scope:

(1) Part 2 of Eurocode 4 gives design rules for steel-concrete composite bridges or members of bridges, additional to the general rules in EN 1994-1-1. Cable stayed bridges are not fully covered by this part. (2) The following subjects are dealt with in Part 2: Section 1: General, Section 2: Basis of design, Section 3: Materials, Section 4: Durability, Section 5: Structural analysis, Section 6: Ultimate limit states, Section 7: Serviceability limit states, Section 8: Decks with precast concrete slabs, Section 9: Composite plates in bridges, (3) Provisions for shear connectors are given only for welded headed studs. NOTE: Reference to guidance for other types as shear connectors may be given in the National Annex.