Adoption of Eurocodes in the Republic of Cyprus

EUROCODES: Building the future in theEuro-Mediterranean Area27 th -29th November 2006, Varese, ItalyAdoption of Eurocodes in theRepublic of CyprusDr Christis ChrysostomouChairman of the Eurocodes TechnicalCommittee of CyprusBuilding the Future in the Euro-Mediterranean Area

Progress in the Implementationof EN Eurocodes andAssessment of NationallyDetermined ParametersBuilding the Future in the Euro-Mediterranean AreaVarese, , 27 th -29th November 2006

Progress in implementation• Cyprus Organization for Standardization(CYS)‣Autonomous Organization functioning underPrivate Law and recognized as the OfficialStandards Body in Cyprus‣Adopts and publishes the Eurocodes as theybecome available (36 parts are published inEnglish)Building the Future in the Euro-Mediterranean AreaVarese, , 27 th -29th November 2006

Progress in implementation…‣CYS also promotes and implementsharmonized EN standards (hENs) which are inline with the Eurocodes and the ConstructionProducts Directive‣Special attention is paid so that the NationallyDetermined Parameters of the hENs to be inline with the corresponding ones specified inEurocodes‣It is the intension of CYS to publish and sellNational Annexes separately from the mainbody of the relevant EurocodeBuilding the Future in the Euro-Mediterranean AreaVarese, , 27 th -29th November 2006

Progress in implementation…• Ministry of Interior‣It is the Competent Authority for theimplementation and enforcement of theConstruction Products Regulations(transposition of the Construction ProductsDirective to National Legislation)‣It is also responsible for the Streets andBuildings Law which includes the• Code for the Design of Reinforced ConcreteBuildings (CYS159) and• Cyprus Seismic CodeBuilding the Future in the Euro-Mediterranean AreaVarese, , 27 th -29th November 2006

Progress in implementation…‣In 2001, the Ministry of Interior assigned ETEKto prepare the revised National ReinforcedConcrete Code and the Cyprus Seismic Code.Building the Future in the Euro-Mediterranean AreaVarese, , 27 th -29th November 2006

Progress in implementation…• Technical Chamber of Cyprus (ETEK)‣ A five member committee was appointed by ETEKwhich was expanded to include representatives fromthe Ministries of Interior, Transportation and Works,Agriculture, Natural Resources & Environment, andCommerce Industry & Tourism‣ The committee decided the adoption of EN1990, EN1991, EN 1992 and EN1998 (package 2/1) insubstitution of the National Reinforced Concrete Codeand the Cyprus Seismic Code and the preparation ofthe corresponding National AnnexesBuilding the Future in the Euro-Mediterranean AreaVarese, , 27 th -29th November 2006

Packages

Progress in implementation…‣It was decided (as a general principle) to followthe recommended values, classes andmethods, unless strong reasons existed for thecontrary‣This principle let to the development of• Seismic hazard map• Wind load map (under development)• Snow load map (under development)Building the Future in the Euro-Mediterranean AreaVarese, , 27 th -29th November 2006

Seismic Hazard Map

Progress in implementation…4Type A EC8Type B EC8Type C EC8Type D EC8Type E EC83Se/ag2100 1 2 3 4T (s)Type 1 ElasticresponsespectrumBuilding the Future in the Euro-Mediterranean AreaVarese, , 27 th -29th November 2006

Progress of work

Progress in implementation…‣Four of the Annexes have been submitted inNovember 2006 for public comments (2 monthperiod)‣The fifth one EN 1991-1-4 4 (Wind actions) willbe submitted in December 2006 for publiccommentsBuilding the Future in the Euro-Mediterranean AreaVarese, , 27 th -29th November 2006

Progress in implementation…• New assignment to ETEK by the Ministry of theInterior with the following terms of reference‣Preparation of the rest National Annexes;‣Submission of the National Annexes for publiccomments;‣Organization of the training of the engineeringcommunity;‣Coordination of the actions of the governmentaldepartments that are responsible for theadoption and application of EurocodesBuilding the Future in the Euro-Mediterranean AreaVarese, , 27 th -29th November 2006

Progress in implementation…• Terms of reference…‣Determination of the changes that need to bemade in governmental contracts;‣Participation in the “Eurocodes NationalCorrespondents Committee” as therepresentative of Cyprus;‣Undertaking of the maintenance of Eurocodes.Building the Future in the Euro-Mediterranean AreaVarese, , 27 th -29th November 2006

Progress in implementation…• A five member technical committee was re-appointed by ETEK‣Christis Chrysostomou (Chairman)‣Heraclis Passades (Secretary)‣Themos Demetriou (member)‣Panicos Papadopoulos (member)‣Michalis Pittas (member)Building the Future in the Euro-Mediterranean AreaVarese, , 27 th -29th November 2006

Progress in implementation…• Budget submitted to the CyprusGovernment in November 2005• Budget approved by the Cabinet ofMinisters in October 2006, to be spreadover 3 years• Yearly cost for participation in CEN SC40,000 EuroBuilding the Future in the Euro-Mediterranean AreaVarese, , 27 th -29th November 2006

