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NATIONAL ANNEX

UK National Annex to
Eurocode 1: Actions on
structures –
Part 1-6: General actions – Actions
during execution
ICS 91.010.30

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National Annex (informative) to

BS EN 1991-1-6:2005, Eurocode 1: Actions on
structures – Part 1-6: General actions – Actions
during execution

Introduction
This National Annex has been prepared by BSI Subcommittee B/525/1,
Actions (loadings) and basis of design. It is to be used in conjunction
with BS EN 1991-1-6:2005.

NA.1 Scope
This National Annex gives:
a) the UK decisions for the Nationally Determined Parameters
described in the following subclauses of BS EN 1991-1-6:2005:
1.1(3)
2.2(4) Note 1*
3.1(1)P
3.1(5) Notes 1 and 2
3.1(7)
3.1(8) Note 1
3.3(2)
3.3(6)
4.9(6) Note 2
4.10(1)P
4.11.1(2) Table 4.1**
4.11.2(1) Note 2
4.12(1)P Note 2
4.12(2)
4.12(3)
4.13(2)
Annex A, A1.1(1) Note 2
Annex A, A1.3(2)
Annex A, A2.3(1) Note 1
Annex A, A2.4(2)
Annex A, A2.4(3)
Annex A, A2.5(2)
Annex A, A2.5(3) Note 1
* Not 2 (4) as in BS EN 1991-1-6:2005
** Not 4.11.1(1) Table 4.1 as in BS EN 1991-1-6:2005

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b) the decisions on the status of BS EN 1991-1-6:2005 informative

Annex B (see NA.3);
c) references to non-contradictory complementary information (see
NA.4).

NA.2 Nationally determined parameters

NA.2.1 Design rules for auxiliary construction works
[see BS EN 1991-1-6:2005, 1.1(3)]
Use the recommended design rules in BS EN 12810, BS EN 12811,
BS EN 12812 and TG20:(05) [1], as appropriate and define for the
individual project.

NA.2.2 Positioning of construction loads classified as

“free”
[see BS EN 1991-1-6:2005, 2.2(4) Note 1]
The limits of movement for construction loads classified as “free” should
be defined for the individual project.

NA.2.3 Design situations corresponding to wind actions

during storm conditions
[see BS EN 1991-1-6:2005, 3.1(1)P]
Use the recommended design situations for wind actions during storm
conditions and the BCSA Publication No. 39/05 Guide to steel erection
in windy conditions [2].

NA.2.4 Return periods for the determination of the

characteristic values of variable actions during
execution
[see BS EN 1991-1-6:2005, 3.1(5) Note 1]
The values should be defined for the individual project, using the
recommended values as a minimum.

NA.2.5 Minimum wind speed during execution

[see BS EN 1991-1-6:2005, 3.1(5) Note 2]
The recommended value should be defined for the individual project.

NA.2.6 Rules for the combination of snow loads and

wind actions with construction loads
[see BS EN 1991-1-6:2005, 3.1(7)]
Rules for combination should be defined for the individual project.

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NA.2.7 Rules concerning imperfections in the geometry

of the structure
[see BS EN 1991-1-6:2005, 3.1(8) Note 1]
The imperfections should be defined for the individual project.

NA.2.8 Criteria associated with serviceability limit

states during execution
[see BS EN 1991-1-6:2005, 3.3(2)]
The criteria associated with serviceability limit states should be defined
for the individual project.

NA.2.9 Serviceability requirements for auxiliary

construction works
[see BS EN 1991-1-6:2005, 3.3(6)]
The recommended rules and values may be appropriate; however, they
should be defined for the individual project. See also BS EN 12810,
BS EN 12811, BS EN 12812, BS EN 12813 and related codes such as
TG20:(05) [1].

NA.2.10 Actions due to ice, including floating ice

[see BS EN 1991-1-6:2005, 4.9(6) Note 2]
The loads and water levels should be defined for the individual project.

NA.2.11 Actions due to atmospheric icing

[see BS EN 1991-1-6:2005, 4.10(1)P]
The representative values of these actions should be defined for the
individual project. Guidance may be found in BS EN 1993-1-3 and
in ISO 12494.

NA.2.12 Recommended characteristic values of

construction loads Qca and Qcb
[see BS EN 1991-1-6:2005, 4.11.1(2) (Table 4.1)]
Qca – The characteristic value qca,k of the uniformly distributed load may
be defined for the individual project and a minimum value of 1.00 is
recommended.
Qcb – The characteristic values may be defined for the individual project.
The recommended minimum values should be used for bridges. For
other applications use the recommended rules.

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NA.2.13 Construction loads during the casting of

concrete
[see BS EN 1991-1-6:2005, 4.11.2(1) Note 2]
The following recommended minimum values should be used for:
Qca: qca, k = 0.75 kN/m2 as given in Table 4.2
Qcc: qcc, k = 0.5 kN/m2 given in Table 4.1.
Alternative values for Qca and Qcc may be determined for the individual
project if a specific assessment is undertaken.
Values for Qcf should be assessed and determined for the individual
project taking account of the information provided in Table 4.1 and
4.11.2.

