NEN EN 1993-2 : 2011

1 General
   1.1 Scope
   1.2 Normative references
   1.3 Assumptions
   1.4 Distinction between principles and application
        rules
   1.5 Terms and definitions
   1.6 Symbols
   1.7 Conventions for member axes
2 Basis of design
   2.1 Requirements
   2.2 Principles of limit state design
   2.3 Basic variables
   2.4 Verification by the partial factor method
   2.5 Design assisted by testing
3 Materials
   3.1 General
   3.2 Structural steel
   3.3 Connecting devices
   3.4 Cables and other tension elements
   3.5 Bearings
   3.6 Other bridge components
4 Durability
5 Structural analysis
   5.1 Structural modelling for analysis
   5.2 Global analysis
   5.3 Imperfections
   5.4 Methods of analysis considering material
        non-linearities
   5.5 Classification of cross sections
6 Ultimate limit states
   6.1 General
   6.2 Resistance of cross sections
   6.3 Buckling resistance of members
   6.4 Built-up compression members
   6.5 Buckling of plates
7 Serviceability limit states
   7.1 General
   7.2 Calculation models
   7.3 Limitations for stress
   7.4 Limitation of web breathing
   7.5 Limits for clearance gauges
   7.6 Limits for visual impression
   7.7 Performance criteria for railway bridges
   7.8 Performance criteria for road bridges
   7.9 Performance criteria for pedestrian bridges
   7.10 Performance criteria for the effect of wind
   7.11 Accessibility of joint details and surfaces
   7.12 Drainage
8 Fasteners, welds, connections and joints
   8.1 Connections made of bolts, rivets and pins
   8.2 Welded connections
9 Fatigue assessment
   9.1 General
   9.2 Fatigue loading
   9.3 Partial factors for fatigue verifications
   9.4 Fatigue stress range
   9.5 Fatigue assessment procedures
   9.6 Fatigue strength
   9.7 Post weld treatment
10 Design assisted by testing
   10.1 General
   10.2 Types of tests
   10.3 Verification of aerodynamic effects on bridges
        by testing
Annex A [informative] - Technical specifications for
        bearings
   A.1 Scope
   A.2 Symbols
   A.3 General
   A.4 Preparation of the bearing schedule
   A.5 Supplementary rules for particular types
        of bearings
Annex B [informative] - Technical specifications for
        expansion joints for road bridges
   B.1 Scope
   B.2 Technical specifications
   B.3 Imposed loads, displacements and rotations from
        bridge movements
Annex C [informative] - Recommendations for the structural
        detailing of steel bridge decks
   C.1 Highway bridges
   C.2 Railway bridges
   C.3 Tolerances for semi-finished products and
        fabrication
Annex D [informative] - Buckling lengths of members in
        bridges and assumptions for geometrical
        imperfections
   D.1 General
   D.2 Trusses
   D.3 Arched Bridges
Annex E [informative] - Combination of effects from local
        wheel and tyre loads and from global traffic loads
        on road bridges
   E.1 Combination rule for global and local load effects
   E.2 Combination factor

Offers a general basis for the structural design of steel bridges and steel parts of composite bridges.