Introduction

Introduction to Eurocode 2
When or before Eurocode 2 is introduced in early 2003, most engineers will need to be assured that it can be used as a practical concrete design tool, as well as producing economic results. If they are not assured of this, practices will continue to use BS 8110 in preference to adopting the new code.

Essentially, it brings reinforced concrete design up to date. It benefits from over 40 years of knowledge and experience since the forerunners of the UK ultimate limit state codes, BS 8110, BS8007 etc were first put together. At first sight, Eurocode 2 may appear hard to comprehend and more complex than UK codes but it is undoubtedly more comprehensive.