CEN/TC 250/SC 3/WG 18 - Evolution of EN 1993-5 - Piling

(1) EN 1993-5 provides rules for structural design of bearing piles and sheet piles made of steel.
(2) EN 1993-5 provides rules for the structural design of steel elements for foundations and retaining wall structures constructed using steel piles.
(3) EN 1993-5 is applicable to:
—   steel piled foundations for civil engineering works on land and over water;
—   temporary or permanent structures needed to carry out steel piling work;
—   temporary and permanent retaining structures made of continuous steel piling.
(4) EN1993-5 does not apply to:
—   offshore platforms;
—   dolphins;
—   ground reinforcing elements.
NOTE : Ground reinforcing elements include rock bolts; soil nails; sprayed concrete; wire mesh and facing elements.
(5) EN 1993-5 does not cover the following aspects :
—   geotechnical design;
—    seismic design.
NOTE 1 For geotechnical design refer to EN 1997 (all parts).
NOTE 2 For the effects of ground movement caused by earthquakes refer to EN 1998-5.
(6) EN 1993-5 provides methods for design by calculation and for design assisted by testing.