NATIONAL BUILDING CODE OF FINLAND

Strength and stability of

structures
Steel structures

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Foreword
The Ministry of the Environment publishes the recommendations for strength and stability re-
lated to the design of steel structures in the National Building Code of Finland. The instruction
contains a compilation of all the National Annexes concerning the design of steel structures.

The beginning of each National Annex presents those clauses in the standard where national
choice is permitted, and where such a choice has been made.

Helsinki, 3. June 2019

Building Counsellor Jukka Bergman

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Contents
1. Scope 5

2 Design of structures
2.1 Execution documents for structures 5
2.2 Contents of the structural designs 5
2.3 Execution classes 6
2.4 Durability and design working life 6

3. Execution
3.1 Execution planning 7
3.2 Construction products 7
3.3 Structural components 8
3.4 Fire protection for steel structures 8

4. Execution supervision and the conformity of structures

4.1 Execution supervision 10
4.1.1 Fire protection supervision 10
4.2 Conformity of structures 11

5. References 11

6. National annexes to Eurocodes SFS-EN 1993

National Annex to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-1 Part 1-1: General rules and
rules for buildings 13

National Annex to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-2 Part 1-2: General rules.

Structural fire design 28

National Annex to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-3 Part 1-3: General rules.

Supplementary rules for cold-formed members and sheeting 32

National Annex to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-4 Part 1-4: General rules.

Supplementary rules for stainless steel 37

National Annex to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-5 Part 1-5: Plated structural elements 38

National Annex to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-6 Part 1-6: Strength and stability of
shell structures 40

National Annex to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-7 Part 1-7: Plated structures

subject to out of plane loading 41

National Annex to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-8 Part 1-8: Design of joints 42

National Annex to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-9 Part 1-9: Fatigue 49

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National Annex to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-10 Part 1-10: Material toughness and
through-thickness properties 51

National Annex to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-11 Part 1-11: Design of structures

with tension components 60

National Annex to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-12 Part 1-12: Extension of EN 1993

up to steel grades S700 62

National Annex to standard SFS-EN 1993-3-1 Part 3-1: Towers, masts and chimneys.
Towers and masts 70

National Annex to standard SFS-EN 1993-3-2 Part 3-2: Towers, masts and chimneys.
Chimneys 81

National Annex to standard SFS-EN 1993-4-1 Part 4-1: Silos 84

National Annex to standard SFS-EN 1993-4-2 Part 4-2: Tanks 88

National Annex to standard SFS-EN 1993-5 Part 5: Piling 90

National Annex to standard SFS-EN 1993-6 Part 6: Crane supporting structures 94

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1. Scope
These instructions provide additional information when applying the Ministry of Environment Decree
on load-bearing structures in the design and execution of steel structures. Where applicable, the in-
structions also apply to steel parts used in composite steel and concrete structures. A solution pursu-
ant to these instructions is considered to meet the requirements set for load-bearing structures.

These instructions are applied when steel structures are designed pursuant to standards SFS-EN 1993
and their National Annexes, and executed pursuant to standard SFS-EN 1090-2.

2. Design of structures
2.1 Execution documents for structures

Usually, the execution documents include, at a minimum, the following:

a) construction drawings
b) requirements pursuant to standard SFS-EN 1090-2, such as the execution classes, tolerance clas-
ses, prefabrication grades and the information required in Annex A of standard SFS-EN 1090-2
c) requirements pursuant to standard SFS-EN 1090-4, such as the execution classes, tolerance clas-
ses, prefabrication grades and the information required in Annex F of standard SFS-EN 1090-4
d) other followed documents or references to other documents
e) if necessary, steelwork not covered by SFS-EN 1090-2 and SFS-EN 1090-4 (such as the fire protec-
tion work for the steel structure).

2.2 Contents of the structural designs

Usually, the structural designs for steel structures present, at a minimum, the following to the extent
applicable to the design task:
a) consequences class
b) corrosivity category and the design working life of the structure
c) the R/E/I/M fire resistance class for the structural components
d) the adopted characteristic loads and category of use
e) complete information on the dimensions and location of the structures
f) execution class
g) the allowed geometrical deviations pursuant to standards SFS-EN 1090-2 and SFS-EN 1090-4 and
special project-specific tolerances (e.g. geometry of structural parts, location of joints and con-
nections, nominal sizes and locations of holes if deviations that differ from the tolerance classes
in standards SFS-EN 1090-2 and SFS-EN 1090-4 are required)
h) identifying information for the constituent products

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i) technical specification required for designing the fire protection (e.g. critical temperature during
standard fire) or plans concerning performance-based fire safety design fire design or other fire
design plans
j) fire protection method
k) weld quality level
l) utilisation ratio for welds and, if necessary, welds intended for special inspection
m) the strength class of the filler metal when the steel grade is at least S500
n) the effective a-dimensions of welds required for the calculations and butt weld thicknesses re-
gardless of the welding process and, if necessary, the effective lengths of tack welds ℓeff and the
effective lengths of butt welds
o) surface preparation requirements for the corrosion protection method
p) whether methods apart from tightening are used in order to secure nuts against coming loose
q) special requirements concerning manufacture, such as the execution of holes, weld grinding, al-
lowed hardness values, allowed bending radii for cold bending and holes required by galvanising,
unless these are presented separately elsewhere in the execution documents. Special require-
ments refer to matters that affect the resistance of the structure or that are otherwise required
on the basis of planning
r) corrosion allowance in unpainted or unprotected steel.

The following are also presented for structural components (included in manufacturing or installation
drawings):
s) the information required for the assessment of the qualification and design of the fabricated
product
t) the method used in CE marking for the structural component (M1, M2, M3a or M3b)
u) the weight and centroid location for the structural component
v) lifting points
w) handling, support and lifting instructions if necessary.

2.3 Execution classes

The execution class is selected based on standard SFS-EN 1993-1-1 and its National Annex.

The requirements set for the implementation of steel structures are divided into four execution clas-
ses according to the difficulty of the structure. The requirements for each execution class are pre-
sented in standard SFS-EN 1090-2.

2.4 Durability and design working life

In order to achieve the design working life, the corrosivity category are defined according to the environ-
mental conditions. The corrosivity category is used to determine the requirements such as the steel grade
to be used, the method of protection and the inspection and maintenance activities required by it.

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The corrosion allowance required for unpainted and unprotected steel structures is determined by
means of calculation by applying the corrosion rates given in standard ISO 9224:1992 in environmen-
tal corrosivity categories C1–C5, unless otherwise stated in standards SFS-EN 1993 and their National
Annexes.

3. Execution
3.1 Execution planning

The work plans for the execution of steel structures are drawn up on the basis of the execution docu-
ments in adherence with standard SFS-EN 1090-2 and SFS-EN 1090-4.

Usually, the work plans for the execution of steel structures present, at a minimum, the following to
the extent applicable to the design task:
- the required execution drawings
- installation plan pursuant to standard SFS-EN 1090-2, SFS-EN 1090-4, or both
- a fire protection plan that normally presents the following, at a minimum:
- the product name and possible product approval identifier of the fire protection agent; in the
case of fire protection paint, more specific information concerning the fire protection paint
system
- the component-specific design value for the fireproofing (e.g. the thickness of the fire pro-
tection plate or insulation or the dry film thickness of the fire protection paint)
- instructions for the periodic condition inspection of the fire protection, which are appended
to the operating and maintenance instructions of the building
- quality documents pursuant to standard SFS-EN 1090-2, SFS-EN 1090-4, or both.

3.2 Construction products

The characteristics of the constituents products used in steel structures are demonstrated by means
of the CE mark if they are covered by the scope of the harmonised product standard or if the manu-
facturer has acquired the European Technical Approval/Assessment for its product. Otherwise, they
are demonstrated according to the Act on the Type Approval of Certain Construction Products
(954/2012).

The characteristics of the following products are central in terms of the reliability of the steel struc-
tures:
- steel profiles and plates
- sheetings
- screws and bolt assemblies
- welding consumables

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- fire protection products
- structural components.

When using constituent products presented in the reference standards presented in standards SFS-
EN 1090-2 and SFS-EN 1090-4 that have no harmonised product standard, their material properties
are usually demonstrated with inspection documents pursuant to the requirements of standards SFS-
EN 1090-2 and SFS-EN 1090-4.

3.3 Structural components

If a harmonised product standard does not exist for a fabricated steel product, and the manufacturer
cannot present a European Technical Approval/Assessment (ETA), and the conformity of the building
product has not been demonstrated with a voluntary product approval procedure pursuant to Act
954/2012, the conformity of the structural component is demonstrated on a per-site basis by using
the quality documents pursuant to the requirements of standards SFS-EN 1090-2 and SFS-EN 1090-4,
or both.

3.4 Fire protection for steel structures

The installation of fire protection for steel structures is carried out while taking special care and in
accordance with the possible product approval for the fire protection product, general instructions
concerning fire protection products and any other product-specific instructions from the manufac-
turer.

Unless otherwise stated in the voluntary product approval concerning the fire protection of steel
structures with fire protection paint, the following instructions are to be followed during painting:
- The performer of the fire protection maintains a record of the work phases for fire protection
painting; it is used to record the information on the painting conditions, the drying interval be-
tween the paint layers and the film thickness measurements.
- The steel surface that is primed or directly painted with fire protection paint is cleaned, at a mini-
mum, to the Sa 2½ degree of prefabrication in standard SFS-EN ISO 8501-1. The cleaning of the
galvanised surface is performed according to the product-specific instructions for the fireproof
paint that can be used on galvanised surfaces.
- The suitability of the fire protection paint for the location and the compatibility of the fire protec-
tion paint, primer and top coating are verified. The nominal thickness of the film thickness of the
primer shall be at least 40 µm.
- The film thicknesses of the protected steel structures shall be measured at the painting place. A
dry film thickness measurement is performed on the primer, and it is used to determine the aver-
age primer film dry thickness. The thickness of the wet fire protection paint film is regularly moni-
tored by means of a comb gauge. If necessary, the dry film thickness may also be measured after
the application of each layer. When measuring the final film thickness for fire protection paint, the

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 thickness of the primer is taken into account on the basis of the average measured dry film thick-
ness.
- The dry film thickness measurements are performed according to standard SFS-EN ISO 2808. At
least 10 % of the painted structures need to be measured. The selected areas must be as repre-
sentative of the different surfaces of the different surfaces of the painted structure as possible.
The measurement points for a typical steel profile are selected from surfaces pursuant to Figure
1.
- Open profiles: 2 measurements / m from inner and outer surfaces
- Hollow sections: square and rectangular: 2 measurements / m from all outer surfaces
- Hollow sections: circular: 8 measurements / m from equal distances around the cross-sec-
tion
- In the case of short or unusual profiles the abovementioned amounts shall be applied.
- If the average film thickness within the measurement area falls below the required film thickness,
a necessary number of additional measurements is performed in order to determine the area with
insufficient film and the need for additional painting. The average film thickness of one side of the
painted profile shall not be less than 80 % of the required film thickness. The maximum value of
the film thickness must not exceed the value reported by the paint manufacturer.
- Structures with fire protection painting are protected against weather and moisture exposure and
mechanical damage during transport, storage and the entire duration of the construction.

Figure 1. The dry film thickness measurement for fire protection paint is performed at the locations
indicated in the figure

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4. Execution supervision and the conformity
of structures
4.1 Execution supervision

The inspections related to the supervision of the execution of steel structures are drawn up within
the scope required by the execution documents in adherence with standard SFS-EN 1090-2 and SFS-
EN 1090-4.

During the execution of the structures, the responsible work supervisor or a separately appointed
specialist work supervisor will supervise that the plans and instructions concerning the in-situ struc-
tural component the appropriate documents are prepared for the work.

If it is observed during the execution that a structure or detail does not meet the requirements laid
down in the execution documents, the occurrence locations and causes of the deviations are analysed.
This is done to determine whether the deviation can be approved without a repair. If necessary, cal-
culations are used to demonstrate that the confidence interval required by standards SFS-EN 1993 and
their National Annexes is achieved. If it cannot be demonstrated that the deviation is acceptable with-
out a repair, the repair will be carried out to the necessary extent. The deviation and corrective action
will be recorded in the quality control archive.

The quality control material is documented and compiled into a single entity. The quality control doc-
umentation of steel structures consists of the quality control documentation compiled at the factory
and during the execution at the worksite.

4.1.1 Fire protection supervision

The following information related to the fire protected structure is included in the structural designs
and operating and maintenance instructions of the building:
- The product name, type and manufacturer
- Product approval and it’s validity
- The fire protection contractor and inspector
- The structure’s R fire class used in the design (R15 – R120)
- Possible repairs and their inspector
- The installation time for the fire protection
- The inspection time

Unless more detailed instructions are presented, the fireproofing is inspected visually at least once
every three years. Damage to the fireproofing will be repaired according to instructions from the fire
protection material manufacturer.

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The documentation concerning the fire protected structures will be compiled for inclusion in the op-
erating and maintenance instructions of the building.

4.2 Conformity of structures

When applying these instructions, the suitability appraisal for structures is based on the steel struc-
tures being designed appropriately pursuant to standards SFS-EN 1993 and their National Annexes,
and on the steel structures being executed and inspected pursuant to the execution documents.

5. References
If the version of a reference has not been specified, the latest edition of the reference (with amend-
ments) is applied.

SFS-EN 1090-2 Execution of steel structures and aluminium structures – Part 2: Technical re-
quirements for steel structures

SFS-EN 1090-4 Execution of steel structures and aluminium structures – Part 4: Technical re-
quirements for cold-formed structural steel elements and cold-formed struc-
tures for roof, ceiling, floor and wall applications

SFS-EN 1990 Eurocode. Basis of structural design

SFS-EN 1993-1-1 Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures. Part 1-1: General rules and
rules for buildings

SFS-EN 1993-1-2 Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures. Part 1-2: General rules.
Structural fire design

SFS-EN 1993-1-3 Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures. Part 1-3: General rules.
Supplementary rules for cold-formed members and sheeting

SFS-EN 1993-1-4 Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures. Part 1-4: General rules.
Supplementary rules for stainless steel

SFS-EN 1993-1-5 Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures. Part 1-5: Plated structural elements

SFS-EN 1993-1-6 Eurocode 3: Part 1-6: Strength and stability of shell structures

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SFS-EN 1993-1-7 Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures. Part 1-7: Plated structures subject to
out of plane loading

SFS-EN 1993-1-8 Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures. Part 1-8: Design of joints

SFS-EN 1993-1-9 Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures. Part 1-9: Fatigue of steel structures

SFS-EN 1993-1-10 Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures. Part 1-10: Material toughness and
through-thickness properties

SFS-EN 1993-1-11 Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures. Part 1-11: Design of structures with ten-
sion components

SFS-EN 1993-1-12 Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures. Part 1-12: Extension of SFS-EN 1993 up
to steel grades S700
SFS-EN 1993-3-1 Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures. Part 3-2: Towers, masts and chimneys.
Towers and masts

SFS-EN 1993-3-2 Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures. Part 3-2: Towers, masts and chimneys.
Chimneys

SFS-EN 1993-4-1 Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures. Part 4-1: Silos

SFS-EN 1993-4-2 Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures. Part 4-2: Tanks

SFS-EN 1993-5 Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures. Part 5: Piling

SFS-EN 1993-6 Eurocode 3: Design of steel structures. Part 6: Crane supporting structures

SFS-EN ISO 2808 Paints and varnishes. Determining film thickness

SFS-EN ISO 8501-1 Preparation of steel substrates before application of paints and related prod-
ucts. Visual assessment of surface cleanliness. Part 1: Rust grades and prepara-
tion grades of uncoated steel substrates and of steel substrates after overall
removal of previous coatings

ISO 9224:1992 Corrosion of metals and alloys -- Corrosivity of atmospheres - - Guiding values
for the corrosivity categories

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6. National annexes to standards SFS-EN 1993
National Annex to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-1 Part 1-1: General rules and rules
for buildings

As regards standard SFS-EN 1993-1-1, the recommended values set forth in standard
SFS-EN 1993-1-1 and all the annexes to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-1 are followed unless
otherwise stated in this National Annex.

