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Eurocode 8. Design of structures for earthquake resistance - Characterisation and qualification of structural components for seismic applications by means of cyclic tests

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1 Scope

(1) This document contains rules for qualification by cyclic testing of structural components designed according to EN 1998 (all parts).

NOTE    Qualification corresponds to a validation made in the frame of a specific project. Pre-qualification tests are realized to qualify a dedicated structural component for unlimited future usage not in relation with a dedicated project.

(2) This document covers:

  1. conditions for applying the document;

  2. conditions for qualification of structural components;

  3. testing provisions for qualification of structural components;

  4. loading histories for qualification by cyclic testing of structural components;

  5. test reporting provisions for structural components;

  6. rules for verification of limit states;

  7. rules for instrumentation for qualification by cyclic testing of structural components;

  8. testing provisions for material specimens.