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NATIONAL ANNEX NA to BS EN 1998-2:2005

Contents
Introduction 1
NA.1 Scope 1
NA.2 Nationally Determined Parameters
NA.3 Decisions on the status of informative annexes 8
NA.4 References to non-contradictory complementary information 8
Bibliography 9
List of tables
Table NA.1 - UK values for Nationally Determined Parameters
described in BS EN 1998-2:2005 2

Summary of pages
This document comprises a front cover, an inside "front cover,
pages i to ii, pages 1 to 10, an inside back cover and a back cover.

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NATIONAL ANNEX NA to BS EN 1998-2:2005

National Annex (informative) to

BS EN 1998-2:2005, Eurocode 8: Design
of structures for earthquake resistance -
Part 2: Bridges

Introduction
This National Annex has been prepared by BSI Subcommittee B/525/8,
Structures in seismic regions. In the UK it is to be used in conjunction
with BS EN 1998-2:2005.

NA.1 Scope
This National Annex gives:
a) the UK decisions for the l\Iationally Determined Parameters
described in the following subclauses of BS EN 1998-2:2005:

2.1(3)P 5.6.2(2)P b
2.1 (4)P 5.6.3.3(1)P b
2.1 (6) 6.2.1.4(1)P
2.2.2(5) 6.5.1(1)P
2.3.5.3(1) 6.6.2.3(3)
2.3.6.3(5) 6.6.3.2(1)P
2.3.7(1) 6.7.3(7)
3.2.2.3 7.4.1(1)P
3.3{1 )P 7.6.2(1)P
3.3(6) 7.6.2(5)
4.1.2(4)P 7.7.1 (2)
4.1.8(2) J.1 (2)
5.3(4) J.2{1 )
5.4{1 )

b) the UK decisions on the status of BS EN 1998-2:2005 informative

annexes; and
c) references to non-contradictory complementary information.

NA.2 Nationally Determined Parameters

UK decisions for the Nationally Determined Parameters described in
BS EN 1998-2:2005 are given in Table NA.1,

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classes for (average importance). should be established on o
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bridges Importance class III comprises bridges of critical importance for maintaining a project-specific basis. U'1

communications, especially in the immediate post-earthquake period, bridges where Further guidance is given
in PD 6698.
failure is associated with a large number of probable fatalities, and major bridges
where a design life greater than normal is required.
A bridge may be classified as importance class I (less than average importance) when
both the following conditions are met:
the bridge is not critical for communications, and
the adoption of either the reference probability of exceedance, PNCR, in 50 years
for the design seismic action, or of the standard bridge design life of 50 years is not
economically justified.
Importance classes I, II and III correspond roughly to consequences classes CC1, CC2 and
CC3, respectively, defined in BS EN 1990:2002, B3.1.
2.1 (6) Importance factors for bridges For importance class I, YI = 0,85 Where a value for the reference return period TNCR
of 2 500 years has been adopted for CC3 bridges,
For importance class III, YI = 1,3
YI=1 may be assumed. Where TNCR has been assessed
on a project-specific basis, YI should also be chosen
on a project-specific basis. Further guidance is given
in PD 6698.
2.2.2(5) Conditions under which the 2.2.2(3) and 2.2.2(4) should apply In the absence of project-specific requirements, the
z
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requirements of 2.2.2(3) and oz
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2.3.6.3(5) PE and PT, fractions of design PE = 0.4 (for the design seismic Use recommended values. z
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elements Z
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ground type and seismic zone seismicity is given in the Note to zone may be designed using the provisions for low
for which the provisions for low BS EN 1998-1 :2004, 3.2.1 (4). seismicity.
seismicity apply
2.3.7(1) Note 2 Simplified criteria for the design of The simple criteria should be based on a Further guidance is given in PD 6698.
bridges in cases of low seismicity limited ductility/essentially elastic seismic
behaviour of the bridge, for which
no special ductility requirements are
necessary.
3.2.2.3(1)P Definition of active fault A seismotectonic fault may be considered For the purposes of this requirement, all faults may
active when there is an average historic be considered as not active. Further guidance is
slip rate of at least 1 mm/year and given in PD 6698.
topographic evidence of seismic activity
within the Holocene times (past 11 000
years).
3.3(1)P Length of continuous deck Llim Lg/1,5 where Lg is defined in is given in the table below.
beyond which the spatial variability
of seismic action might have to
Table 3.1 N, which is contained in Note 1
to 3.3(6) and is reproduced in the row Ground- IA IB Ie ID IE
be taken into account where soil below. type
properties along the bridge are 1 See 1 See 1 See 200 333
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differential displacements between for the three piers
piers f3r = 1,0 when the ground type of one of
the three piers is different
4.1.2(4)P l/12,1 values for traffic loads assumed For road bridges l/12,1 = 0,2 In the absence of project-specific requirements, the
concurrent with the design seismic recommended values may be adopted.
For rail bridges l/12,1 = 0,3
action
4.1.8(2) Upper limit for the value in the Po =2 Use recommended value.
left-hand-side of expression 4.4 for
the seismic behaviour of a bridge
to be considered irregular
5.3(4) Value of overstrength factor Yo For concrete members Yo = 1,35 Use recommended values.
For steel members Yo = 1,25
5.4(1) Simplified methods for second Assume the increase of bending moments Use recommended values.
order effects in linear analysis fJ.M of the plastic hinge section due to
Further guidance is given in PD 6698.
second order effects is:
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Subclause Nationally Determined Parameter
S.6.3.3(1}P b Choice of alternative methods of
calculating YBd
6.2.1.4(1}P Type of confinement reinforcement
6.S.1(1}P Simplified verification rules for
bridges of limited ductile behaviour
in low seismicity cases
6.6.2.3(3} Allowable extent of damage of
elastomeric bearings in bridges
where the seismic action is
considered as accidental action,
but is not resisted entirely by
elastomeric bearings
6.6.3.2(1}P Percentage PH of the compressive
(downward) reaction due to the
permanent load that is exceeded
by the total vertical reaction on a
support due to the design seismic
action for holding-down devices to
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design of structures of limited ductile bridges designed for limited ductile behaviour).
behaviour as those applicable in areas of
moderate or high seismicity.
[None] In the absence of a project-specific requirement, the
extent of damage should be limited to enable the
bearings to sustain Load Models 1 and 2 loading
in accordance with BS EN 1991-2:2003. Further
guidance is given in PD 6698.
PH = 80% in bridges of ductile Use recommended values.
behaviour, where the vertical
reaction due to the design seismic
action is determined as a capacity
design effect.
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ductile behaviour, where the
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7.4.1 (1}P Value of control period TD for the A value of TD greater than that specified In the absence of a project-specific requirement,
design spectrum of bridges with in BS EN 1998-1 :2004, 3.2.2.5.8{P), may be a value of TD greater than the period of the
seismic isolation specified. fundamental mode of vibration of the bridge T
should be adopted.
Further guidance is given in PD 6698.
7.6.2{1}P Value of amplification factor YIS YIS = 1,5 Use recommended value.
on design displacement of isolator
units
7.6.2{5} Value of Ym for elastomeric Ym = 1,15 Ym = 1,0
bearings
7.7.1{2} Ow and Dd, numerical coefficients Ow 0,015 In the absence of a project-specific requirement, use
expressing appropriate fractions of the recommended values. Further guidance is given
Dd = 0,5 in PD 6698.
Wd and da,max respectively
J.1 {2} Tmin,b, minimum design Tmin,b =1/J2 Tmin + Ll T1 Tmin,b = Tave - 1/J2 {Tave Tmin} + LlT1
temperature for determining upper where: where:
and lower bound design properties
Tmin is the value of the minimum Tave is the average shade air temperature at
of the isolator
shade air temperature at the bridge the bridge location throughout the year. In the
z
location having an annual probability absence of more precise data, Tave may be taken as ~
of (negative) exceedance of 0,02, in Tave = (Tmin + Tmax}/2.
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L1T1 takes the following values depending
(Note that a different annual probability may be
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on the material of the bridge deck, in
specified for an individual project.)
accordance with BS EN 1991-1-5:2003,
Figure 6." Tmax is the corresponding shade air temperature at
the bridge location with an annual probability of
Value of IlT1 for the determination of
0,0083 (120 year return) that a higher temperature
minimum isolator temperature
is recorded.
Deck Concrete Composite Steel 1/J2 = 0,50 is the combination factor for thermal
7,5 5,0 actions for seismic design situation, in accordance
(OC) with BS EN 1990:2002, Annex A2.
L1 T1 takes the following values depending
on the bridge deck type, as defined in
BS EN 1991-1-5:2003,6.1.1.
Value of IlT1 for the determination of
minimum isolator temperature

