SRI LANKA STANDARD

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UDC 624.014.2

SRI LANKA NATIONAL ANNEX TO

EUROCODE 3: DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES
PART 1-1: GENERAL RULES
AND RULES FOR BUILDINGS

SRI LANKA STANDARDS INSTITUTION

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 SRI LANKA NATIONAL ANNEX TO
EUROCODE 3: DESIGN OF STEEL STRUCTURES - PART 1-1: GENERAL RULES
AND RULES FOR BUILDINGS

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Committee responsible for this National Annex

The preparation of this National Annex was entrusted by the Working Group on Formulation of
National Annexes to Eurocode 3, Design of Steel Structures, appointed by the Sectoral
Committee on Building & Construction Materials, upon which the following members were
represented:

Dr.(Ms)MTP Hettiarachchi (Chairperson) University of Moratuwa

Dr. ALM Mauroof University of Peradeniya
Dr. KS Wanniarachchi University of Ruhuna
Eng. BVDN Chandrasiri Road Development Authority
Eng. HMGU Karunarathna Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau
Mr.KS Abeygunawardena Sri Lanka Standards Institution
Eng.(Ms)DW Dhanusekera (Secretary) Sri Lanka Standards Institution

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National Annex (informative) to SLS EN 1993-1-1:2014, Eurocode 3: Design of Steel

Structures – Part 1-1: General rules and rules for buildings

Introduction

This National Annex has been prepared based on EN 1993-1-1:2005 incorporating corrigenda
February 2006 and March 2009, by the Working Group on Formulation of National Annexes to
Eurocode 3, Design of Steel Structures. It is to be used in conjunction with SLS EN 1993-1-
1:2014 along with any further revision, amendment or corrigendum thereto.

This National Annex was approved by the Sectoral Committee on Building and Construction
Materials and was authorized for publication as a Sri Lanka National Annex by the Council of the
Sri Lanka Standards Institution on 2017-12 -04.

In the preparation of this standard the assistance derived from the publications of the European
Committee for Standardization (CEN) and British Standards Institution (BSI) are gratefully
acknowledged.

NA.1 Scope

This National Annex gives:

a) The decisions for the Nationally Determined Parameters described in the following sub-
clauses of SLS EN 1993-1-1:2014:
 2.3.1 (1)
 3.1(2)
 3.2.1(1)
 3.2.2(1)
 3.2.3(1)P
 3.2.3(3)B
 3.2.4(1)
 5.2.1(3)
 5.2.2(8)
 5.3.2(3)
 5.3.2(11)
 5.3.4(3)
 6.1(1)
 6.3.2.2(2)
 6.3.2.3(1)
 6.3.2.3(2)
 6.3.2.4(1)B
 6.3.2.4(2)B
 6.3.3(5)
 6.3.4(1)
 7.2.1(1)B
 7.2.2(1)B
 7.2.3(1)B
 BB.1.3(3)B

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b) Decision on the status of SLS EN 1993-1-1:2014 informative annexes; and

c) References to non-contradictory complementary information.

NA.2 Nationally Determined Parameters

NA.2.1 General
Decisions for the Nationally Determined Parameters decided in SLS EN 1993-1-
1:2014 are given in clauses NA.2.2 to NA.2.26

NA.2.2 Actions for particular regional/climate/accidental situations [SLS EN 1993-1-

1:2014, 2.3.1(1)]
Refer to SLS EN 1991 and their national annexes.

NA.2.3 Properties of other steel material and products [SLS EN 1993-1-1:2014, 3.1(2)]
If other steel materials and products are used other than those specified in
SLS EN 1993-1-1:2014, due allowance should be made for variations in properties,
including ductility and weldability. Further information on ductility requirements for
steel is given in SLS EN 1993-1-1:2014, 3.2.2(1).

Steel castings and forgings may be used for components in bearings, junctions and
other similar parts. Castings should conform to BS EN 10293 and forgings should
conform to BS EN 10250-2. Further guidance on steel castings is given in reference 2.

For higher strength steels see SLS EN 1993-1-12.

NA.2.4 National choice on nominal values of yield strength & ultimate strength [SLS EN
1993-1-1:2014, 3.2.1(1)]
The nominal values of the yield strength fy and the ultimate strength fu for structural
steel should be those obtained from the product standard. The ultimate strength f u
should be taken as the lowest value of the range given for Rm in the product standard.

NA.2.5 Limiting values of ductility requirements [SLS EN 1993-1-1:2014, 3.2.2(1)]

a) Elastic global analysis
The limiting values for the ration fu/fy the elongation at failure and the ultimate s
train εu for elastic global analysis are given below.

fu/fy ≥ 1.10;

Elongation at failure not less than 15%;

εu ≥ 15εy

b) Plastic global analysis

Plastic global analysis should not be used for bridges. For buildings, the limiting
values for the ration fu/fy the elongation at failure and the ultimate strain εu for
plastic global analysis are given below.
fu/fy ≥ 1.15;
Elongation at failure not less than 15%;
εu ≥ 20εy

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NA.2.6 Lowest service temperature [SLS EN 1993-1-1:2014, 3.2.3(1)P]

For buildings and other quasi statically loaded structures the lowest service
temperature in the steel should be taken as the lowest air temperature which may be
taken as 20 0C.