The Non-Contradictory Complementary Information (NCCI) is presented in italics.

National choice is permitted in the following clauses of standard SFS-EN 1993-1-1:

• 2.3.1(1), Note 1
• 3.1(2)
• 3.2.1(1)
• 3.2.2(1)
• 3.2.3(1)
• 3.2.3(3)B
– 3.2.4(1)B, Note 3B
– 5.2.1(3)
• 5.2.2(8)
– 5.3.2(3)
• 5.3.2(11), Note 2
– 5.3.4(3)
– 6.1(1), Note 1
• 6.1(1), Note 2B
– 6.3.2.2(2)
• 6.3.2.3(1)
• 6.3.2.3(2)
– 6.3.2.4(1)B, Note 2B
– 6.3.2.4(2)B
• 6.3.3(5), Note 2
• 6.3.4(1)
• 7.2.1(1)B
• 7.2.2(1)B
• 7.2.3(1)B
• C.2.2(3), Note 1
• C.2.2(4)
– BB.1.3(3).
A national choice has been made in the clauses marked •.

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Actions and environmental influences

2.3.1(1), Note 1
The characteristic values of ice loads are determined according to standard ISO 12494.

General

3.1(2)
In addition to the materials given in Table 3.1, the following steel grades may also be
used on the conditions presented below:

a) Steel grades S315MC, S355MC, S420MC and S460MC according to standard SFS-EN
10149-2.

b) Steel grades S260NC, S315NC, S355NC and S420NC according to standard SFS-EN
10149-3.

In the cases a) and b) the requirement for the fracture toughness should be deter-
mined according to option 5 in section 11 of standard SFS-EN 10149-1.

The value of βw for steel grades pursuant to standards SFS-EN 10149-2 and SFS-EN
10149-3 is given in the National Annex to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-8.

For steel grades pursuant to standards SFS-EN 10149-2 and SFS-EN 10149-3, mechani-
cal properties at elevated temperatures may be determined according to the National
Annex to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-2.

For steel grades pursuant to standards SFS-EN 10149-2 and SFS-EN 10149-3, for the
avoidance of brittle failure, the maximum permissible values of element thickness may
be determined according to the National Annex to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-10.

Other steel grades may be used if the properties of the steel grade and the compatibil-
ity of the properties with the design conditions in the Eurocode SFS-EN 1993 and its
National Annexes have been reliably demonstrated.

Material properties

3.2.1(1)
Both alternatives may be used.

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Ductility requirements

3.2.2(1)
Steels used should fulfil the requirements given in the Note, if not otherwise men-
tioned in some part of standard SFS-EN 1993 or in the other National Annexes to
standard SFS-EN 1993.

Fracture toughness

3.2.3(1)
The lowest service temperature is determined according to the Ministry of Environ-
ment Decree (8/16) on the application of standard SFS-EN 1991-1-5. The fracture
toughness should be checked at all operating temperatures with a relevant load case
corresponding to that temperature. The situation during erection stage should also be
taken into account by using appropriate load combinations and temperatures during
erection.

3.2.3(3)B
Clause 2.1(2) of standard SFS-EN 1993-1-10 states that fracture toughness need not be
specified for elements only in compression. However, the value σEd = 0.25 fy(t) is ap-
plied when determining the maximum allowed thickness referred to in Table 2.1 of
standard SFS-EN 1993-1-10.

Structural stability of frames

5.2.2(8)
Buckling lengths should be determined according to the rules of structural mechanics.

When this method is used, the second order effects should be taken into account in
the design of cross-section resistance of members and in the design of joints, connec-
tions and splices.

Imperfections for global analysis of frames

5.3.2(11), Note 2
The presented method is not used.

General

6.1(1), Note 2B

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The prerequisite for the use of partial factor γ M1 = 1.0 for the resistance of the mem-
ber is, that the buckling curve used with methods presented in clause 6.3.1 and 6.3.4 in
standard SFS-EN 1993-1-1 is selected according to clause 6.3.4(1) of this instruction.

If a deviation is made from the tolerances underlying the design rules into a direction
that is unfavourable in terms of structural durability, calculations are used to indicate
that the confidence interval required by standard SFS-EN 1993 and its National Annexes
is achieved.
When the initial curvature assumed in the design is higher than L/1000, the member is
treated as a compressed and bent, in which case the increase in bending moment
∆M Ed caused by exceeding the initial curvature of L/1000 at the point of highest bend-
ing vdesign is calculated from the following expression:
∆M= Ed N Ed (vdesing − L / 1000) (1.1)

where: vdesign corresponds to the initial curvature assumed in the design.

The integral tolerance concerning the initial curvature of a compressed rod pursuant to
standard SFS-EN 1090-2 is normally L/1000 and occasionally L/750.

In accidental limit states, with the exception of fire, the same design expressions and
conditions and partial material factors are used as in the normal temperature design,
except for γ M2 = 1.1.

Tension

6.2.3
The design value of the tension resistance of a blind tensioned cross-section is calculated
according to expression (6.6) of standard SFS-EN 1993-1-1.

Lateral torsional buckling curves for rolled sections or equivalent welded sections

6.3.2.3(1)
When determining the lateral torsional buckling curves, the following values are used
for non-dimensional slenderness during buckling, λLT,0 and the parameter β:

a) For rolled double symmetrical I-sections and H-sections and hot-finished and cold-
formed hollow sections with a constant cross-section:
λ LT , 0 = 0.4
β = 0.75

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b) For welded double symmetrical I-sections with a constant cross-section:
λ LT,0 = 0.2
β = 1.0.
In both cases, the lateral torsional buckling curve is selected from Table 1.

Table 1. Selection of lateral torsional buckling curve for cross-sections using equation
(6.57) from the standard. In the table, h is the height of the cross-section and b is the
width.

Cross-section Limits Buckling curve

(constant cross-section)

Rolled double symmetrical I- and H-sections and hot h/b ≤ 2 b

finished hollow sections 2 < h/b <3.1 c
Welded double symmetrical I-sections and cold-formed h/b ≤ 2 c
hollow sections 2 < h/b <3.1 d

In all other cases, the rules given in clause 6.3.2.2 of standard SFS-EN 1993-1-1 should
be applied.

6.3.2.3(2)
The value f = 1.0 is adopted for the conversion factor of the reduction factor for lateral
torsional buckling resistance.

Uniform members in bending and axial compression

6.3.3
Method 2 pursuant to Annex B of standard SFS-EN 1993-1-1 is also applied to circular
structural hollow sections.

6.3.3(5), Note 2
The alternative method 2 should be used, if applicable. The alternative method 1 may
be used.

General method for lateral and lateral torsional buckling of structural compo-
nents

6.3.4(1)
This method may be used when other methods given in standard SFS-EN 1993-1-1 are
not applicable. In these cases the applicability of the general method should be verified
case by case.

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The prerequisite for using the partial material factors pursuant to this National Annex is
that the lateral buckling curves are selected as follows according to Table 2:

Table 2.. Selection of lateral buckling curve used In context of methods presented in
clause 6.3.1 and in this clause 6.3.4 of standard SFS-EN 1993-1-1 relating to z-z axis for
the steel grade S460 rolled I-profiles on the basis of height /width ratio of the member
and the thickness of the flange, change to the table 6.2 of standard SFS-EN 1993-1-1.

Limits Flange thickness Lateral buckling Lateral buckling curve

about this par-
ticular axis
h/b>1.2 tf ≤ 40 mm z-z curve “a” instead of “a0”
h/b>1.2 40 mm < tf ≤ 100 mm z-z curve “b” instead of “a”
h/b≤1.2 tf ≤ 100 mm z-z curve “b” instead of “a”

Vertical deflections

7.2.1(1)B
The final vertical (wmax, see standard SFS-EN 1990) and horizontal deflections due to
characteristic load combinations calculated with a static load should not exceed the
values in Table 3, if the deflections are harmful, unless other values are determined to
be more suitable due to type of structure, use or the nature of the activity. Precamber
(wc, see standard SFS-EN 1990) may be used for compensation of the deflection of the
permanent load unless harm is caused by it.

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Table 3. Serviceability limit states for deflections

Structure Serviceability limit state for deflec-

tion limits

Main girders:
- roofs L/300
- floors L/400

Cantilevers L/150
Roof purlins L/200

Wall purlins L/150

Sheetings:
- in roofs with no risk for accumulation of water or L/100
other risk for failure of the roof
- in roofs with risk for accumulation of water or
other risk for failure of the roof
- when L ≤ 4.5 m L/150
- when 4.5 m < L ≤ 6,0 m 30 mm
- when L > 6.0 m L/200
- in floors L/300
- in walls L/100
- cantilevers L/100

Horizontal deflection of the structure

- 1- and 2-storey high buildings H/150
- other buildings H/400

L is the span
H is the height of the building at the point of local application
For buildings supporting crane gantry girders, see standard SFS-EN 1993-6 and its National
Annex.

Horizontal deflections

7.2.2(1)B
Horizontal deflection limits are presented in Table 3 of clause 7.2.1(1)B of this National
Annex.

Dynamic effects

7.2.3(1)B
In order to account for dynamic effects, the NCCI 1 document that is appended to the
instructions concerning national choices for standard SFS-EN 1993-1-1 and contains
non-contradictory information is applied.

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Annex C
Selection of execution class
This Annex replaces Annex B to standard SFS-EN 1090-2.

C.2.2(3), Note 1
The execution class is selected based on Table C.1 of standard SFS-EN 1993-1-1. The
consequences classes pursuant to the Ministry of Environment Decree 3/16 on the ap-
plication of standard SFS-EN 1990 are used in the selection of the execution class.

Normally, the execution class selected for an individual structural component (construc-
tion element component) is the same as the execution class for the entire structure.
However, if the consequences class or load type of a specific structural component
(construction component) or detail differs from the consequences class or load type of
the entire structure, the execution class is selected on the basis of the consequences
class for the fabricated product or detail of the component or the load type it is sub-
jected to.

C.2.2(4)
In the following cases, the requirements set for execution class 2 (EXC2) in standard
SFS-EN 1090-2 are adopted, at a minimum, even if the structure is in execution class 1
(EXC1):

a) welded structural components manufactured from steel products with a grade

higher than S355
b) welded fabricated products that are important for structural functionality and in-
stalled at the site by means of welding
c) structural component made of circular structural hollow sections by welding and
where pipe ends need to be cut to a specific shape if the cutting is done manually.
d) structural component that are manufactured by means of hot forming or that are
heat treated during manufacture. Work instructions pursuant to standard SFS-EN
1090-2 or SFS-EN 1090-4 are prepared for structural components that are manu-
factured by means of hot forming or that are heat treated during manufacture or
hot straightened.

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NCCI 1 for standard SFS-EN 1993-1-1: Floor vibration design

Scope and symbols

This instruction presents the calculation method for determining the acceptability of vi-
bration caused by walking on light and heavy floors.

The following symbols are used:

a is the calculated acceleration resulting from humans walking [m/s2];

x is the maximum width or length of the room [m];
b is the width of the floor [m];
beff is the effective width of the vibrating floor part [m];
e is the Neper number (= 2.718);
s is the distance between floor beams [m];
f0 is the floor’s fundamental frequency [Hz];
l is the length of the floor beams [m];
m is the mass of the entire floor per unit of surface area + imposed load share of 30
[kg/m2];
L is the span of the main support [m];
El is the reduced modulus of elasticity corresponding to the floor’s longitudinal direction l
[N/m2];
Il is the bending stiffness corresponding to the floor's longitudinal direction l, calculated by
unit of width [m4/m];
(EI)b is the floor’s lower stiffness corresponding to the lateral direction b, Eb .Ib [Nm2/m];
(EI)l is the floor’s higher stiffness corresponding to the longitudinal direction l, El .Il
[Nm2/m];
(EI)L is the stiffness of the floor’s main supports EL .IL [Nm2/m];
W is the effective mass of the floor part involved in the vibration [kg];
P is the weight of the person causing the vibration [N];
R is the acceleration reduction factor (= 0.7) [-];
δ 0 is the maximum overall deflection caused by a point force of 1 kN [m];
δ1 is the maximum local deflection caused by a point force of 1 kN [m];
ζ is the damping ratio [-].

Limitations of the method

These instructions are subject to the following prerequisites:

- the floor is a part of residential or office facilities
- the fundamental frequency of the floor is above 3 Hz
- the vibration is caused by persons walking
- there are no special requirements for the amplitude of the vibration.

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The method shall not be used for exercise and sports facilities where the load and re-
quirement levels differ from the above, or in facilities where vibration is caused by ma-
chinery.

General

Vibration caused by walking may become harmful if the periodic load components of
walking are excessively amplified due to resonance, if the impact of the heel on the floor
causes excessively large vibration or if the floor bends excessively under the walker.

Resonance is considered a determining factor in the design if the fundamental frequency

of the floor vibration is lower than 10 Hz. If the frequency is higher than this, the bending
or vibration of the floor will be the determining factor in the dimensioning. Due to the
change in the determining factor, there is a discontinuity in the design at the 10 Hz point.
Low natural frequencies are typical of heavy floors, while light floors have high natural
frequencies.

This presents the instructions for the vibration classification of floors and describes the
vibration analysis for a rectangular floor. The studied floor may also be a part of a larger
floor (Figure 1).

Figure 1. A typical floor section that comprises the surface slab, floor beams and main
supports.

Vibration criteria

The following are taken into account in the floor analysis:

- Total floor frame deflection 0 caused by a local load of 1 kN when the natural frequency
of the floor is above 10 Hz. Such floors are referred to as high-frequency floors.

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 - The acceleration a in the floor frame structure caused by a single person walking
when the natural frequency of the floor is below 10 Hz. Such floors are referred to as
low-frequency floors.
- Local floor surface deflection 1 caused by a local load of 1 kN. Local deflection con-
cerns floor surface deflection between the floor beams, floating floors and raised
floors.

Floors are divided into vibration classes pursuant to Table 1. The limits set for the floor
frame structure given in Table 1 may be increased by the following factor:
1
k= (1.1)
0,318 + 0,114 ⋅ x

when the maximum length or width of the floor x is below 6 m. When x ≥ 6 m, the value
to be used is k = 1.0. A floor belonging to a specific class must meet both the criterion
concerning the floor frame and the criterion concerning local deflection.

Table 1 presents the vibration classification for the floors and table 2 presents the vibration
class’s area of application for residential and office buildings.

Table 1. Floor vibration classification

Criterion for floor frame Criterion for local

deflection1)
Vibration class High-frequency Low-frequency floors Both high- and low-
floors frequency floors
A δ0 < 0.12 mm a < 0.03 m/s2 δ1 < 0.12 mm
B δ0 < 0.25 mm a < 0.05 m/s2 δ1 < 0.25 mm
C δ0 < 0.50 mm a < 0.075 m/s 2
δ1 < 0.50 mm
D δ0 < 1.0 mm a < 0.12 m/s2
δ1 < 1.0 mm
E δ0 < 1.0 mm a > 0.12 m/s2
δ1 > 1.0 mm
1) The local surface slab deflection is checked when the surface slab has a span of over 600
mm.

