Annex K on the estimation of creep effects at elevated temperatures. 3.1.11 Heat evolution and temperature development due to hydration (101) Where conditions during the construction phase are considered to be significant, the heat evolution characteristics for a particular cement should generally be obtained from tests. The actual heat evolution
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