This document provides an introduction to the review process of Eurocode 5, the structure of the work and the committee and the targets of the revision progress. In addition, a short excursus is given on ‘Ease-of-Use’ and legitimate ‘National Determined Parameters’ (NDP). It gives the frame and introduction for the other presentations in the mini-symposium MS4-04. This paper and the complete mini-symposium will provide colleagues from abroad and Europeans not familiar with standardisation with a clear overview of structures, targets and processes and should be a starting point for further coordination and cooperation with engineers and standard writers all over the world.     «

This document provides an introduction to the review process of Eurocode 5, the structure of the work and the committee and the targets of the revision progress. In addition, a short excursus is given on ‘Ease-of-Use’ and legitimate ‘National Determined Parameters’ (NDP). It gives the frame and introduction for the other presentations in the mini-symposium MS4-04. This paper and the complete mini-symposium will provide colleagues from abroad and Europeans not familiar with standardisation wi...     »