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 Table 2. Vibration class’s area of application for residential and office buildings

Vibration class Vibration class’s area of application

A Normal class for vibration that transfers from one tenement to another.
A special class when the cause of the vibration is inside the same
tenement.
B Lower class for vibration that transfers from one tenement to another.
Higher class for residential and office buildings when the cause of the
vibration is inside the same tenement.
C Normal class for residential and office buildings when the cause of the
vibration is inside the same tenement.
D Lower class for residential buildings when the cause of the vibration is
inside the same tenement. For example, attics in detached houses or
holiday houses.
E A class where no limitations are set.

Natural frequency of the floor

The fundamental frequency of a simple rectangular floor supported on four sides is cal-
culated with the expression:
π ( EI )l   l  2  l 4  ( EI )b
=f0 ⋅ 1 + 2   +    (1.2)
2l 2 m   b   b   ( EI )l

where l is the length of the floor, (EI)l is the floor’s higher stiffness corresponding to the
longitudinal direction l, (EI)b is the floor’s lower stiffness corresponding to the lateral
direction b and m is the mass of the entire floor per unit of surface area. Thirty, 30,
kg/m2 of the imposed load is included in the mass of the floor.

Commonly, the supports of the floor edges in the direction of the floor beams do not
affect the natural frequency. In this case, natural frequency may be calculated from the
following expression:
π ( EI )l
f0 = 2 , (1.3)
2l m

Expression (1.3) underestimates the natural frequency by a maximum of 5%, when b/l
>1.0 and (EI)l /(EI)b >30, but if b/l = 0.5, the same precision can only be reached once
(EI)l /(EI)b >200.

If the floor beams (length l) are supported by the main supports (length L=b), the sys-
tem’s fundamental frequency is calculated by using the natural frequencies of the floor
beam and main support in the following expression:

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 1 (1.4)
f0 =
1 1
+
f 02,l f 02, L

where f0,l is calculated from the expression (1.5) and the natural frequency of the main
support is calculated from the following expression:
π ( EI )L
f0 ,L = 2 . (1.5)
2L m

The factor (EI)L is the common bending stiffness of the main supports and surface slab
per unit of length.

Calculating total deflection

The total floor deflection 0 caused by a local load of 1 kN is checked when the natural
frequency of the floor is above 10 Hz.

Deflection is calculated as the deflection of a rectangular orthotropic slab that is sup-

ported on four sides. The deflection at the centre point of the slab caused by point load
F = 1 kN is calculated from the following expression:
Fl 2
δ0 = γ ⋅ , where (1.6)
( EI )l

4 1 b ( EI ) b (1.7)
γ =
απ 4
∑∑ ; α= ja β =
 2 j −1
4
l ( EI ) l
(2i − 1) 4 + β 
i j

 α 

In many cases, the supports of the floor edges in the direction of the floor beams do not
affect the deflection. In this case, expression (1.7) may be replaced by the following ex-
pression:
1
γ= 1/ 4
(1.8)
 ( EI )b 
42 ⋅  
 ( EI )l 

The difference between the results of expressions (1.7) and (1.8) is at most 2.5%, when
b/l >1.0 and (EI)l /(EI)b >20, but if b/l = 0.5, the same precision can only be achieved
once (EI)l /(EI)b >300.

If the deflection calculated with expression (1.6) is higher than the deflection of a re-
placement beam separated from the floor at point load F = 1 kN, the reference deflec-
tion to be used is the maximum deflection calculated with a compensation beam:

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 Fl 3 , where (1.9)
δ max =
48 ⋅ s ⋅ ( EI ) l

s is the distance between floor beams.

If the floor beams are supported by the main supports, the deflection of the main sup-
ports is added to the deflection.

Calculating acceleration

The floor acceleration caused by a single person walking is checked when the natural
frequency of the floor is below 10 Hz. Acceleration is calculated from the following ex-
pression:
R⋅P
a= ⋅ 0,83 ⋅ e − 0,35 f 0 , where (1.10)
W ⋅ς

P=800 N (weight of the walker), R = 0.7 and e = 2.718. The Normally value ζ = 0,03 is
used for the damping ratio. However, if floor construction contain little non load bearing
structures (internal walls, ceilings, ducts, furnitures and so on), value ζ = 0,02 is used for
the damping ratio.

The effective mass involved in the vibration of a rectangular floor supported on four sides
is calculated with the following expression:
W = m ⋅ beff ⋅ l , where: (1.11)

1/ 4
 ( EI )b 
beff = 2,0 ⋅   ⋅l (1.12)
 ( EI )l 

however, beff may be at most 2/3 of the total floor width transverse to the floor beams.

If the rectangular floor is unsupported along its other edge in the direction of the floor
beam, a factor of 1.0 will be used instead of 2.0 in expression (1.12).

If the floor beams (length l) are supported by the main supports (length L), the effective
mass involved in the vibration is calculated with the following expression:
Wl WL
=W + , (1.13)
1+ f 2
0 ,l
f 2
0 ,L
1 + f 02,L f 02,l

where Wl is received from expressions (1.11) and (1.12).

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Factor
WL = m ⋅ leff L , where (1.14)

1/ 4
 ( EI ) l 
leff =
1, 6 ⋅   ⋅L (1.15)
 ( EI ) L 

however, leff may be at most 2/3 of the total floor width transverse to the main supports.
If the main support is located at the free edge of the floor, floor stiffness (EI)L is reduced
by 50 per cent.

Calculating local deflection

Local deflection, concerns floor surface deflection between the floor beams, floating
1,

floors and raised floors. Local deflection is the difference between the deflection at the 1
kN point load and the deflection at a distance of 600 mm (image 2). The deflection of the
floor beams does not need to be taken into account.

δ1 F

δ1
300 300
600

F
F
δ1
δ1
300 300 600

Figure 2. Examples of deflection in the floor surface structure

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National Annex to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-2 Part 1-2: General rules. Structural
fire design

As regards standard SFS-EN 1993-1-2, the recommended values set forth in standard
SFS-EN 1993-1-2 and all the annexes to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-2 are followed unless
otherwise stated in this National Annex.

The Non-Contradictory Complementary Information (NCCI) is presented in italics.

National choice is permitted in the following clauses of standard SFS-EN 1993-1-2:

– 2.3(1)
– 2.3(2)
• 4.1(2)
• 4.2.3.6(1), Note 2
– 4.2.4(2).
A national choice has been made in the clauses marked •.

Scope of Standard EN 1993-1-2

1.1.2(6)
The instructions in standard SFS-EN 1993-1-2 and its National Annex may be used also
for steels given in clause 3.1(2) of National Annex to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-1.

Parametric fire exposure

2.1.3
As regards the separating function, standard SFS-EN 1994-1-2 and its National Annex
may be used.

Member analysis

2.4.2(3)
When using the partial factors from standard SFS-EN 1990 and the Ministry of Environ-
ment Decree 3/16 concerning its application, Figure 2.1 in standard SFS-EN 1993-1-2 will
change as presented in Figure 1.

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 0,9
ηfi
0,8

0,7
ψ = 0,9
0,6 ψ = 0,8
ψ = 0,7
0,5 ψ = 0,6
ψ = 0,5
0,4
ψ = 0,4
ψ = 0,3
0,3
ψ = 0,2
0,2
0 0,5 1 1,5 2 2,5 3

Qk,1 / Gk

Figure 1. The variation of the reduction factor ηfi as a function of the load ratio of the
nominal values of dominant variable action and permanent action Qk,1 / Gk according
to the load combination rules presented in the Ministry of Environment Decree 3/16
concerning the application of standard SFS-EN 1990.

2.4.2(3), Note 2
Approximate values are not used.

General

4.1(2)
Advanced calculation methods may be used.

Members with Class 4 cross-sections

4.2.3.6(1), Note 2
For the critical temperature of steel, a value of θcrit = 450°C is adopted together with its
corresponding value kp0,2,θ = 0,59 . kp0,2,θ, see Annex E.

Annex C
Stainless steel

Mechanical properties of steel grades 1.4318, 1.4318 C850 and 1.4571 C850 at
elevated temperatures

Table 1 presents the reduction factors for strength and modulus of elasticity in propor-
tion to a value corresponding to a temperature of 20°C for the determination of the

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stress/strain relationships of stainless steel grades 1.4318, 1.4318 C850 and 1.4571
C850 at elevated temperatures, and parameter g2,θ. These reduction factors are:
k0.2proof,θ the 0.2 limit at a temperature of θ in relation to a design strength corre-
sponding to a temperature of 20°C, in other words f 0,2 proof,θ f y

g2,θ parameter at a temperature of θ for calculating strength f2,θ correspond-

ing to a total elongation of 2% according to expression (1.1):

f 2,θ = f 0,2 proof,θ + g 2,θ ( f u,θ − f 0,2 proof,θ ) (1.1)

ku,θ ultimate tensile strength at a temperature of θin relation to a value corre-

sponding to a temperature of 20°C, in other words f u, θ f u

kE,θ linear initial modulus of elasticity at a temperature of θ in relation to a

value corresponding to a temperature of 20°C, in other words Eθ/E
where:

E is the modulus of elasticity at a temperature of 20°C (= 200,000 N/mm2)

fy is the nominal value for yield strength at a temperature of 20°C accord-

ing to clause 3.2.4 of standard SFS-EN 1993-1-4

fu is the nominal value for tensile strength at a temperature of 20°C accord-

ing to clause 3.2.4 of standard SFS-EN 1993-1-4

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Table 1. Reduction factors and parameter g2,θ for strength and modulus of elasticity at
elevated temperatures

Tempera- Reduction factor Parameter Reduction factor Reduction factor

ture θ (°C) k0.2proof,2 g2,θ ku,θ kE,θ
Steel grade
1.4318
20 1.00 0.25 1.00 1.00
100 0.78 0.25 0.74 0.96
200 0.65 0.25 0.73 0.92
300 0.57 0.25 0.64 0.88
400 0.51 0.25 0.60 0.84
500 0.48 0.25 0.55 0.80
600 0.46 0.27 0.52 0.76
700 0.40 0.27 0.40 0.71
800 0.27 0.26 0.26 0.63
Steel grade
1.4318
C850
20 1.00 0.21 1.00 1.00
100 0.86 0.24 0.71 0.91
200 0.77 0.25 0.61 0.88
300 0.69 0.24 0.60 0.84
400 0.68 0.24 0.57 0.80
500 0.65 0.25 0.53 0.76
600 0.54 0.25 0.45 0.72
700 0.40 0.26 0.34 0.67
800 0.23 0.25 0.24 0.52
900 0.11 0.25 0.10 0.35
Steel grade
1.4571
C850
20 1.00 0.36 1.00 1.00
100 0.96 0.36 0.94 0.96
200 0.95 0.36 0.88 0.92
300 0.92 0.36 0.84 0.88
400 0.89 0.36 0.82 0.84
500 0.83 0.36 0.79 0.80
600 0.81 0.36 0.72 0.76
700 0.60 0.37 0.53 0.71
800 0.35 0.39 0.38 0.63
900 0.10 0.40 0.20 0.45

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National Annex to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-3 Part 1-3: General rules.
Supplementary rules for cold-formed members and sheeting

As regards standard SFS-EN 1993-1-3, the recommended values set forth in standard
SFS-EN 1993-1-3 and all the annexes to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-3 are followed unless
otherwise stated in this National Annex.

The Non-Contradictory Complementary Information (NCCI) is presented in italics.

National choice is permitted in the following clauses of standard SFS-EN 1993-1-3:

– 2(3)P
– 2(5)
• 3.1(3), Note 1
• 3.1(3), Note 2
– 3.2.4(1)
– 5.3(4)
– 8.3(5)
• 8.3(13), Table 8.1
• 8.3(13), Table 8.2
• 8.3(13), Table 8.3
• 8.3(13), Table 8.4
– 8.4(5)
– 8.5.1(4)
– 9(2), Note 1
– 10.1.1(1)
– 10.1.4.2(1)
– A.1(1), Note 2
– A.1(1), Note 3
• A.6.4(4)
– E.(1).
A national choice has been made in the clauses marked •.

Basis of Design

2(6)
Sheeting structures in structural classes III and II are in consequences class CC1.

Sheeting structures in structural class I are in consequences class CC1 when they are sub-
jected to actions perpendicular to the surface that cause bending. This does not apply
to loads which are induced when sheeting is used to transfer shear forces parallel to the
surface of the sheeting or normal forces.

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General

3.1(3), Note 1
The recommended value should be used if it can not be shown that the values given in
Table 3.1a of standard SFS-EN 1993-1-3 are reached in the rolling direction and per-
pendicular to the rolling direction.

3.1(3), Note 2
Steels pursuant to Table 3.1b of standard SFS-EN 1993-1-3 may be used. If higher val-
ues than given in Table 3.1b of standard SFS-EN 1993-1-3 are used for steels pursuant
to standard SFS-EN 10346, fulfilment of the strength values should be verified by
means of material certificates that are valid for the material used.

The rules according to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-3 may be applied for steels pursuant to
standard SFS-EN 10025-5. The rules according to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-3 may be ap-
plied to steels pursuant to standard SFS- EN 10025-6, if the limitations given in stand-
ards SFS-EN 1993-1-3 and SFS-EN 1993-1-12 are taken into account.

Durability

4
The expected service life of a metal sheet is affected by the environmental corrosion
exposure, the sheet's corrosion protection and the care, service and maintenance activ-
ities carried out during use. The first inspection of the protection will be made at the
latest after 10 years and at least every 5 years thereafter. In climate exposure classes
C4-C5, the protection is inspected every 2–3 years.

The instructions for selecting corrosion protection for a continuously hot-dip-galvanised

sheet that is exposed to climate are presented in Table 1.

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Table 1. Selection of corrosion protection for the steel sheet.

Climate exposure class, Corrosion protection

SFS-EN ISO 12944-2
C2 Z3501) or coil-coated2) Z2751)
C3 Z3501) + paint3)or coil-coated2)Z2751
C4 Z3501) + paint3)or coil-coated4)Z2751
C5 Selected for each case
1) Sheet that has been continuously hot-dip-galvanised on the line (EN 10346), nominal
thicknesses: Z275 = 20 μm/side and Z350 = 25 μm/side or a metal coating that has similar
corrosion resistance properties to the above, such as ZA or AZ coating if its thickness corre-
sponds to the Z coating (Z275=20 μm, ZA255=20 μm, AZ150= 20 μm).

2) An organic coil-coating that contains a corrosion prevention primer that is coated con-
tinuously on the line (EN 10169): polyester, polyurethane or PVDF coating with a thickness
not less than 25 µm or a coil-coating whose corrosion resistance corresponds to the
above.

3) Painting at the worksite requires a chemical pre-treatment of the metal coating. A me-
chanical cleaning process that damages the metal coating must not be used.
- Painting a continuously hot-dip-galvanised (Z350) sheet is not necessary in climate corro-
sivity category C2. If the sheet is painted, the expected service interval is 5–10 years when
the total film thickness of the coating is generally not less than 40 μm and 10–20 years
when the film thickness of the painting is generally not less than 80 μm.
- In climate corrosivity category C3, respectively, the total film thickness for the painting
is generally not less than 80/120 μm.
- In climate corrosivity category C4, respectively, the total film thickness for the painting
is generally not less than 120/160 μm.

The requirements set for corrosion prevention painting are given in the execution
specification. The instructions concerning the paint combinations and the general quality
requirements for painting are followed in the painting work.

4) An organic coil-coating that contains a corrosion prevention primer that is coated con-
tinuously on the line (EN 10169): polyester, polyurethane or PVDF coating with a thickness
not less than 35 µm or a coil-coating whose corrosion resistance corresponds to the above.