For bridges the lowest service temperature in the steel should be determined
according to the NA to SLS EN 1991-1-5 for the bridge location.

For structures susceptible to fatigue it is recommended that the requirements for

bridges should be applied.

In other cases (e.g. the internal steelwork in cold stores, highland areas) the lowest
service temperature in the steel should be taken as the lowest air temperature expected
to occur within the intended design life of the structure.

NA.2.7 Selection of toughness properties for members in compression

[SLS EN 1993-1-1:2014, 3.2.3(3)B]
The recommendations given in the NA to SLS EN 1993-1-10 should be used

NA.2.8 Target values of ZEd [SLS EN 1993-1-1:2014, 3.2.4(1)]

The recommendations given in the NA to SLS EN 1993-1-10 should be used

NA.2.9 Lower limit of αcr [SLS EN 1993-1-1:2014, 5.2.1(3)]

For plastic analysis of clad structures provided that the stiffening effects of masonry
infill wall panels or diaphragms of profiled steel sheeting are not taken into account:
αcr ≥ 10

For plastic analysis of portal frames subject to gravity loads only with frame
imperfections:
αcr ≥ 5

provided the following conditions are satisfied:

a) The span L, does not exceed 5 times the mean height of the columns

b) hr satisfies the criterion

in which sa and sb are the horizontal distances from the apex to the columns.

Note: For a symmetrical frame this expression simplifies to hr ≤ 0.25 L

NA.2.10 Scope of application of structural stability of frames [SLS EN 1993-1-1:2014,

5.2.2(8)]
This method should only be used for frames that comply with 5.2.2(6). In such cases
the sway moments in the beams and beam to column connections should be
multiplied by kr unless a smaller value is shown to be adequate by analysis. kr may be
evaluated by using the following expression provided that αcr ≥ 3.

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NA.2.11 Design values of initial local bow imperfection [SLS EN 1993-1-1:2014 5.3.2(3)]
Recommended values given in Table 5.1 of SLS EN 1993-1-1 may be used.

NA.2.12 Amplitude of imperfections [SLS EN 1993-1-1:2014, 5.3.2(11)]

The method given in SLS EN 1993-1-1:2014, 5.3.2(11) should not be used for
buildings.

NA.2.13 Imperfections for lateral-torsional buckling in bending [SLS EN 1993-1-1:2014,

5.3.4(3)]
The value of k should be taken as 1.0.

NA.2.14 Partial factors for structures not covered in SLS EN 1993 Part 2 to Part 6
[SLS EN 1993-1-1:2014, 6.1(1)]
For structures not covered by SLS EN 1993 Part 2 to Part 6, the partial safety factors
should be appropriate for the structure and agreed with the approving authorities.

NA.2.15 Partial factors for buildings [SLS EN 1993-1-1:2014, 6.1(1)]

For buildings the following partial factors should be used
γMO =1.00
γM1 = 1.00
γM2 = 1.25

NA.2.16 Imperfection factors for lateral-torsional buckling curves [SLS EN 1993-1-

1:2014, 6.3.2.2(2)]
The recommended values given in SLS EN 1993-1-1:2014, Table 6.3 and 6.4 should
be used.

NA.2.17 Lateral torsional buckling curves for rolled sections or equivalent welded
sections
[SLS EN 1993-1-1:2014, 6.3.2.3(1)]
For buildings and bridges the following values of λLT0 and β should be used:

a) for rolled sections and hot-finished and cold-formed hollow sections:

λLT0 = 0.4
β = 0.75

b) for welded sections:

λLT0 = 0.2
β = 1.00

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SLS EN 1993-1-1:2014 Table 6.5 should be replaced with the following table:

Cross section Limits Buckling Curve

Rolled doubly symmetric I and H h/b ≤ 2 b
sections and hot finished hollow 2.0 < h/b ≤ 3.1 c
sections h/b > 3.1 d
Angles (for moments in the principal
d
plane)
All other hot rolled sections d
Welded doubly symmetric sections and h/b ≤ 2 c
cold formed hollow sections 2.0 < h/b ≤ 3.1 d

NA.2.18 Modification factor, f [SLS EN 1993-1-1:2014, 6.3.2.3(2)]

The recommended expression for f should be used in which kc as given in Table 6.6
or alternatively as given by

Where
r for the a tual bending moment diagram
r for a uniform bending moment diagram

values of C1 are given in the references listed in NA.4.

NA.2.19 The slenderness limit, λc0 [SLS EN 1993-1-1:2014, 6.3.2.4(1)B]

For I, H and channel and bo se tions used in buildings the value of λc0 should be
taken as 0.4.

NA.2.20 Modification factor, kfl [SLS EN 1993-1-1:2014, 6.3.2.4(2)B]

The value of the modification factor kfl should be taken as:
kfl = 1.0 for hot rolled I-sections;
kfl = 1.0 for welded I-se tions with h/b ≤ 2;
kfl = 0.9 for other sections.

