Foreword
1 General
  1.1 Scope
  1.2 Distinction between principles and application
       rules
  1.3 Normative references
  1.4 Assumptions
  1.5 Definitions
  1.6 SI units
  1.7 Symbols used in this European Prestandard
2 Basis of Design
  2.1 Fundamental requirements
  2.2 Definitions and classifications
  2.3 Design requirements
  2.4 Durability
  2.5 Fire resistance
3 Materials
  3.1 General
  3.2 Structural aluminium
  3.3 Connecting devices
  3.4 Durability and corrosion protection
  3.5 Selection criteria for aluminium alloys
4 Serviceability Limit States
  4.1 Basis
  4.2 Deflections
  4.3 Vibrations
  4.4 Dynamic effects
5 Ultimate Limit States (Members)
  5.1 Basis
  5.2 Calculation of internal actions
  5.3 Resistance of cross sections
  5.4 Classification of cross sections
  5.5 HAZ softening adjacent to welds
  5.6 Resistance of beams
  5.7 Resistance of tension members
  5.8 Resistance of compression members
  5.9 Resistance of members with axial force and
       biaxial bending
  5.10 Resistance of unstiffened plates
  5.11 Resistance of stiffened plates
  5.12 Resistance of plate girders
6 Connections Subject to Static Loading
  6.1 Basis for bolted, riveted and welded connections
  6.2 Intersections (also valid for welded connections)
  6.3 Joints loaded in shear subject to vibrations
       and/or load reversal
  6.4 Classification of connections
  6.5 Connections made with bolts, rivets or pins
  6.6 Welded connections
  6.7 Hybrid connections
  6.8 Adhesive bonded connections
7 Fabrication and Execution
  7.1 General
  7.2 Project specification
  7.3 Preparation of material
  7.4 Bolted connection
  7.5 Welding
  7.6 Structural adhesives
  7.7 Protection
  7.8 Inspection and safety
8 Design Assisted by Testing
  8.1 Basis
  8.2 Planning of tests
  8.3 Execution of Tests
  8.4 Test evaluation
  8.5 Documentation
Annex A: (normative) Test of Slip Factor
  A.1 The purpose of testing
  A.2 Significant variables
  A.3 Test specimens
  A.4 Test procedure
  A.5 Extended creep test
  A.6 Test results
Annex B: (informative) Materials Selection
  B.1 General
  B.2 Wrought products
  B.3 Cast products
Annex C: (informative) Calculation of Internal Forces and
         Moments
  C.1 Global analysis
  C.2 Design assumptions
  C.3 Structural system
  C.4 Allowance for imperfections
  C.5 Sway stability
Annex D: (informative) Methods of Global Analysis
  D.1 General
  D.2 Assessment of ductility demand
  D.3 Application of plastic hinge methods
Annex E: (informative) Analytical Models for Stress Strain
         Relationship
  E.1 Scope
  E.2 Analytical models
Annex F: (informative) Frame Stability
  F.1 General
  F.2 Elastic analysis of sway frames
  F.3 Plastic analysis of sway frames
  F.4 Column requirements for plastic analysis (without
       or with hardening)
Annex G: (informative) Behavior of Cross Sections Beyond
         Elastic Limit
  G.1 General
  G.2 Definition of cross-section limit states
  G.3 Classification of cross-section according to limit
       states
  G.4 Evaluation of ultimate axial load
  G.5 Evaluation of bending moment
  G.6 Prediction of rotation capacity
Annex H: (informative) Lateral Torsional Buckling
  H.1 Elastic critical moment and slenderness
  H.2 Slenderness
Annex J: (informative) Torsional Properties of Thin-Walled
         Sections
  J.1 Torsion constant
  J.2 Position of shear center
  J.3 Warping constant