Note 1.
When other coating types and/or thicknesses are used, their corrosion resistance is de-
termined on a per-case basis.

Note 2.
Under conditions involving chemical exposure (particularly to corrosive chemicals), the
selection and adequacy of corrosion protection are determined on a per-case basis.

General

7.1(1)
Guidance given in the National Annex of standard SFS-EN 1993-1-1 should be applied.
For crane supporting structures, see National Annex of standard SFS-EN 1993-6.

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Connections made with mechanical fasteners

8.3(13), Table 8.1

If the properties of the blind rivet have been reliably determined, values pursuant to
Table 2 may be adopted. In this case, the design tensile resistance for the rivet should
be calculated as follows:
Ft,Rd = Fv,Rd = Fv,Rk /γM2 (1.1)

Table 2. Characteristic shear strengths for blind rivet Fv,Rk (N/rivet)

Diameter of Material of the rivet 1)

the shank
Steel Stainless steel Monel-metal 2) Aluminium
(mm)
4.0 1600 2800 2400 800
4.8 2400 4200 3500 1100
5.0 2600 4600 - -
6.4 4400 - 6200 2000
1) According to the applied standard or a reliable analysis.
2) Nickel-copper alloy containing two parts nickel and one part copper.

If the properties of the blind rivet have been reliably determined, values higher than
those given in Table 2 may also be used if they are based on tests whose results have
been analysed pursuant to the Annex D of standard SFS-EN 1990.

In addition, the rules given in Annex A of SFS-EN 1993-1-3 should be taken into ac-
count, if appropriate.

8.3(13), Table 8.2

If the properties of the self-tapping and self-drilling screws have been reliably deter-
mined, values pursuant to Table 3 may be adopted. In this case, the design tensile re-
sistance for the screw should be calculated as follows:
Ft,Rd = 1.2 ⋅ Fv,Rd = 1.2 ⋅ Fv,Rk /γM2 (1.2)

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Table 3. Characteristic shear strengths for shear forming self-tapping screws and for
self-drilling self-tapping screws Fv,Rk (N/screw)

The outer diameter of the thread Material of the screw 1)

(mm) Hardened steel Stainless steel

4.8 5200 4600

5.5 7200 6500
6.3 9800 8500
8.0 16300 14300
1)
According to the applied standard or a reliable analysis.

If the properties of the self-tapping and self-drilling screws have been reliably deter-
mined, values higher than those given in Table 3 may also be used if they are based on
tests whose results have been analysed pursuant to the Annex D of standard SFS-EN
1990.

In addition, the rules given in Annex A of SFS-EN 1993-1-3 should be taken into ac-
count, if appropriate.

8.3(5), Table 8.3

Values that have been reliably determined may be used for the shear resistance, put-
out resistance and tension resistance of the cartridge fired pins.

8.3(5), Table 8.4

Values that have been reliably determined may be used for the put-out resistance of
the screws.

Design values

A.6.4(4)
The partial factor should be determined based on testing according to Annex D of SFS-
EN 1990. In addition, the rules given in Annex A of SFS-EN 1993-1-3 should be used, if
applicable. If only the characteristic value without a design formula is determined
based on testing, then the recommended values for γM should be used.

Annex E
Simplified design for purlins

Annex E is not used.

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National Annex to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-4 Part 1-4: General rules.
Supplementary rules for stainless steel

As regards standard SFS-EN 1993-1-4, the recommended values set forth in standard
SFS-EN 1993-1-4 and all the annexes to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-4 are followed unless
otherwise stated in this National Annex.

The Non-Contradictory Complementary Information (NCCI) is presented in italics.

National choice is permitted in the following clauses of standard SFS-EN 1993-1-4:

– 2.1.4(2), Note 2
– 2.1.5(1)
– 5.1(2)
– 5.5(1), Note 1
– 5.5(1), Note 2
• 5.6(2)
– 6.1(2), Note 2
– 6.2(3).
– 7(1)
– A.2(8)
– A.3, Table A.4
A national choice has been made in the clauses marked •.

Scope

When applying the non-contradictory complementary information to standard SFS-EN

1993-1-8 to overlap type joints in structural hollow sections made of stainless steel, ul-
timate strength fu is replaced by the yield strength fy.in given equations.

Shear resistance

5.6(2)
When determining shear resistance, the value η = 1.20 should be used when the 0.2%
proof strength of steel is not higher than 460 MPa and when the temperature of steel
is not more than 400°C. When the temperature of steel is greater than 400 °C, the
value η = 1.00 should be used.

Annex C
Modelling of material behaviour

Mechanical properties at elevated temperatures for steel grades 1.4318, 1.4318 C850
and 1.4571 C850, see the National Annex to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-2.

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National Annex to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-5 Part 1-5: Plated structural
elements

As regards standard SFS-EN 1993-1-5, the recommended values set forth in standard
SFS-EN 1993-1-5 and all the annexes to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-5 are followed unless
otherwise stated in this National Annex.

The Non-Contradictory Complementary Information (NCCI) is presented in italics.

National choice is permitted in the following clauses of standard SFS-EN 1993-1-5:

– 2.2(5), Note 1
• 3.3(1), Note 1
– 4.3(6)
• 5.1(2), Note 2
– 6.4(2)
– 8(2)
– 9.1(1)
– 9.2.1(9)
• 10(1), Note 2
– 10(5) Note
• C.2(1)
– C.5(2), Note 1
– C.8(1), Note 1
– C.9(3)
– D.2.2(2).
A national choice has been made in the clauses marked •.

Shear lag phenomenon at ultimate limit state

3.3(1), Note 1
The method given in the Note 3 should be used if not otherwise specified in the stand-
ards SFS-EN 1993- 2...SFS-EN 1993-6 and in their National Annexes.

Grounds

5.1(2), Note 2
The recommended values are followed when the temperature of the steel is at most
400°C. When the steel temperature is higher than 400°C, the value used is η = 1.00.

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Interaction

Section 7
Standard SFS-EN 1993-1-5 does not provide instructions for the interaction of shear force
and point load at ultimate limit state. The following instructions are followed for the
interaction of shear force and point load.

The interaction of shear force and point load at ultimate limit state is checked with the
condition:
a b
 VEd − 0,5 FEd   FEd 
  +   ≤ 1, 0
 Vb , Rd   FRd  (1.1)

where:
VEd is the design value for shear force pursuant to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-5
FEd is the design value for transverse point load pursuant to standard SFS-EN
1993-1-5
Vb,Rd is the design value for web shear resistance that is determined according
to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-5, taking into account the National Annex to
standard SFS-EN 1993-1-5
FRd is the design value for web shear resistance for transverse loads in rela-
tion to buckling that is determined according to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-
5, taking into account the National Annex to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-5
a 1.6
b 1.0.

The method is suitable for double symmetrical I-profiles with an unbraced web or a lon-
gitudinally braced web and the steel grade of the entire profile is at most S355. The
value η = 1 is adopted for the variable η in standard SFS-EN 1993-1-5. The method is
suitable for all cross-section classes. The method is not suitable for hybrid structures.

Reduced tension method

10(1), Note 2
Limits for the application of this method are not given in the National Annexes. The
methods pursuant to clauses 10(4)...(7) of standard SFS-EN 1993-1-5 should be used.

Use of FEM calculations

C.2(1)
The FE-method to be used should be reliably verified. The user of the FE-method should
have sufficient experience.

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National Annex to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-6 Part 1-6: Strength and stability
of shell structures

As regards standard SFS-EN 1993-1-6, the recommended values set forth in standard
SFS-EN 1993-1-6 and all the annexes to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-6 are followed unless
otherwise stated in this National Annex.

National choice is permitted in the following clauses of standard SFS-EN 1993-1-6:

• 3.1(4)
• 4.1.4(3)
– 5.2.4(1)
– 6.2.1(6), Note 2
– 6.3(5)
– 7.3.1(1) Note 2
– 7.3.2(1)
– 8.4.2(3)
– 8.4.3(2)
– 8.4.3(4), Note 1
– 8.4.4(4)
– 8.4.5(1)
– 8.5.2(2)
– 8.5.2(4), Note 1
– 8.8.2(9)
– 8.8.2(18)
– 8.8.2(20), Note 1
– 8.8.2(20), Note 2
– 9.2.1(2)P
– E.1.2.3(3), Note
A national choice has been made in the clauses marked •.

Material properties

3.1(4)
When the temperature of steel is higher than 150°C, the mechanical properties for
elevated temperatures that are used should be reliably determined.

LS4: Fatigue

4.1.4(3)
The recommended value should be used if no other rules are given in the application
standards (for example, SFS-EN 1993-3- and SFS-EN 1993-4) or if there are no other
reasons for using a lower value.

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National Annex to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-7 Part 1-7: Plated structures subject
to out of plane loading

As regards standard SFS-EN 1993-1-7, the recommended values set forth in standard
SFS-EN 1993-1-7 and all the annexes to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-7 are followed unless
otherwise stated in this National Annex.

National choice is permitted in the following clauses of standard SFS-EN 1993-1-7:

– 6.3.2(4), Note 1.

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National Annex to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-8 Part 1-8: Design of joints

As regards standard SFS-EN 1993-1-8, the recommended values set forth in standard
SFS-EN 1993-1-8 and all the annexes to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-8 are followed unless
otherwise stated in this National Annex.

The Non-Contradictory Complementary Information (NCCI) is presented in italics.

National choice is permitted in the following clauses of standard SFS-EN 1993-1-8:

• 1.2.6
• 2.2(2)
• 3.1.1(3)
• 3.4.2(1)
– 5.2.1(2)
– 6.2.7.2(9)
A national choice has been made in the clauses marked •.

Reference Standards, Group 6: Rivets

1.2.6
Rivets pursuant to the following standards may be used:
- DIN 124 Halbrundniete – Nenndurchmesser 10 bis 36 mm (2011)
- DIN 302 Senkniete - Nenndurchmesser 10 bis 36 mm (2011)
- NF E25-726 - Fixations - Rivets pleins à tête ronde pour constructions métalliques
(Fasteners - Structural round head plain rivets) (2011)
- SS 39, Nitar - Nitar med runt huvud för stålkonstruktioner - TypKN (1983)
- SS 318, Nitar - Nitar med sänkhuvud för stålkonstruktioner - Typ FN (1983).

Material pursuant to standard SFS-EN 10263-2 may be used in rivets:

- SFS-EN 10263-2 Steel rod, bars and wire for cold heading and cold extrusion. Part 2:
Technical delivery conditions for steels not intended for heat treatment after cold
working.

General requirements

2.2(2)
When calculating the resistance of welds, the prerequisite for the use of partial factor
γM2 = 1.25 is that the weld class is at least C according to standards SFS-EN ISO 5817.
An “end crater pipe” (2025) must not exist along the effective length of the weld in any
weld class.

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General

3.1.1(3)
Only the use of bolt classes 8.8 and 10.9 is recommended.

Tension connections

3.4.2 (1)
The value for preload force is 0.7 fub As. In this case, bolted connections should be
checked at a minimum in a similar manner as non-preloaded connections.

General

4.1
Standard SFS-EN 1993-1-8 does not provide instructions for suitable arc welding pro-
cesses.

The design methods pursuant to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-8 concern the following arc
welding processes:
111 – metal arc welding with covered electrode
114 – flux cored arc welding (without gas shielding)
12 – submerged arc welding
131 – MIG welding (inert shield gas)
135 – MAG welding (active shield gas)
136 – MAG - flux cored arc welding
137 – MIG - flux cored arc welding
141 – TIG welding (inert shield gas)

The reference numbers presented above are given in standard SFS-EN ISO 4063: Weld-
ing and allied processes. Nomenclature of processes and reference numbers.

Directional method

4.5.3.2
The value of βw for steel grades pursuant to standards SFS-EN 10149-2 and SFS-EN
10149-3 should be determined based on yield strength as for steels pursuant to stand-
ard SFS-EN 10025.

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Simplified method for design resistance of fillet weld

4.5.3.3
The value of βw for steel grades pursuant to standards SFS-EN 10149-2 and SFS-EN
10149-3 should be determined based on yield strength as for steels pursuant to stand-
ard SFS-EN 10025.

Conditions for application

7.1.2
Shear rupture resistance for overlap type joints in structural hollow sections is checked
according to the NCCI 1 document that follows this National Annex. See also clause
7.1.2(6) of National Annex to Standard SFS-EN 1993-1-8.

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NCCI 1 for standard SFS-EN 1993-1-8: Overlap type joints in struc-
tural hollow sections

General

As regards overlap-type joints, the welding/non-welding of the hidden side of the brace
member to thechord is presented in the execution specification.

When following the instructions presented in clauses (1) and (2), the nominal yield
strength for hot rolled or cold formed structural hollow sections may be at most 460
N/mm2, when the structural hollow section is treated as an end product. When the nom-
inal yield strength of the end product is higher than 355 N/mm2, the design resistances
presented in clauses (1) and (2) are multiplied by 0.9.

According to the additional guidance presented in clause 7.1.2(6) of standard SFS-EN

1993-1-8, the following additional check is performed on the durability of overlap type
joints:

When λov > λov.lim (circular, square or rectangular brace members) or when, for rectan-
gular brace members, hi < bi or hj < bj, the shearing of brace members from the chord in
the direction of the chord is checked (see Figure 1).

In this case, the overlap limit value λov.lim is defined as follows:

- λov.lim = 60%, when the hidden side of the lapped brace member is not welded
to the chord
- λov.lim = 80%, when the hidden side of the lapped brace member is welded
to the chord

Standard SFS-EN 1993-1-8 does not provide instructions checking the shear rupture re-
sistance in question. The following instructions presented in clauses (1) and (2) below are
followed.

Figure 1. Overlap type joint. Shearing of brace members from the chord.

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The instructions presented in Table 1 are followed depending on whether the chord is a
structural hollow section or an I-profile.

Circular structural hollow sections as brace members

The shearing of the brace members is checked as follows:

When: 60% < λov < 100%, when the hidden side of the lapped brace member is
not welded to the chord
or: 80% < λov < 100%, when the hidden side of the lapped brace member is
welded to the chord

the design condition is checked as follows:

N i . Ed cos θi + N j . Ed cos θ j ≤ N s. Rd (1.1)

where:
  100 − λov   
 100  ⋅ 2di + d eff .i  ⋅ ti
 + f uj ⋅ ( j s eff . j )
  + ⋅ 
π f   2 d c d t (1.2)
= ⋅  ui ⋅  ⋅ 1
j
N s. Rd
4  3 sin θi 3 sin θ j  γM5
 
 

When λov = 100%, the design condition is checked as follows:

N i . Ed cos θi + N j . Ed cos θ j ≤ N s. Rd (1.3)

where:

N s. Rd =
π
⋅
f uj
⋅
( 3d j + d eff . j ) ⋅ t j
⋅
1
(1.4)
4 3 sin θ j γM5

In expressions (1.1) – (1.4), subindex i refers to the lapping and subindex j refers to the
lapped brace member in accordance with standard SFS-EN 1993-1-8.

The other symbols are defined as follows:

fu is the nominal yield strength for the brace member
cs is the factor of the effective shear face area:
cs = 1, when the hidden side of the lapped brace member is not welded to the
chord
cs = 2, when the hidden side of the lapped brace member is welded to the chord
deff is the effective diameter according to Table 1.

All other symbols are pursuant to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-8.