NA.2.21 Choice for interaction factors, kyy, kyz, kzy and kzz from alternative method 1 or
method 2 [SLS EN 1993-1-1:2014, 6.3.3(5)]
The interaction factors kyy, kyz, kzy and kzz for doubly symmetric sections may be
determined using either alternative Method 1 (given in SLS EN 1993-1-1:2014,
Annex A) or alternative method 2 (given in SLS EN 1993-1-1:2014, Annex B).
Alternative method 2 (given in SLS EN 1993-1-1:2014, Annex B) may also be used
for sections that are not doubly symmetric when modified in accordance with NA3.2.

NA.2.22 Field & limits of application of general method for lateral and lateral torsional
buckling of structural components [SLS EN 1993-1-1:2014, 6.3.4(1)]
This method is only valid for nominally straight components subject to in-plane
mono-axial bending and/or compression.

In this method χop should be taken as the minimum value of χ and χLT. Where χ is
determined in accordance with SLS EN 1993-1-1:2014, 6.3.1 for lateral buckling and

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is determined in accordance with SLS EN 1993-1-1:2014, 6.3.2 for lateral torsional

buckling.

NA.2.23 Limits of vertical deflections [SLS EN 1993-1-1:2014, 7.2.1(1)B]

The following table gives suggested limits for calculated vertical deflections of
certain members under the characteristic load combination due to variable loads and
should not include permanent loads. Circumstances may arise where greater or lesser
values would be more appropriate. Other members may also need deflection limits.

On low pitch and flat roofs the possibility of ponding should be investigated.

Vertical Deflection
Cantilevers Length/180
Beams carrying plaster or other brittle Span/360
finish Span/200
Other beams (except purlins and To suit the characteristics of particular
sheeting rails) Purlins and sheeting rails cladding

NA.2.24 Limits of horizontal deflections [SLS EN 1993-1-1:2014, 7.2.2(1)B]

The following table gives suggested limits for calculated horizontal deflections of
certain members under the characteristic load combination due to variable loads and
should not include permanent loads. Circumstances may arise where greater or lesser
values would be more appropriate. Other members may also need deflection limits.

Horizontal Deflection
Tops of columns in single-storey except portal Height/300
frames
To suit the characteristics of
Columns in portal frame buildings, not particular cladding
supporting crane runways.
Height of that storey/300
In each storey of a building with more than one
storey.

NA.2.25 Limits for vibration of floors [SLS EN 1993-1-1:2014, 7.2.3(1)B]

Reference should be made to specialist literature as appropriate for floor vibrations
see NA.4.

NA.2.26 Buckling lengths of hollow sections [SLS EN 1993-1-1:2014, BB.1.3(3)B]

The recommended values may be used and further information is given in NA.4.

NA.3 Decisions on the status of informative annexes

NA.3.1 SLS EN 1993-1-1:2014 Annex A

SLS EN 1993-1-1:2014, Annex A may be used. The scope of Method 1 given in
Annex A should be limited to doubly symmetric sections.

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NA.3.2 SLS EN 1993-1-1:2014, Annex B

SLS EN 1993-1-1: 2014, Annex B may be used.

Where applied to sections that are not doubly symmetric and should be taken as
the values of and from the highest value of to SLS EN 1993-1-1: 2014,
6.3.1.3 or to SLS EN 1993-1-1:2014, 6.3.1.4.

Where the sections are not I, H or hollow sections Class 1 and Class 2 sections should
be designed as Class 3 sections.

NA.3.3 SLS EN 1993-1-1:2014, Annex AB

SLS EN 1993-1-1:2014, Annex AB may be used.

NA.3.4 SLS EN 1993-1-1:2014, Annex BB

SLS EN 1993-1-1:2014, Annex BB may be used.

NA.4 References to non-contradictory complementary information

References cited in this National annex to non-contradictory, complementary
information can be found at www.steel-ncci.co.uk. While this material is likely to be
technically authoritative not all of it has been reviewed by the UK national committee,
and users should satisfy themselves of its fitness for their particular purpose. In
particular, they should be aware that material indicated as not having been endorsed
by the committee might contain elements that are in conflict with the Eurocode.

Bibliography

[1] NA to SLS EN 1993-1-5, Sri Lanka National Annex to Eurocode 3. Design of steel
structures Part 1-5 Plated structural elements.
[2] SLS EN 1993 (Parts 2 to 6), Eurocode 3 - Design of steel structures
[3] NA to SLS EN 1993-1-10:2016, Sri Lanka National Annex to Eurocode 3. Design of
steel structures Part 1-10 Material toughness and through-thickness properties.
[4] BS EN 1993-1-12 UK National Annex to Eurocode 3. Design of steel structures Part 1-
12 Supplementary rules for high strength steels.
[5] BS EN 10205-2 Open steel die forgings for general engineering purposes - Part 2: Non-
alloy quality and special steels.
[6] BS EN 10025-2-2004 Hot rolled products of structural steels – Part 2: Technical
delievery conditions for non-alloy structural steels.
[7] BS EN 10293 Steel castings for general engineering uses
[8] Castings in steel construction, SCI publication P172. The Steel Construction Institute,
Silwood Park, Ascot, Berkshire SL5 7QN

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