Steel Building Design Introduction to the Eurocodes For designers using the Eurocodes for the first time, this publication offers an overview of the Eurocode standards and the national annexes that implement them. It provides: A summary of the basis of structural design and the combination of actions (loads) that should be considered. A brief review of Eurocode 1 (actions on structures), covering the Parts that cover the range of actions applicable to buildings. An introduction to the aspects of detailed design for steelwork according to Eurocode 3 and composite construction according to Eurocode 4. A reference list of new design guidance of particular interest to steelwork designers.