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Square or rectangular structural hollow sections as brace members

The shearing of the brace members is checked as follows:

When: 60% < λov < 100%, when the hidden side of the lapped brace member is
not welded to the chord
or: 80% < λov < 100%, when the hidden side of the lapped brace member is
welded to the chord
or: hi < bi and λov < 100%
or: hi < bi and λov < 100%

the design condition is checked as follows:

N i. Ed cos θ i + N j . Ed cos θ j ≤ N s. Rd (1.5)

where:
  100 − λov   
 f  100  ⋅ 2hi + beff .i  ⋅ ti f uj ( 2h j + cs beff . j ) ⋅ t j  1
N s.Rd =  ui ⋅ + ⋅ ⋅ (1.6)
 3 sin θi 3 sin θ j  γM 5
 

When λov = 100%, the design condition is checked as follows:

N i. Ed cos θ i + N j . Ed cos θ j ≤ N s. Rd (1.7)

where:

N s.Rd =
f uj
⋅
(2h j + b j + beff . j ) ⋅ t j
⋅
1
(1.8)
3 sin θ j γ M5

In expressions (1.5) – (1.8), subindex i refers to the lapping and subindex j refers to the
lapped brace member in accordance with standard SFS-EN 1993-1-8.

The other symbols are defined as follows:

fu is the nominal yield strength for the brace member
cs is the factor of the effective shear face area:
cs = 1, when the hidden side of the lapped brace member is not welded to
the chord
cs = 2, when the hidden side of the lapped brace member is welded to the
chord
beff is the effective width pursuant to Table 1.

All other symbols are pursuant to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-8.

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Table 1. Shearing of brace members in a lapped joint. Effective dimensions for brace
members.

Brace members
Circular (CHS) Square or rectangular (RHS)
Lapping CHS brace member in
a CHS: –
Circular 12 f y 0 ⋅ t0
d eff .i = ⋅ ⋅ di
(CHS) d 0 t0 f yi ⋅ ti
mutta ≤ di
Lapped CHS brace member in
a CHS chord: –
12 f y 0 ⋅ t0
d eff . j = ⋅ ⋅dj
d 0 t0 f yj ⋅ t j
mutta ≤ d j
Chord
Lapping CHS brace member in Lapping RHS brace member in
an RHS chord: an RHS chord:
10 f y 0 ⋅ t0 10 f y 0 ⋅ t0
Square or d eff .i = ⋅ ⋅ di beff .i = ⋅ ⋅ bi
d 0 t0 f yi ⋅ ti b0 t0 f yi ⋅ ti
rectan-
mutta ≤ di mutta ≤ bi
gular
(RHS) Lapped CHS brace member in Lapped RHS brace member in
an RHS chord: an RHS chord:
10 f y 0 ⋅ t0 10 f y 0 ⋅ t0
d eff . j = ⋅ ⋅dj beff . j = ⋅ ⋅ bj
d 0 t0 f yj ⋅ t j b0 t0 f yj ⋅ t j
mutta ≤ d j mutta ≤ b j
Lapping CHS brace member in Lapping RHS brace member in
an I-chord: an I-chord:
f y0 f y0
I-profile d eff .i =tw + 2 r + 7t0 ⋅ beff .i =tw + 2 r + 7t0 ⋅
f yi f yi
mutta ≤ di mutta ≤ bi
Lapped CHS brace member in Lapped RHS brace member in
an I-chord: an I-chord:
f y0 f y0
d eff . j =tw + 2 r + 7t0 ⋅ beff . j =tw + 2 r + 7t0 ⋅
f yj f yj
mutta ≤ d j mutta ≤ b j

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National Annex to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-9 Part 1-9: Fatigue

As regards standard SFS-EN 1993-1-9, the recommended values set forth in standard
SFS-EN 1993-1-9 and all the annexes to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-9 are followed unless
otherwise stated in this National Annex.

The Non-Contradictory Complementary Information (NCCI) is presented in italics.

National choice is permitted in the following clauses of standard SFS-EN 1993-1-9:

– 1.1(2), Note 1
• 1.1(2), Note 2
– 2(2)
– 2(4)
• 3(2), Note 2
• 3(7)
• 5(2), Note 2
– 6.1(1)
– 6.2(2)
• 7.1(3), Note 2
– 7.1(5)
– 8(4), Note 2.
A national choice has been made in the clauses marked •.

Scope

1.1(2), Note 2
Additional inspection requirements, see clause 3(2), note 2.

1.1(3)
Standard SFS-EN 1090-2 also allows cutting holes with an entirely thermal cutting pro-
cess (e.g. plasma). The following instructions are also followed:

The instructions in standard SFS-EN 1993-1-9 do not apply if the holes are made with an
entirely thermal cutting process (e.g. plasma).

In fatigue loaded structures, defects that reduce fatigue resistance are eliminated in a
manner that ensures the design prerequisites pursuant to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-9 are
met, or it is ensured that no defects larger than allowed in the design pursuant to stand-
ard SFS-EN 1993-1-9 occur.

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Reliability considerations

3(2), Note 2
The following rules should be followed in the inspection programme:
a) Damage tolerant design should ensure that when damage occurs due to accidental
action, deterioration of material, corrosion or fatigue, the remaining structure can
sustain at least the used combination of actions without failure beyond an agreed
extent, until the damage can be detected and the damaged structure can be re-
paired or replaced.
b) The combination of actions to be considered and the extent of failure to be ac-
cepted should be agreed between the client, the designer and the competent au-
thority and recorded in the execution specification. When the damage tolerant con-
cept is used, the execution specification should include information concerning the
methods of inspection and inspection intervals to be used as well as the procedure
to be followed when the structure has reached the end of its service life.
c) To ensure sufficient robustness, provisions should be made for inspection and
maintenance at appropriate intervals that comply with the safety requirements.
Guidance for the use, maintenance and inspection of the fatigue loaded structure
should be given in the use and maintenance instructions of the fatigue loaded struc-
ture or of the building. Guidance for the use, maintenance and inspection of the
fatigue loaded structure should be given to the owner of the structure during the
final approval.
d) All structural parts of a fatigue loaded structure, including all connections, should
be sufficiently accessible for appropriate inspection and maintenance. The real pos-
sibilities for carrying out the required inspections should be taken into account
when the partial safety factors are chosen.

3(7)
Usually, the safe life concept is used.

Calculation of stresses

5(2), Note 2
Rules according to Standard SFS-EN 1993-1-5 should be used in the calculation of
stresses for class 4 sections.

General

7.1(3), Note 2
When other fatigue strength categories are used in an individual application, the rules
given in Note 1 are followed.

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National Annex to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-10 Part 1-10: Material toughness
and through-thickness properties

As regards standard SFS-EN 1993-1-10, the recommended values set forth in standard
SFS-EN 1993-1-10 and all the annexes to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-10 are followed unless
otherwise stated in this National Annex.

The Non-Contradictory Complementary Information (NCCI) is presented in italics.

National choice is permitted in the following clauses of standard SFS-EN 1993-1-10:

• 2.2(5), Note 1
• 2.2(5), Note 3
• 2.2(5), Note 4
• 3.1(1).
A national choice has been made in the clauses marked •.

General

2.1(2)
Requirements for fracture toughness for elements only in compression are set according
to the recommendations of clause 3.2.3(3)B in standard SFS-EN 1993-1-1, see National
Annex to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-1.

Method

2.2(5)
Unless the correction term is specified in more detail, the selected value for the correction
term ΔTr that accounts for radiation loss is ΔTr = - 5°C.

2.2(5), Note 1
Other reliability requirements are not given. The recommended value ∆TR = 0°C should
be used.

2.2(5), Note 3
Table 2.1 should be applied as such.

2.2(5), Note 4
Table 2.1 of standard SFS-EN 1993-1-10 may be applied up to steel grade S690. Values
for steel grade S700 are given in standard SFS-EN 1993-1-12. Values for some other
steel grades are also given in standard SFS-EN 1993-1-12. For steels pursuant to stand-
ard SFS-EN 10149-2 and standard SFS-EN 10149-3, Table 1 should be used. See also
clause 3.1(2) of National Annex to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-1.

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Table 1. Maximum permissible values of element thickness t [mm] for steels pursuant
to standards SFS-EN 10149-2 and SFS-EN 10149-3.

Steels pursuant to standards SFS-EN 10149-2 and SFS-EN 10149-3

Charpy Reference temperature TEd [°C]

energy
KV

-100

-110

-120
-10

-20

-30

-40

-50

-60

-70

-80

-90
10

0
Steel grade

Subgrade

σEd = 0.75∙fy(t)
T [°C]

Jmin

13 11
S260 NC -20 40 97 81 67 56 46 39 32 27 23 19 16 14
8 6

MC 12 10
S315 -20 40 83 69 57 47 39 32 27 22 18 15 13 11
NC 0 0

MC 10
S355 -20 40 91 75 62 51 42 35 28 23 19 16 13 11 9
NC 9

MC
S420 -20 40 95 79 65 53 44 36 29 24 19 16 13 11 9 7
NC

S460 MC -20 40 88 73 60 49 40 32 26 21 17 14 12 9 8 6

Note 1: For these steel grades, the requirement for fracture toughness is determined as fol-
lows:
SFS-EN 10149-1: Clause 11: Option 5
Note 2: Thickness range according to standard SFS-EN 10149: max. 20 mm

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Table 1. (continued) Maximum permissible values of element thickness t [mm] for
steels pursuant to standards SFS-EN 10149-2 and SFS-EN 10149-3.

Steels pursuant to standards SFS-EN 10149-2 and SFS-EN 10149-3

Charpy Reference temperature TEd [°C]

energy
KV

-100

-110

-120
-10

-20

-30

-40

-50

-60

-70

-80

-90
10

0
Steel grade

Subgrade

σEd = 0.50∙fy(t)
T [°C]

Jmin

18 15 13 11
S260 NC -20 40 99 84 71 60 51 44 37 32 28 25
4 9 6 6

MC 16 14 12 10
S315 -20 40 87 73 62 52 44 37 32 27 24 21
NC 6 2 1 3

MC 15 13 11
S355 -20 40 95 80 67 56 47 40 34 28 24 21 18
NC 5 2 2

MC 13 11
S420 -20 40 99 83 70 58 49 41 34 29 24 20 17 15
NC 9 8

13 11
S460 MC -20 40 93 78 65 54 45 37 31 26 22 18 16 14
0 0

Note 1: For these steel grades, the requirement for fracture toughness is determined as fol-
lows:
SFS-EN 10149-1: Clause 11: Option 5
Note 2: Thickness range according to standard SFS-EN 10149: max. 20 mm

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Table 1. (continued) Maximum permissible values of element thickness t [mm] for
steels pursuant to standards SFS-EN 10149-2 and SFS-EN 10149-3.

Steels pursuant to standards SFS-EN 10149-2 and SFS-EN 10149-3

Charpy Reference temperature TEd [°C]

energy
KV

-100

-110

-120
-10

-20

-30

-40

-50

-60

-70

-80

-90
10

0
Steel grade

Subgrade

σEd = 0.25∙fy(t)
T [°C]

Jmin

19 19 19 16 14 12 11
S260 NC -20 40 96 84 73 64 56 50 44
9 9 3 9 7 8 1

MC 19 19 18 15 13 11 10
S315 -20 40 88 76 66 58 51 45 40
NC 9 9 0 7 6 8 2

MC 19 19 17 14 12 11
S355 -20 40 96 83 71 62 54 47 41 37
NC 9 7 2 9 9 1

MC 19 18 15 13 11 10
S420 -20 40 87 75 64 55 48 42 37 33
NC 9 3 9 8 8 2

19 17 15 13 11
S460 MC -20 40 96 82 71 61 52 45 39 34 30
9 6 2 1 3

Note 1: For these steel grades, the requirement for fracture toughness is determined as fol-
lows:
SFS-EN 10149-1: Clause 11: Option 5
Note 2: Thickness range according to standard SFS-EN 10149: max. 20 mm

Maximum allowed material thicknesses

2.3.1
In order to account for cold-forming and to prevent brittle failure, the instructions in the
NCCI 1 document appended to this National Annex are followed.

Selection of material based on through-thickness properties

3.1(1)
Class 1 should be used.

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NCCI 1 for standard SFS-EN 1993-1-10: Determining temperature
conversion
Expression (2.4) in clause 2.3.1(2) of standard SFS-EN 1993-1-10 is modified as follows:
∆Tε.cf = −0  0 C  , when ε cf ≤ 2% (1.1)
−3εcf  0 C  ,when εcf>2%, however ∆Tε .cf ≥ −45  0 C 
∆Tε.cf = (1.2)

The symbol ∆Tε in standard SFS-EN 1993-1-10 corresponds to the symbol ∆Tε.cf used
cf

here.

Instead of the degree of cold-forming ε cf , the calculations use equivalent effective elon-
gation ε eff , where ε eff refers to the Charpy-V average of the test piece’s net cross sec-
tion average elastic elongation in the longitudinal direction of the curved wall. The
value depends on the wall thickness and the interior bending radius ri according to Ta-
ble 1.

Table 1 presents the determination of the maximum elastic elongation for a cold-formed
sheet part ε pl and the effective elongation ε eff .

For circular structural hollow sections pursuant to standard SFS-EN 10219, the tempera-
ture conversions are as follows:
r
∆Tε .cf =−0  0 C  , when i > 15 (1.3)
t
r
∆Tε .cf =−20  0 C  , when i ≤ 15 (1.4)
t

For rectangular structural hollow sections pursuant to standard SFS-EN 10219, the tem-
perature conversions are as follows:
−35  o C  , when t ≤ 16 mm
∆Tε .cf = (1.5)
−45  0 C  , when 16 mm < t
∆Tε .cf = ≤ 40 mm (1.6)

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Table 1. Determining the variables εpl and εeff for cold-formed areas

Determining maximum elastic elongation ε pl

t
ε pl =
2ri + t

Determining effective elongation ε eff

t (mm) Variable ε pl distribution ε eff

10
ε pl (1 − )
t
≥ 20

ε pl t (20 − t ) 2
( + )
< 20 2 20 20t
≥ 10

ε pl t
< 10 2 10

Determining maximum allowed structural member thickness

Table 2 presents the maximum allowed structural member thickness when the reference
temperature is in the range –60°C …–120°C.

