Bemessung von unbewehrtem Mauerwerk nach EC 6 mit Nationalem Anhang

Design of unreinforced Masonry structures according EC 6 including the National Annex.

Concerning masonry structures the introduction of the Eurocodes is a major challenge for civil engineers and building contractors especially. In comparison with the current DIN 1053-1 civil engineers and building contractors have to get used to essential innovations and modifications as well as to gather experience with the new regulations. Especially in design of masonry structures and execution significant differences between the European countries exist and compromises for the harmonization had to be found. Nevertheless important German positions could be inforced. This article points out the most important modifications and provides an easy access to the regulations of Eurocode 6.