Deck Concrete Composite Steel

L1T1 7,5 5,0 -2,5
(OC)

z
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NA.3 Decisions on the status of

informative annexes
BS EN 1998-2:2005 informative Annex A: Probabilities related to the
reference seismic action. Guidance for the selection of design action
during the construction phase is not appropriate for use in the UK as
an informative annex. See also PD 6698.
BS EN 1998-2:2005 informative Annex B: Relationship between
displacement ductility and curvature ductility factors of plastic hinges
in concrete piers may be used in the UK as an informative annex. See
also PD 6698.
BS EN 1998-2:2005 informative Annex C: Estimation of the effective
stiffness of reinforced concrete ductile members may be used in the
UK as an informative annex. See also PD 6698.
BS EN 1998-2:2005 informative Annex D: Spatial variability of
earthquake ground motion: model and methods of analysis may be
used in the UK as an informative annex. See also PD 6698.
BS EN 1998-2:2005 informative Annex E: Probable material properties
and plastic hinge deformation capacities for non-linear analyses may
be used in the UK as an informative annex.
BS EN 1998-2:2005 informative Annex F: Added mass of entrained
water for immersed piers may be used in the UK as an informative
annex.
BS EN 1998-2:2005 informative Annex H: Static non-linear analysis
(pushover) may be used in the UK as an informative annex.
BS EN 1998-2:2005 informative Annex JJ: A-factors for common isolator
types may be used in the UK as an informative annex.
BS EN 1998-2:2005 informative Annex K: Tests for validation of design
properties of seismic isolator units may be used in the UK as an
informative annex pending the publication of BS EN 15129.

NA.4 References to non-contradictory

complementary information
The following is a list of references that contain non-contradictory
complementary information for use with BS EN 1998-2.
• PD 6698:2008, Recommendations for the design of structures for
earthquake resistance to BS EN 1998.

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Bibliography
Standards publications
For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including
any amendments) applies.
BS EN 1990:2002, Eurocode - Basis of structural design
BS EN 1991-1-5:2003, Eurocode 1: Actions on structures - Part 1-5:
General actions - Thermal actions
BS EN 1991-2:2003, Eurocode 1: Actions on structures - Part 2: Traffic
loads on bridges

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