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Table 2. Maximum allowed structural member thickness t [mm]

Charpy energy Reference temperature TEd [°C]

KV
Steel
Subgrade -60 -70 -80 -90 -100 -110 -120
grade
T Jmin
[°C] σEd = 0.75∙fy(t)
S235 JR +20 27 18 16 14 12 11 10 9
J0 0 27 25 21 18 16 14 12 11
J2 -20 27 36 30 25 21 18 16 14
S275 JR +20 27 15 13 11 10 9 8 7
J0 0 27 22 18 15 13 11 10 9
J2 -20 27 31 26 22 18 15 13 11
M, N -20 40 37 31 25 21 18 15 13
ML, NL -50 27 54 45 37 31 26 22 18
S355 JR +20 27 11 10 8 7 6 5 5
J0 0 27 16 14 11 10 8 7 6
J2 -20 27 24 20 16 14 11 10 8
K2, M, N -20 40 28 23 19 16 13 11 9
ML, NL -50 27 43 35 29 24 20 16 14
S420 M, N -20 40 24 19 16 13 11 9 7
ML, NL -50 27 36 29 24 20 16 13 11
S460 Q -20 30 18 15 12 10 8 7 6
M, N -20 40 21 17 14 12 9 8 6
QL -40 30 28 23 18 15 12 10 8
ML, NL -50 27 33 27 22 18 14 12 10
QL1 -60 30 42 34 28 23 18 15 12
S690 Q 0 40 8 6 5 3 2 - -
Q -20 30 11 8 7 5 4 2 1
QL -20 40 13 10 8 6 5 3 2
QL -40 30 17 13 11 8 7 5 4
QL1 -40 40 20 16 13 10 8 6 5
QL1 -60 30 27 21 17 13 11 8 7

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Table 2. (continued) Maximum allowed structural member thickness t [mm]

Charpy energy Reference temperature TEd [°C]

Steel KV
Subgrade
grade -60 -70 -80 -90 -100 -110 -120
T Jmin
[°C] σEd = 0.50∙fy(t)
S235 JR +20 27 31 27 24 21 19 18 16
J0 0 27 41 35 31 27 24 21 19
J2 -20 27 55 47 41 35 31 27 24
S275 JR +20 27 27 24 21 18 17 15 14
J0 0 27 36 31 27 24 21 18 17
J2 -20 27 49 42 36 31 27 24 21
M, N -20 40 58 49 42 36 31 27 23
ML, NL -50 27 81 69 58 49 42 36 31
S355 JR +20 27 21 18 16 14 13 11 10
J0 0 27 29 25 21 18 16 14 13
J2 -20 27 40 34 29 25 21 18 16
K2, M, N -20 40 47 40 34 28 24 21 18
ML, NL -50 27 68 57 48 40 34 29 25
S420 M, N -20 40 41 34 29 24 20 17 15
ML, NL -50 27 59 49 41 34 29 24 21
S460 Q -20 30 33 27 23 19 16 14 12
M, N -20 40 37 31 26 22 18 16 14
QL -40 30 47 39 33 27 23 19 16
ML, NL -50 27 54 45 38 31 26 22 19
QL1 -60 30 68 57 47 39 33 27 23
S690 Q 0 40 16 13 11 9 8 6 5
Q -20 30 21 17 14 12 10 8 7
QL -20 40 24 20 16 13 11 9 8
QL -40 30 31 26 21 17 14 12 10
QL1 -40 40 36 30 24 20 16 13 11
QL1 -60 30 47 38 31 26 21 17 14

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Table 2. (continued) Maximum allowed structural member thickness t [mm]

Charpy energy Reference temperature TEd [°C]

Steel KV
Subgrade
grade -60 -70 -80 -90 -100 -110 -120
T Jmin
[°C] σEd = 0.25∙fy(t)
S235 JR +20 27 53 47 42 39 35 33 31
J0 0 27 67 59 53 47 42 39 35
J2 -20 27 88 77 67 59 53 47 42
S275 JR +20 27 49 43 39 35 32 30 28
J0 0 27 62 55 49 43 39 35 32
J2 -20 27 82 71 62 55 49 43 39
M, N -20 40 94 81 71 62 55 48 43
ML, NL -50 27 126 109 95 82 71 62 55
S355 JR +20 27 42 37 33 30 27 25 23
J0 0 27 54 47 42 37 33 30 27
J2 -20 27 72 62 54 47 42 37 33
K2, M, N -20 40 83 71 62 54 47 41 37
ML, NL -50 27 112 97 83 72 62 54 47
S420 M, N -20 40 75 64 55 48 42 37 33
ML, NL -50 27 103 88 75 65 56 48 42
S460 Q -20 30 63 54 47 41 36 31 28
M, N -20 40 71 61 52 45 39 34 30
QL -40 30 86 74 63 54 47 41 36
ML, NL -50 27 97 83 71 61 53 45 39
QL1 -60 30 118 101 86 74 63 54 47
S690 Q 0 40 38 32 28 24 21 18 16
Q -20 30 46 39 34 29 25 22 19
QL -20 40 52 44 38 32 28 24 21
QL -40 30 65 55 46 39 34 29 25
QL1 -40 40 73 62 52 44 38 32 28
QL1 -60 30 91 77 65 55 46 39 34

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National Annex to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-11 Part 1-11: Design of structures
with tension components

As regards standard SFS-EN 1993-1-11, the recommended values set forth in standard
SFS-EN 1993-1-11 and all the annexes to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-11 are followed un-
less otherwise stated in this National Annex.

National choice is permitted in the following clauses of standard SFS-EN 1993-1-11:

– 2.3.6(1)
• 2.3.6(2), Note 1
– 2.4.1(1)
– 3.1(1), Note 6
• 4.4(2), Note 1
• 4.5(4), Note 1
– 5.2(3)
– 5.3(2)
– 6.2(2), Note 4
– 6.3.2(1)
– 6.3.4(1)
– 6.4.1(1)P, Note 1
– 7.2(2), Note 1
• A.4.5.1(1)
• A.4.5.2(1)
• B(6).
A national choice has been made in the clauses marked •.

Replacement and loss of tension components

2.3.6(2), Note 1
Sudden loss of any one tension component should always be taken into account as a
consequence of impact load and design should be made as accidental design situation.
Other situations should be determined case by case in each project.

Corrosion protection of the exterior of group B tension components

4.4(2), Note 1
The steel grade of the stainless steel should be selected according to Annex A to stand-
ard SFS-EN 1993-1-4+A1:2015.

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Corrosion protection of group C tension components

4.5(4), Note 1
Acceptable corrosion protection fillers in cables of building structures are grease, wax,
soft resin and cement grout. The use of cement grout is not accepted in fatigue loaded
structures and in structures which are designed in a such a way that individual wires
are replaceable during the planned service life of the structure. The filler should work
acceptably at the service temperature.

Water-proofing

A.4.5.1(1)
Testing instructions concerning water-proofing should be presented for each project.

Corrosion protection barriers

A.4.5.2
Testing instructions concerning corrosion protection barriers should be presented for
each project.

Transport, storage and handling

B(6)
Instructions for monitoring and inspections should be presented for each project.

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National Annex to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-12 Part 1-12: Extension of EN 1993
up to steel grades S700

As regards standard SFS-EN 1993-1-12, the recommended values set forth in standard
SFS-EN 1993-1-12 and all the annexes to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-12 are followed unless
otherwise stated in this National Annex.

The Non-Contradictory Complementary Information (NCCI) is presented in italics.

National choice is permitted in the following clauses of standard SFS-EN 1993-1-12:

• 2.1 (3.1(2))
– 2.1 (3.2.2(1))
– 2.1 (5.4.3(1))
• 2.1 (6.2.3(2))
– 2.8 (4.2(2))
– 3(1).
A national choice has been made in the clauses marked •.

Additional provisions for standard EN 1993-1-1

2.1 (3.1(2))
Steel grades given in Table 1 and 2 of standard EN 1993-1-12 and their recommended
values should be used. In addition, such steel grades may be used whose properties
have been reliably analysed and whose analysis references clause 2.1 (3.1(2)) of the Na-
tional Annex to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-12, and it is stated that this steel grade may be
used according to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-12 and its National Annex.

2.1 (6.2.3(2))
fu
A value of γ M 12 = γ M 0 should be used, where γ M 0 is determined according to the
fy
National Annex to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-1.

Additional provisions for standard EN 1993-1-8

2.8 (1.1(1))
Standard SFS-EN 1993-1-12 does not present instructions concerning the effects of weld-
ing on the properties of the parent metal in the area influenced by the welding heat (HAZ)
immediately next to the weld. The following instructions are followed.

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Additional instructions for steel grades with a strength above S460 but at most S700

The yield strength of the parent metal f y is multiplied by k HAZ immediately next to the
weld (within the area influenced by the welding heat, HAZ) as follows, unless other values
are experimentally determined to be more correct:
k HAZ = 1 when f y ≤ 500 N/mm2 (1.1)
k HAZ = = 0.85 when f y = 700 N/mm2 (1.2)

Intermediate values are interpolated linearly.

The above does not apply to clause 2.8/7.1.1(4) of standard SFS-EN 1993-1-12.

Additional provisions for standard EN 1993-1-10

2.10 (2.3.2(1))
Determining maximum allowed structural member thickness

Table 1 presents the maximum allowed structural member thickness for steel grades
S500, S550, S600, S650 and S700 pursuant to standard SFS-EN 10149-2 when the refer-
ence temperature is within the range –60°C …–120°C.

Table 2 presents the maximum allowed structural member thickness for steel grades
S500, S550 and S620 pursuant to standard SFS-EN 10025-6 when the reference temper-
ature is within the range –60°C …–120°C.

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Table 1. Maximum allowed structural member thickness t [mm] for steel grades S500,
S550, S600, S650 and S700 pursuant to SFS-EN 10149-2 when the reference tempera-
ture is within the range –60°C…–120°C.

Charpy energy Reference temperature TEd [°C]

Steel
Subgrade KV
grade -60 -70 -80 -90 -100 -110 -120
T Jmin
[°C] σ Ed = 0.75∙fy(t)

S500 MC -20 40 19 16 13 10 8 7 5

S550 MC -20 40 17 14 11 9 7 6 5

S600 MC -20 40 15 12 10 8 6 5 4

S650 MC -20 40 14 11 9 7 5 4 2

S700 MC -20 40 12 10 8 6 4 3 1

Note 1: For these steel grades, the requirement for fracture toughness
is determined as follows: SFS-EN 10149-1: Clause 11: Option 5
Note 2: Thickness range according to standard SFS-EN 10149: max. 20 mm

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Table 1. (continued) Maximum allowed structural member thickness t [mm] for steel grades S500,
S550, S600, S650 and S700 pursuant to SFS-EN 10149-2 when the reference temperature is within the
range –60°C…–120°C.

Reference temperature TEd [°C]

Charpy energy

Steel Sub-
KV
-60 -70 -80 -90 -100 -110 -120
grade grade
T Jmin

[°C] σEd = 0.50∙fy(t)

S500 MC -20 40 34 29 24 20 17 14 12

S550 MC -20 40 31 26 21 18 15 13 11

S600 MC -20 40 28 23 19 16 13 11 9

S650 MC -20 40 26 21 18 14 12 10 8

S700 MC -20 40 24 19 16 13 11 9 7

Note 1: For these steel grades, the requirement for fracture toughness is determined as fol-
lows: SFS-EN 10149-1: Clause 11: Option 5
Note 2: Thickness range according to standard SFS-EN 10149: max. 20 mm

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Table 1. (continued) Maximum allowed structural element thickness t [mm] for steel
grades S500, S550, S600, S650 and S700 pursuant to SFS-EN 10149-2 when the refer-
ence temperature is within the range –60°C…-120 °C.

Charpy energy Reference temperature TEd [°C]

Steel KV
Subgrade -60 -70 -80 -90 -100 -110 -120
grade
T
Jmin
[°C] σEd = 0.25∙fy(t)
S500 MC -20 40 67 57 49 42 37 32 28

S550 MC -20 40 62 53 46 39 34 30 26

S600 MC -20 40 58 50 42 36 31 27 24

S650 MC -20 40 55 47 40 34 29 25 22

S700 MC -20 40 52 44 37 32 27 24 21

Note 1: For these steel grades, the requirement for fracture toughness is determined as fol-
lows: SFS-EN 10149-1: Clause 11: Option 5
Note 2: Thickness range according to standard SFS-EN 10149: max. 20 mm

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Table 2. Maximum allowed structural element thickness t [mm] for steel grades S500,
S550 and S620 pursuant to SFS-EN 10025-6 when the reference temperature is within
the range –60°C…–120°C.

Reference temperature TEd [°C]

Charpy energy
Steel Sub-
KV
grade grade -60 -70 -80 -90 -100 -110 -120
T
Jmin
[°C] σ Ed = 0.75∙fy(t)
Q 0 40 13 10 8 7 5 4 4

Q -20 30 17 13 11 9 7 6 5

QL -20 40 19 16 13 10 8 7 5
S500
QL -40 30 25 21 17 13 11 9 7

QL1 -40 40 29 24 19 16 13 10 8

QL1 -60 30 39 31 25 21 17 13 11

Q 0 40 11 9 7 6 5 4 2

Q -20 30 15 12 9 8 6 5 4

QL -20 40 17 14 11 9 7 6 5
S550
QL -40 30 23 18 15 12 9 8 6

QL1 -40 40 26 21 17 14 11 9 7

QL1 -60 30 35 28 23 18 15 12 9

Q 0 40 9 7 6 4 3 2 1

Q -20 30 12 10 8 6 5 4 2

QL -20 40 15 12 9 7 6 4 3
S620
QL -40 30 20 16 12 10 8 6 5

QL1 -40 40 23 18 15 12 9 7 6

QL1 -60 30 30 24 20 16 12 10 8

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Table 2.(continued) Maximum allowed structural element thickness t [mm] for steel
grades S500, S550 and S620 pursuant to SFS-EN 10025-6 when the reference tempera-
ture is within the range –60°C…–120°C.

Reference temperature TEd [°C]

Charpy energy
Steel Sub-
KV -60 -70 -80 -90 -100 -110 -120
grade grade
T
Jmin
[°C] σEd = 0.50∙fy(t)
Q 0 40 24 20 17 14 12 10 9

Q -20 30 30 25 21 18 15 13 11

QL -20 40 34 29 24 20 17 14 12
S500
QL -40 30 44 36 30 25 21 18 15

QL1 -40 40 50 41 34 29 24 20 17

QL1 -60 30 63 53 44 36 30 25 21

Q 0 40 21 18 15 13 11 9 8

Q -20 30 27 23 19 16 13 11 10

QL -20 40 31 26 21 18 15 13 11
S550
QL -40 30 40 33 27 23 19 16 13

QL1 -40 40 46 38 31 26 21 18 15

QL1 -60 30 58 48 40 33 27 23 19

Q 0 40 19 15 13 11 9 8 7

Q -20 30 24 20 16 14 11 9 8

QL -20 40 27 22 19 15 13 11 9
S620
QL -40 30 35 29 24 20 16 14 11

QL1 -40 40 40 33 27 22 19 15 13

QL1 -60 30 52 43 35 29 24 20 16

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Table 2. (continued) Maximum allowed structural element thickness t [mm] for steel
grades S500, S550 and S620 pursuant to SFS-EN 10025-6 when the reference tempera-
ture is within the range –60°C…–120°C.

Reference temperature TEd [°C]

Charpy energy
Steel Sub-
KV -60 -70 -80 -90 -100 -110 -120
grade grade
T Jmin
[°C] σEd = 0.25∙fy(t)
Q 0 40 49 42 37 32 28 25 23

Q -20 30 60 51 44 38 33 29 26

QL -20 40 67 57 49 42 37 32 28
S500
QL -40 30 82 70 60 51 44 38 33

QL1 -40 40 92 78 67 57 49 42 37

QL1 -60 30 112 96 82 70 60 51 44

Q 0 40 46 39 34 30 26 23 21

Q -20 30 56 48 41 35 31 27 24

QL -20 40 62 53 46 39 34 30 26
S550
QL -40 30 77 65 56 48 41 35 31

QL1 -40 40 86 73 62 53 46 39 34

QL1 -60 30 106 90 77 65 56 48 41

Q 0 40 41 35 31 27 23 21 18

Q -20 30 51 43 37 32 28 24 21

QL -20 40 57 48 41 35 31 27 23
S620
QL -40 30 70 60 51 43 37 32 28

QL1 -40 40 79 67 57 48 41 35 31

QL1 -60 30 98 83 70 60 51 43 37

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National Annex to standard SFS-EN 1993-3-1 Part 3-1: Towers, masts and
chimneys. Towers and masts

As regards standard SFS-EN 1993-3-1, the recommended values set forth in standard
SFS-EN 1993-3-1 and all the annexes to standard SFS-EN 1993-3-1 are followed unless
otherwise stated in this National Annex.

The Non-Contradictory Complementary Information (NCCI) is presented in italics.

