This is a Norwegian Prestandard
The Norwegian Prestandard SN-EN 1993-5:2025 represents a second-generation Eurocode. Prestandards (SN-EN) for second-generation Eurocodes are published to provide the industry with an opportunity to familiarize itself with the content. These prestandards do not replace the first-generation Eurocodes.
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In Norway, all second-generation Eurocodes will be published collectively as Norwegian Standards (NS-EN) along with corresponding national annexes. All first-generation Eurocodes with national annexes will remain valid Norwegian standards until then and will be withdrawn simultaneously with the publication of the second-generation Eurocodes.
Abstract
(1) EN 1993-5 provides rules for structural design of bearing piles and sheet piles made of steel. (2) EN 1993-5 provides rules for the structural design of steel elements for foundations and retaining wall structures constructed using steel piles.(3) EN 1993-5 is applicable to:— steel piled foundations for civil engineering works on land and over water;— temporary or permanent structures needed to carry out steel piling work;— temporary and permanent retaining structures made of continuous steel piling.(4) EN1993-5 does not apply to:— offshore platforms;— dolphins;— ground reinforcing elements.NOTE : Ground reinforcing elements include rock bolts; soil nails; sprayed concrete; wire mesh and facing elements.(5) EN 1993-5 does not cover the following aspects :— geotechnical design; — seismic design.NOTE 1 For geotechnical design refer to EN 1997 (all parts). NOTE 2 For the effects of ground movement caused by earthquakes refer to EN 1998-5.(6) EN 1993-5 provides methods for design by calculation and for design assisted by testing.
