Elementary Introduction to Eurocode 8-design of structures for earthquake resistance

Abstract

In this paper,the basic situation of the Eurocodes is introduced briefly,and the basic content and characters for "Eurocode 8: Design of structures for earthquake resistance" are summarized.Furthermore,the fundamental requirements,seismic concept design of buildings of "Code for seismic design of buildings"(GB 5001-2001) and "Eurocode 8 Part 1" (EN 1998-1) are compared and reviewed.And then site types,seismic action and analysis methods for seismic design of two codes are compared simply.