National choice is permitted in the following clauses of standard SFS-EN 1993-3-1:

• 2.1.1(3)P
• 2.3.1(1)
• 2.3.2(1)
• 2.3.6(2), Note 2
– 2.3.7(1)
• 2.3.7(4)
– 2.5(1)
• 2.6(1)
• 4.1(1), Note 1
• 4.2(1)
– 5.1(6)
– 5.2.4(1)
• 6.1(1), Note 1
– 6.3.1(1), Note 2
– 6.4.1(1)
– 6.4.2(2)
– 6.5.1(1)
• 7.1(1)
• 9.5(1)
• A.1(1)
– A.2(1)P, Note 2
• A.2(1)P, Note 3
– B.1.1(1)
– B.2.1.1(5)
– B.2.3(1), Note 4
– B.2.3(3)
– B.3.2.2.6(4), Note 1
– B.3.3(1)
– B.3.3(2)
– B.4.3.2.2(2), Note 2
– B.4.3.2.3(1), Note 2
– B.4.3.2.8.1(4), Note 2

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• C.2(1)
• C.6.(1)
– D.1.1(2)
– D.1.2(2)
• D.3(6), Note 1
– D.3(6), Note 2
– D.4.1(1)
• D.4.2(3)
• D.4.3(1)
– D.4.4(1)
– F.4.2.1(1)
– F.4.2.2(2)
– G.1(3)
– H.2(5)
– H.2(7), Note 2.
A national choice has been made in the clauses marked •.

Basic requirements

2.1.1(3)P
Guys breakdown will be taken into account only for consequences class 3 masts guyed
from two or more planes.

Wind actions

2.3.1(1)
According to its scope, standard SFS-EN 1991-1-4 is not to be used to determine wind
actions on masts. The determination of wind actions on masts should be based on the
following rules:

a) The unmodified basic wind velocity value covering the entire country is vb,0 = 21 m/s.

b) The terrain categories are pursuant to standard SFS-EN 1991-1-4, with the follow-
ing specifications and additions:
Type 0: Open sea, outer archipelago and open coastal areas
Type 0+: Scattered inner archipelago and sheltered coastal areas
Type I: Tight inner archipelago, large lake areas and wide fields
Type II+: Variable inland terrain (forests, forest clearings, fields,
lakes, individual buildings or groups of buildings)

Class II is used in fell areas unless specified otherwise in the execution specification.

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c) The values from standard SFS-EN 1991-1-4 are used for terrain constants z0 and kr
with the following exceptions:
Type 0: z0 = 0.003 and kr = 0.180
Type 0+: z0 = 0.003 and kr = 0.167
Type II+: z0 = 0.095 and kr = 0.195

Wind velocities and pressures are calculated according to standard SFS-EN 1991-1-4.
Since the equations are valid only to a height of 200 m, constant values calculated for
the level of 200 m should be used when determining wind loads for mast sections
above a height of 200 m.

The temperature used for wind actions without ice is –20°C.

When designing masts of over 100 metres in height on fells, the effect of so-called
temperature inversion must also be taken into account with a separate examination
where the velocity relating to the phenomenon is constant across the entire mast
(peak velocity coefficient = 1.00).

Ice loads

2.3.2(1)
The rules in Annex C should be followed. The values of the ice loads and the combina-
tions of wind and ice with the associated combination factors are given in Annex C of
this National Annex.

Imposed loads

2.3.6(2), Note 1
In slender structures, where the loads caused by persons may affect the design of the
structural components, the structure should be checked for the following load combi-
nation in erection or maintenance situations, taking into account the following actions:
- Reduced wind load (no ice), temperature 0°C
- Person in the mast (at an unfavourable location), characteristic weight 1 kN, effec-
tive wind area 1.0 m2
- Equivalent horizontal characteristic force from the movements of a person 0.5 kN
- Other simultaneous erection/maintenance loads (hoist etc.)

In the calculation of the wind pressure, the parameters of terrain type should be applied
in flat areas, independently of the real type or shape of the terrain at the site. The com-
bination of actions is represented in the following expression:
γG ⋅ Gk + γE ⋅ Qk,E + γW ⋅ ψW ⋅ Qk,w (1.1)

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where:
Gk is the characteristic value for self-weights of the structure and fixed equip-
ment
Qk,E is the characteristic value for loads caused by erection work, persons etc.
Qk,w is the characteristic value for wind actions (including wind loads due to
persons)
γG is the partial factor for self-weight, γG = 1.15
γE is the partial factor for erection actions, γE = 1.5
γW is the partial factor for wind actions, γW = 1.5
ψW is the combination factor for wind actions, ψW = 0.5

Other actions

2.3.7(4)
The loads due to the erection of a mast shall be taken into account in the design (i.e.
erection by a derrick or a crane, pre-tensioning of guys etc.).

In the erection of a guyed mast, the case where any span between two adjacent guy
levels is installed but where the guys at the upper guy level are not yet installed should
be checked. The combination of actions is represented in the following expression:
γG ⋅ Gk + γW ⋅ ψW ⋅ Qk,w (1.2)

where:
Gk is the characteristic value for self-weights of the structure and equipment,
Qk,w is the characteristic value for wind actions,
γG is the partial factor for self-weight, Table 2
γW is the partial factor for wind actions, Table 2
ψW is the combination factor for wind action, ψW = 0.4

Durability

2.6(1)
The design working life for the mast is presented in the execution specification. The de-
sign working life for fatigue should be determined according to standard SFS-EN 1993-
1-9 and its National Annex.
The recommended design working life for important radio and TV masts and tele-
phone/link masts is 50 years. The recommended design working life for other structures
(mobile phone network base station masts, lighting masts etc.) is 30 years.

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Allowance for corrosion

4.1(1), Note 1
See also standard SFS-EN ISO 10684 concerning the hot-dip-galvanising of bolts.

Guys

4.2(1)
When assessing the need for possible protection measures, the design working life of
the structure should be taken into account. The replacement of guys can be consid-
ered as an alternative to the protection methods recommended above.

General

6.1(1), Note 1
The following values of γM are used:

γM0 = 1.00 γM1 = 1.00 γM2=1.25 γMg = 1.40 γMi = 2.00.

The strength of the guy assembly (guy with end fittings) decreases when bending guy
wire around the fittings (wedge clamp, thimble etc.). The resistance design value of the
assembly should be calculated from the expression:

Rd,g = Ke ⋅ Rk,g / γMg (1.3)

where:

Rd,g is the design value for guy assembly resistance

Rk,g is the design value for guy resistance

Ke is the reduction factor that depends on the characteristics of the guy fas-
teners

γMg is the partial factor for the guy.

The real resistance of the guy assembly can be demonstrated either with laboratory
tests or calculations based on standard SFS-EN 1993-1-11. In the absence of tests or
calculations, the values presented in Table 1 may be adopted for the reduction factor
K e:

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Table 1. Reduction factor Ke for the resistance of the guy assembly

End type Ke Note:

Cast end 1.00
Manufacturer recommended type suitable for guy size in ques-
Wedge clamp 0.80
tion
Manufacturer recommended type suitable for guy size in ques-
Thimble 0.80
tion
Other 0.70 Plug etc.

Grounds

7.1(1)
The allowable values for the deformations are defined in the execution specification.
The calculations are done for reduced wind loads without ice, if other additional re-
quirements are not specified in the execution specification. If the partial load method
is used in the calculations for a guyed mast, it should also be applied to the defor-
mation analysis at the serviceability limit state.

The combination of actions is represented in the following expression:

γG ⋅ Gk + 0.64 ⋅ γW ⋅ Qk,w (1.4)

where:
Gk is the characteristic value for self-weights of the structure and equipment
Qk,w is the characteristic value for wind actions (including wind loads due to
persons)
γG is the partial factor for self-weight, γG = 1.0
γW is the partial factor for wind actions, γW = 1.0

The value γM = 1.0 is adopted for the partial factor for materials.

Partial factors for fatigue

9.5(1)
Values according to the National Annex to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-9 are adopted.

Reliability differentiation for towers and masts

A.1(1)
Instead of reliability classes, the consequences classes pursuant to the National Annex
to standard SFS-EN 1990 presented in Ministry of Environment Guideline: Basis of struc-
tural design for load-bearing structures, regulations and instructions are used.

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The reliability classes 1, 2 and 3 presented in standard SFS-EN 1993-3-2 correspond to
the consequences classes CC1, CC2 and CC3 presented in the Ministry of Environment
Decree concerning standard SFS-EN 1990.

Partial factors for actions

A.2(1)P, Note 2
The partial factors for variable actions γQ are given in Table 2.

Table 2. Partial factors for permanent and variable actions

Effect of action Consequences class Permanent actions Variable actions

3 1.2 1.4
Unfavourable 2 1.1 1.2
1 1.0 1.1

All classes 1.0 0.0

Favourable
Accidental situations 1.0 1.0

Ice load

C2(1)
The type of the ice used for tower and mast structures is rime ice, see ISO 12494,
clause 7.5.

The mast structure should be divided vertically into sections with a maximum height of
100 m. The ice class will be defined for each section by using the height level at 2/3 of
the height of the section, measured from the bottom of the section. The ice class for a
guy can be assumed to be constant across the entire length of the guy. The ice class is
defined at a height of 2/3 of the height of the guy attachment level.

If no more accurate information is available, the following assumptions may be used:

- The ice class and the relevant ice weight on structural elements at a certain height
are defined according to Table 3 of this National Annex. The values in Table 3 are
based on an ice density of 300 kg/m3 for the elements in the mast shaft and 400
kg/m3 for the guys.
- When calculating the thickness of the ice deposit on an element in a tower or mast
for the determination of the effective wind area, the use of the principles in ISO
12494 is recommended. Clause C.6 of this National Annex presents an alternative
simplified method.

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- The force coefficient for iced single construction elements and guys can be ob-
tained from Tables 17 to 25 of ISO 12494 (see also Table B.2.1 in Annex B to SFS-
EN 1993-3-1).

For masts in consequences class 3 with ice class R6 or higher, the eccentric ice in the
shaft and asymmetrical icing of the guys should be considered. The centre of the ec-
centric shaft ice is assumed to be at a distance of 0.5 times the shaft width from the
shaft centre in the most unfavourable direction in each load case for the structural ele-
ment concerned. In the cases of asymmetrical icing of the guys, one or more guys are
without ice according to Table 5.

The force coefficient of an iced lattice shaft is based on the solidity ratio of the mast
faces according National Annex B of standard SFS-EN 1993-3-1. In this case, the param-
eters to be used are determined on the basis of the shape of the chord of lattice shaft
in a manner where all the shafts are assumed to have the same shape. Furthermore,
the force coefficient calculated in this manner is multiplied by a correction factor that
takes the shape of the ice into account; this is given in Table 6.

The ice load of a fully iced lattice shaft is determined with the help of the ice layer
thickness provided in the execution specification, or by calculating it from the expres-
sion (1.6) in this National Annex (value Ti,g) and assuming that the icing is symmetrical.
Falling ice should be considered according to ISO 12494, Chapter 11.

Table 3. Ice loads and k factors in different ice classes

Ice class H gi k
(m) (kg/m)
R1 0–50 0.5 0.40
R2 50–100 0.9 0.45
R3 100–150 1.6 0.50
R4 150–200 2.8 0.55
R5 200–250 5.0 0.60
R6 250–300 8.9 0.70
R7 300–350 16.0 0.80
R8 350–400 28.0 0.90
R9 400–450 50.0 1.00
H is the relative height from the average level of the surrounding terrain within a dis-
tance of 10 km from the site
gi is the characteristic value of the ice weight on the structural element
k is the reduction factor for wind and ice combinations (see clause C.6 of
standard SFS-EN 1993-3-1)

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Table 4. Force coefficient for fully iced lattice shaft Cf,S,0,i

Ice class Force coefficient for fully iced shaft Cf,S,0,i

R1–R3 2.0 1.8

R4–R5 1.8 1.6

R6–R7 1.6 1.4

R8–R9 1.4 1.2

Wind drag is calculated for the area projected perpendicular to the wind

Table 5. Asymmetrical ice loads for guys, where N is the number of the guy level

Wind di- Guys without ice Wind and guy directions

Case
rection

180 All guys in direction 1 θ = wind direction

2 0 All guys in directions 2 and

2
3

3 0 Guys in directions 2 and 3

at guy level 1 1

Na 0 1N, 2N-1, 3N-1 θ

Nb 0 1N, 2N-1, 3N-1, 2N+1, 3N+1 3
Key: 2N-1 refers to guy in direction 2 at guy level
N-1

Table 6. Correction factor of the resistance of the iced lattice shaft

Ice layer thickness Ti,s Correction factor of the resistance of the iced lattice
shaft. Intermediate values can be interpolated.
B0 = width of chord Round chords Angular chords

Ti,s < B0/8 1.10 1.00

Ti,s > B0/2 1.30 0.74

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Combinations of ice and wind

C.6(1)
The values of factor k defined in standard ISO 12494 are given in Table 3. The following
combination factors are used:
ψw = 0.5 (1.5)
ψice = 0.3

The wind area of an iced structural member is calculated using the following design val-
ues for ice weight:
gi,d = gi in expression C.1. gi is taken from Table 3.
gi,d = ψice gi in expression C.2.

Instead of using standard ISO 12494, the ice layer thickness in the structural member
or continuous ancillary that is used in the wind surface calculation may be alternatively
calculated with a simplified method from expression (1.6). The ice layer is assumed to
have uniform thickness across all sides of the structural member.

4Gi , d
T= + B2 − B Ti,g = Ti,s/ 2 (1.6)
3ρ i
i,s

where:

Ti,s is the thickness of the ice layer on an element or ancillary in the lattice
structure
Ti,g is the thickness of the ice layer on a guy
Gi,d is the design value for the ice weight (Gi will be taken from Table 2 )
ρi is the density of the ice
B is the width of the structural member or the diameter of the guy without
ice.

Expression (1.6) is valid for structural members with width B ≤ 300 mm. For larger
structural members and compact tubular shafts, the ISO 12494 method for single ele-
ments should be used. The difference between the values of Ti,g and Ti,s is due to the
symmetrical icing on the guy.

Temperatures at different load conditions:

- Reference condition (no wind, no ice) 0°C
- Wind, no ice -20°C
- Wind and ice (all combinations) 0°C.

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The temperature is taken into account when determining the air density for the wind
pressure.

Guys

D.1
Rope safety clamps should not be used for the attachment of the guy ropes.

Insulators

D.3(6), Note 1
The breakage of a guy insulator shall not cause the collapse of the mast.

Lightning protection

D.4.2(3)
The leg joints of the structure shall be provided with a good galvanic connection. The
towers and masts should be equipped with a ground wire (minimum size 25 mm2 cop-
per or 50 mm2 steel) from the top to the base of the structure. It shall be connected to
an underground radial earthing net which should fulfil the appropriate requirements of
the authorities and the client.

Flight obstacle warnings

D.4.3(1)
A structure that is considered a flight obstacle should be painted with flight obstacle
colours and/or equipped with flight obstacle lights according to the requirements of
ICAO and the national aviation authority.

Details are given in the Finnish Civil Aviation Administration’s decision no. 1/2000. The
details on the markings can be found in the aviation regulation AGA M3-6.

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National Annex to standard SFS-EN 1993-3-2 Part 3-2: Towers, masts and
chimneys. Chimneys

As regards standard SFS-EN 1993-3-2, the recommended values set forth in standard
SFS-EN 1993-3-2 and all the annexes to standard SFS-EN 1993-3-2 are followed unless
otherwise stated in this National Annex.

The Non-Contradictory Complementary Information (NCCI) is presented in italics.