NA.2.14 Dynamic effects due to accidental actions

[see BS EN 1991-1-6:2005, 4.12(1)P Note 2]
Values should be specified for the individual project. The recommended
rules and values should be used for determination, although the given
value of 2 may be appropriate, subject to assessment. Other specific
requirements, such as for shipping, may apply. See also
BS EN 1991-1-7:2006 and its National Annex.

NA.2.15 Dynamic effects due to falls of equipment

[see BS EN 1991-1-6:2005, 4.12(2)]
The values should be defined for the individual project.

NA.2.16 Design values of human impact loads

[see BS EN 1991-1-6:2005, 4.12(3)]
The recommended values should be used.

NA.2.17 Seismic actions

[see BS EN 1991-1-6:2005, 4.13(2)]
The design values for ground acceleration and the importance factor γ 1
may be defined for the individual project. See also BS EN 1998 for
further information.

NA.2.18 Representative values of the variable actions

due to construction loads
[see BS EN 1991-1-6:2005, Annex A, A1.1(1) Note 2]
The recommended values should be used, including those for transient
and persistent accompanying actions.

NA.2.19 Characteristic values of equivalent horizontal

forces [see
BS EN 1991-1-6:2005, Annex A, A1.3(2)]
The recommended value may be appropriate; however, values should be
determined and defined for the individual project.

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NA.2.20 Design values of vertical deflections for the

incremental launching of bridges
[see BS EN 1991-1-6:2005, Annex A, A2.3(1) Note 1]
The recommended values may be appropriate; however, they should be
determined and defined for the individual project.

NA.2.21 Reduction of the characteristic value of snow

loads
[see BS EN 1991-1-6:2005, Annex A, A2.4(2)]
The value should be defined for the individual project and should be the
recommended value, if appropriate.

NA.2.22 Reduced values of characteristic snow loads for

the verification of static equilibrium
[see BS EN 1991-1-6:2005, Annex A, A2.4(3)]
The recommended rules and values should be used.

NA.2.23 Design values of horizontal friction forces

[see BS EN 1991-1-6:2005, Annex A, A2.5(2)]
The recommended values may be appropriate; however, they should be
determined and defined for the individual project.

NA.2.24 Determination of friction coefficients μmin

and μmax
[see BS EN 1991-1-6:2005, Annex A, A2.5(3) Note 1]
The recommended rules and values for the friction coefficients, μmin and
μmax may be appropriate; however, they should be determined and
defined for the individual project.

NA.3 Decisions on the status of the

informative annexes
NA.3.1 Actions on structures during alteration,
reconstruction or demolition
[BS EN 1991-1-6:2005, Annex B]
Annex B may be used for buildings and most civil engineering works.
Annex B may not be used for highway or railway structures unless its
use is specified in the individual project.

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NA.4 References to non-contradictory

complementary information
The following is a list of references that contain non-contradictory
complementary information for use with BS EN 1991-1-6:2005.
BS 6187, Code of practice for demolition.
BS 5975, Code of practice for falsework.
BCSA Publication No. 39/05, Guide to steel erection in windy
conditions, British Constructional Steelwork Association, London
2005.

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Bibliography
Standards publications
BS EN 1991-1-7, Eurocode 1 – Actions on structures – Part 1-7:
General actions – Accidental actions
BS EN 1993-1-3, Eurocode 3 – Design of steel structures – Part 1-3:
General rules – Supplementary rules for cold-formed members and
sheeting
BS EN 1998 (all parts), Eurocode 8 – Design of structures for
earthquake resistance
BS EN 12810 (all parts), Facade scaffolds made of prefabricated
components
BS EN 12811 (all parts), Temporary works equipment
BS EN 12812, Falsework – Performance requirements and general
design
BS EN 12813, Temporary works equipment – Load bearing towers
of prefabricated components – Particular methods of design
ISO 12494, Atmospheric icing of structures

Other publications
[1] NASC TG 20 05, Technical Guidance on the use of
BS EN 12811-1; Guide to Good Practice for Scaffolding with
Tubes and Fittings. National Access and Scaffolding
Confederation, London, 2005
[2] BCSA Publication No. 39/05, Guide to steel erection in windy
conditions, British Constructional Steelwork Association,
London, 2005

Further reading
C579, Retention of masonry facades – best practice guide. CIRIA:
London, 2003
Health and Safety Executive, The Construction (Design and
Management) Regulations 2007. Statutory Instrument 2007 No. 320.
HMSO: London, 2007
Health and Safety Commission, Managing health and safety in
construction – Construction (Design and Management)
Regulations 2007 Approved Code of Practice. HSC: London, 2007

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