Progress in implementation…• Budget for 3 yearsITEMTechnical CommitteeWorking GroupsTrainingInformationCoordination of Governmental DepartmentsChanges needed in GovernmentalContractsTotalCost (£)33,540166,500155,00012,0005,0001,200373,240Cost (€)58,695291,375271,25021,0008,7502,100653,170Building the Future in the Euro-Mediterranean AreaVarese, , 27 th -29th November 2006

Planning of work• National annexes‣99 Working Groups have been appointed toundertake• The preparation of the National Annexes,• The response to public comments, and• The preparation of the final document both in Greekand EnglishBuilding the Future in the Euro-Mediterranean AreaVarese, , 27 th -29th November 2006

Planning of work…• Working GroupsWorkingGroupEN 1991EN 1992EN 1993EN 1994EN 1995EN 1996EN 1997EN 1998EN 1999No. ofMembers535212231Building the Future in the Euro-Mediterranean AreaVarese, , 27 th -29th November 2006

Planning of work…• Training of the engineering community‣ One-day seminars• EN 1993 with EN 1994• EN 1995 with EN 1996• EN 1997• EN 1999‣ Short courses (20 hrs long, max no. 25 people)• 5 courses for EN1990 & EN1991, EN1992, EN1993, EN1997and EN 1998• 2 courses for EN1995 and EN1996• 1 course for EN1994 and EN 1999Building the Future in the Euro-Mediterranean AreaVarese, , 27 th -29th November 2006

Planning of work…• Information‣Publication of information leaflets on the use ofEurocodes‣Information material for the Eurocodes on theMinistry of Interior and ETEK websitesBuilding the Future in the Euro-Mediterranean AreaVarese, , 27 th -29th November 2006

Planning of work…• Scheduling the preparation of NationalAnnexes (based on 2yr requirement fromDAV)‣According to scheduling of CEN• 3 should have been prepared in 2004• 3 should have been prepared in 2005• 9 should be prepared in 2006• 16 should be prepared in 2007• 28 should be prepared in 2008Building the Future in the Euro-Mediterranean AreaVarese, , 27 th -29th November 2006

Anticipated problems• Adoption of Eurocodes as the Building Codes‣ If they are included in the law, they will have to bepublished in the Official Journal of Cyprus whichcreates copyright problems‣ If they are just referenced in the law, then they becomethe recommended but not obligatory standards‣ I was decided to specify that Eurocodes satisfy theEssential Requirements of the Construction ProductsDirective• Translation of Eurocodes and National Annexes(including harmonized standards hENs). This is acontinuous process with high economic burdenBuilding the Future in the Euro-Mediterranean AreaVarese, , 27 th -29th November 2006

Anticipated problems…• Determination of NDPs for buildingmaterials that have not been usedtraditionally in Cyprus in engineeredstructures:‣Timber (mostly ungraded wood is imported)‣Masonry (load bearing clay bricks, cementblocks etc.)‣AluminumBuilding the Future in the Euro-Mediterranean AreaVarese, , 27 th -29th November 2006

Anticipated problems…• It is very important to have the backgroundmaterial for the Eurocodes‣Are the recommended values a consistent set?‣Are the recommended values interdependent,and if yes which ones?‣Is there dependency on the selection ofrecommended values between code parts?Building the Future in the Euro-Mediterranean AreaVarese, , 27 th -29th November 2006

Views about education andtrainingBuilding the Future in the Euro-Mediterranean AreaVarese, , 27 th -29th November 2006

Education, training & research…• Planning the introduction of design coursesin Universities based on Eurocodes‣Difficulties• Absence of handbooks, design aids and software• National annexes are not ready yet• It is very important to‣undertake work in the development ofhandbooks, design aids and softwareBuilding the Future in the Euro-Mediterranean AreaVarese, , 27 th -29th November 2006

Education, training & research…• Training of engineers‣A A number of seminars and short courses havealready been organized by the TechnicalChamber‣The interest of engineers is not very high sincethe codes have not been made compulsory yetBuilding the Future in the Euro-Mediterranean AreaVarese, , 27 th -29th November 2006

Education, training & research…‣In this effort all the players will participate(Ministry of Interior, Cyprus Organization forStandardization and the Engineering Schools)‣There is a very high financial burden that hasto be undertakenBuilding the Future in the Euro-Mediterranean AreaVarese, , 27 th -29th November 2006

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Conclusions• The process for the implementation ofEurocodes in the Republic of Cyprus isunder way• Five National Annexes have been preparedand the work for the preparation of the restof the Annexes has been plannedBuilding the Future in the Euro-Mediterranean AreaVarese, , 27 th -29th November 2006

Conclusions…• Problems to be solved‣Legal framework for the adoption of Eurocodes‣Translations (both at the initial andmaintenance stages)‣Financial burden for the development ofNational Annexes, translations, training ofprofessionals‣Availability of background material handbooksand software for the Eurocodes‣Cost of acquiring the EurocodesBuilding the Future in the Euro-Mediterranean AreaVarese, , 27 th -29th November 2006