National choice is permitted in the following clauses of standard SFS-EN 1993-3-2:

– 2.3.3.1(1), Note 1
• 2.3.3.5(1), Note 1
• 2.6(1)
– 4.2(1)
– 5.1(1)
– 5.2.1(3)
– 6.1(1)P
• 6.2.1(6)
– 6.4.1(1)
– 6.4.2(1)
– 6.4.3(2), Note 1
– 7.2(1)
– 7.2(2), Note 2
– 9.1(3)
– 9.1(4)
– 9.5(1)
• A.1(1)
• A.2(1), Note 2
• A.2(1), Note 3
• C.2(1).
A national choice has been made in the clauses marked •.

Ice loads

2.3.3.5(1), Note 1
Ice loading should be determined based on the local conditions for each project. The
combination factor ψ should be determined according to the Ministry of Environment
Decree 3/16 on the application of standard SFS-EN 1990. . For the chimney’s bracing
structure, when bracing structure is a truss structure, the ψ value of National Annex of
standard SFS-EN 1993-3-1 can be used.

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Durability

2.6(1)
The planned service life of the structure should be determined separately for each pro-
ject.

External corrosion allowance

4.2(1)
For coated structures, the relevant standards should also be used. A normal environ-
ment means classes C1, C2 or C3 according to SFS-EN 12944.

Demonstration of strength

6.2.1(6)
In fatigue loaded structures, the distribution of stresses mentioned above should be
taken into account case by case. See also chapter 9 of standard SFS-EN 1993-3-2.

Reliability differentiation for steel chimneys

A.1(1)
Instead of reliability classes, the consequences classes pursuant to the National Annex
to standard SFS-EN 1990 presented in Ministry of Environment Guideline: Basis of
structural design for load-bearing structures, regulations and instructions are used.

The reliability classes 1, 2 and 3 presented in standard SFS-EN 1993-3-2 correspond to

the consequences classes CC1, CC2 and CC3 presented in the Ministry of Environment
Decree 3/16 concerning the application of standard SFS-EN 1990.

Partial factors for actions

A.2(1), Note 2
The combinations of actions pursuant to Decree 3/16 on the application of standard
SFS-EN 1990 and the actions pursuant to the Decree on the application of standard
SFS-EN 1991 are used.

A.2(1), Note 3
The Ministry of Environment Decree 7/16 on the application of standard SFS-EN 1991-
1-4 and the Ministry of Environment Decree 3/16 on the application of standard SFS-
EN 1990 are followed.

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Increase in fatigue strength resulting from special requirements

C.2(1)
The use of higher fatigue classes than those given in the standard SFS-EN 1993-1-9
should be based on reliable testing according to Annex D of standard SFS-EN 1990.

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National Annex to standard SFS-EN 1993-4-1 Part 4-1: Silos

As regards standard SFS-EN 1993-4-1, the recommended values set forth in standard
SFS-EN 1993-4-1 and all the annexes to standard SFS-EN 1993-4-1 are followed unless
otherwise stated in this National Annex.

The Non-Contradictory Complementary Information (NCCI) is presented in italics.

National choice is permitted in the following clauses of standard SFS-EN 1993-4-1:

• 2.2(1)
– 2.2(3), Note 1
– 2.9.2.2(3)
• 3.4(1)
• 4.1.4(2)
• 4.1.4(4), Note 1
– 4.2.2.3(6)
– 4.3.1(6)
– 4.3.1(8)
– 5.3.2.3(3)
– 5.3.2.4(10)
– 5.3.2.4(12), Note 1
– 5.3.2.4(15)
– 5.3.2.5(10)
– 5.3.2.5(14)
– 5.3.2.6(3)
– 5.3.2.6(6)
• 5.3.2.8(2)
– 5.3.3.5(1)
– 5.3.3.5(2)
– 5.3.4.3.2(2)
– 5.3.4.3.3(2)
– 5.3.4.3.3(5)
– 5.3.4.3.4(6)
– 5.3.4.5(3)
– 5.4.4(2)
– 5.4.4(3b)
– 5.4.4(3c)
– 5.4.7(3)
– 5.5.2(3)
• 5.6.2(1)
• 5.6.2(2)
– 6.1.2(4)

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– 6.3.2.3(2)
– 6.3.2.3(4)
– 6.3.2.7(4), Note 1
– 7.3.1(4)
– 8.3.3(4)
– 8.4.1(6), Note 1
– 8.4.2(5), Note 1
– 8.5.3(3)
– 9.5.1(3)
– 9.5.1(4)
– 9.5.2(5), Note 1
• 9.8.2(1)
• 9.8.2(2)
– A.2(1)
– A.2(2)
– A.3.2.1(6)
– A.3.2.2(6)
– A.3.2.3(2)
– A.3.3(1)
– A.3.3(2)
– A.3.3(3)
– A.3.4(4).
A national choice has been made in the clauses marked •.

Reliability differentiation

2.2(1)
The consequences classes are determined according to the National Annex to standard
SFS-EN 1990 presented in Ministry of Environment Guideline: Basis of structural design
for load-bearing structures, regulations and instructions are used.

2.2(3)
As regards the analysis methods (see clause 4.2.2 of standard SFS-EN 1993-4-1) and
other design instructions, however, the requirements, methods and instructions pre-
sented for different consequences classes in standard SFS-EN 1993-4-1 are applied.
Standard SFS-EN 1993-4-1 uses the term “consequences class” in a slightly different
meaning than the Ministry of Environment Decree 3/16 concerning the application of
standard SFS-EN 1990. Consequences class in standard SFS-EN 1993-4-1 also describes, in
part, the difficulty of design and the precision required in the analysis.

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Partial factors for actions on silos

2.9.2.1(1)P
The partial factors for actions on silos are determined according to the Ministry of Environ-
ment Decree concerning standard SFS-EN 1991-4. The load combinations are determined
pursuant to the Ministry of Environment Decrees 3/16 and 12/16 concerning application
of standard SFS-EN 1990 and standard SFS-EN 1991-4 SFS-EN 1991-4.

Special alloy steels

3.4(1)
The mechanical properties of non-standardised alloy steels should be reliably deter-
mined on a case-by-case basis.

Allowance for corrosion and abrasion

4.1.4(2)
Appropriate values should be reliably determined on a case-by-case basis.

4.1.4(4) Note 1
Appropriate values should be reliably determined on a case-by-case basis.

Fatigue, LS4

5.3.2.8(2)
The recommended value should be used unless another value is required due to the
use of the silo. See standard SFS-EN 1993-1-9.

Deflections

5.6.2(1)
The characteristic load combinations pursuant to the Ministry of Environment Decree
3/16 on the application of standard SFS-EN 1990 are used. The recommended value is
used for the limiting value of deflection.

5.6.2(2)
The characteristic load combinations pursuant to the Ministry of Environment Decree
3/16 on the application of standard SFS-EN 1990 are used. The recommended value is
used for the limiting value of deflection.

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Deflections

9.8.2(1)
The characteristic load combinations pursuant to the Ministry of Environment Decree
3/16 on the application of standard SFS-EN 1990 are used. The recommended value is
used for the limiting value of deflection.

9.8.2(2)
The characteristic load combinations pursuant to the Ministry of Environment Decree
3/16 on the application of standard SFS-EN 1990 are used. The recommended value is
used for the limiting value of deflection.

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National Annex to standard SFS-EN 1993-4-2 Part 4-2: Tanks

As regards standard SFS-EN 1993-4-2, the recommended values set forth in standard
SFS-EN 1993-4-2 and all the annexes to standard SFS-EN 1993-4-2 are followed unless
otherwise stated in this National Annex.

The Non-Contradictory Complementary Information (NCCI) is presented in italics.

National choice is permitted in the following clauses of standard SFS-EN 1993-4-2:

• 2.2(1)
– 2.2(3)
• 2.9.2.1(1)P
• 2.9.2.1(2)P
• 2.9.2.1(3)P
– 2.9.2.2(3)P
– 2.9.3(2)
– 3.3(3)
– 4.1.3(7)
– 4.1.4(3).
A national choice has been made in the clauses marked •.

Reliability differentiation

2.2(1)
The consequences classes are determined according to the National Annex to standard
SFS-EN 1990 presented in Ministry of Environment Guideline: Basis of structural design
for load-bearing structures, regulations and instructions are used.

2.2(3)
Standard SFS-EN 1993-4-2 uses the term “consequences class” in a slightly different
meaning than the Ministry of Environment Decree 3/16 concerning the application of
standard SFS-EN 1990. Consequences class in standard SFS-EN 1993-4-2 also describes,
in part, the difficulty of design and the precision required in the analysis.

As regards the analysis methods (see clause 4.2.2 of standard SFS-EN 1993-4-2) and
other design instructions, however, the requirements, methods and instructions pre-
sented for different consequences classes in standard SFS-EN 1993-4-2 are applied.

Standard SFS-EN 1991-4 does not deal with tanks that are serially manufactured in a
factory. Tanks that are serially manufactured in factories are designed in the same
manner as other tanks.

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Partial factors for actions on tanks

2.9.2.1(1)P
The partial factors for actions pursuant to standards SFS-EN 1990 and SFS-EN 1991-4
and the Ministry of Environment Decrees 3/16 and 12/16 concerning their application
are used in persistent and transient design situations.

2.9.2.1(2)P
The partial factors for variable actions pursuant to standards SFS-EN 1990 and SFS-EN
1991-4 and the Ministry of Environment Decrees 3/16 and 12/16 concerning their ap-
plication are used in accidental situations.

2.9.2.1(3)P
Similar partial factors as for other tanks are used for tanks that are serially manufac-
tured in a factory.

Allowance for corrosion

4.1.3(7)
Corrosion allowance is determined case-by-case on the basis of conditions and presented
in the design brief.

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National Annex to standard SFS-EN 1993-5 Part 5: Piling

As regards standard SFS-EN 1993-5, the recommended values set forth in standard SFS-
EN 1993-5 and all the annexes to standard SFS-EN 1993-5 are followed unless otherwise
stated in this National Annex.

The Non-Contradictory Complementary Information (NCCI) is presented in italics.

National choice is permitted in the following clauses of standard SFS-EN 1993-5:

– 3.7(1)
• 3.9(1)P
• 4.4(1)
– 5.1.1(4)
• 5.2.2(2), Note 2
– 5.2.2(13)
– 5.2.5(7)
– 5.5.4(2)
• 6.4(3), Note 1
– 7.1(4)
– 7.2.3(2), Note 1
• 7.4.2(4)
• A.3.1(3)
• B.5.4(1), Note 1
– D.2.2(5).
A national choice has been made in the clauses marked •.

Fracture toughness

3.9(1)P
The lowest service temperature is determined according to the Ministry of Environment
Decree concerning standard SFS-EN 1991-1-5. The fracture toughness should be
checked at all operating temperatures with a relevant load case corresponding to that
temperature. Safety against brittle fracture should be checked for the installation stage
and the final structure.

Corrosion rates for design

4.4(1)
The instructions given in Table 4.1 or 4.2 should be used if local conditions do not require
other values. The applicability of the values given in Tables 4.1 and 4.2 should be stated
based on preliminary investigations and on previous knowledge and experience of the

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soil in cases where there are no reasons to assume that the soil or water is polluted. In
unclear cases, the research programme should be refined.
Tables 4.1 and 4.2 do not apply to stainless steels.

Sheet piling in bending and shear

5.2.2(2), Note 2
The numerical value for βB should be reliably determined for each project.

Structural aspects of steel sheet piling

6.4(3), Note 1
The numerical value for βD should be determined reliably for each project depending on,
for example, the profile and the used locking.

Ultimate limit state verification

7.2.3(2)
In addition, the fabrication method of the threads should be taken into account accord-
ing to clause 3.6.1(3) of standard EN 1993-1-8.

Load-bearing piles

7.4.2(4)
For impact driven piles and drilled piles, the following provisions should be followed:

a) The characteristic compression, tension and bending resistance of the splice of the
pile should fulfil the requirements of Table 1 when the splice is tightened.

b) The bending resistance and bending stiffness of the splice should be tested accord-
ing to the test arrangements given in Figure 1. For the splice of an impact driven
pile, the tests should be made after the impact test. For the splice of a drilled pile,
the test may be made after the tightening of the splice.

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Table 1. Requirements for resistances and bending stiffness of impact driven and
drilled pile splices

Characteristic value Characteristic value Characteristic value Bending stiffness EI

of compression re- of tension resistance of bending resistance (0.3…0.8∙Mk,pile)
sistance
> Nk,pile > 0.15∙Nk,pile > Mk,pile > 0.75∙EIp,pile

where:
Nk,pile is the characteristic compression resistance of the steel part of the pile, when
corrosion allowance is not taken into account;
Mk,pile is the characteristic bending resistance of the steel part of the pile, when corro-
sion allowance is not taken into account;
EIp,pile is the characteristic bending stiffness of the steel part of the pile, when corrosion
allowance is not taken into account.

Bending stiffness EI [kNm2] may be calculated from:

M ⋅ l2
EI = (1.1)
8 ⋅δ

where:
M is the bending moment [kNm];
l is the distance between measurement points [m];
δ is the deflection of the pile between measurement points [m].

L + 0,4 m + 0,1 m

L/3 L/3 L/3

P P

L/6+d L/6+d

L>3m

A/455/VH/05/1105/KUVA 5 3

Figure 1. Bending test for spliced pile

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Material properties

A.3.1(3)
Values according to the National Annex to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-1 are followed for
material properties.

Design values

B.5.4(1), Note 1
The value of factor ηsy should be determined reliably in each project.

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National Annex to standard SFS-EN 1993-6 Part 6: Crane supporting structures

As regards standard SFS-EN 1993-6, the recommended values set forth in standard SFS-
EN 1993-6 and all the annexes to standard SFS-EN 1993-6 are followed unless otherwise
stated in this National Annex.

The Non-Contradictory Complementary Information (NCCI) is presented in italics.

National choice is permitted in the following clauses of standard SFS-EN 1993-6:

• 2.1.3.2(1)P
– 2.8(2)P
• 3.2.3(1)
– 3.2.3(2)P
– 3.2.4(1), Note 2
• 3.6.2(1)
• 3.6.3(1)
– 6.1(1)
• 6.3.2.3(1)
• 7.3(1)
– 7.5(1)
– 8.2(4)
• 9.1(2)
– 9.2(1)P
• 9.2(2)P
– 9.3.3(1)
– 9.4.2(5).
A national choice has been made in the clauses marked •.

Planned service life

2.1.3.2(1)P
The planned service life should be determined project by project.

Fracture toughness

3.2.3(1)
The lowest service temperature should be determined project by project, taking into
account the planned service life of the structure.

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Rail steels

3.6.2(1)
The information for rails and rail steels should be given project by project in the execu-
tion specification.

Special connecting devices for rails

3.6.3(1)
The information for special connecting devices for rails should be given project by pro-
ject in the execution specification.

Assessment methods

6.3.2.3(1)
The method presented in Annex A is used as an alternative method.
When using method A to determine χ LT , the National Annex to standard SFS-EN
1993-1-1 is taken into account.

Limits for deformations and displacements

7.3(1)
At the serviceability limit state, the limit value used for deformations and displace-
ments is the recommended value pursuant to the clause in the standard, unless the
use of a crane or other reasons, such as the crane operator’s travelling along with the
crane, require the use of lower values. If necessary, a limit for the rotation of the run-
way beam shall be presented.

Requirements for fatigue assessment

9.1(2)
The value for cycle count C0 is 0.

Partial factors for fatigue

9.2(2)P
The instructions provided in the National Annex to standard SFS-EN 1993-1-9 shall be
applied.

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Annex A
Alternative assessment method for determining lateral torsional-buckling re-
sistance
χ LT The determination shall take into account the National Annex to standard SFS-EN
1993-1-1.

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