
Research and Applications in Structural Engineering, Mechanics and Computation – Zingoni (Ed.)
© 2013 Taylor & Francis Group, London, ISBN 978-1-138-00061-2
Design of tension components according to Eurocode 3 Part 1-11
K. Kathage
Deutsches Institut für Bautechnik (DIBt), Berlin, Germany
ABSTRACT: This paper deals with the design rules of Eurocode 3 Part 1-11 (EN 1993-1-11) for tension
components. The paper covers tension rod systems, prefabricated steel and stainless steel wire rope systems and
cable systems using prestressing steel.
1 INTRODUCTION
Eurocode 3 Part 1-11 (EN 1993-1-11) covers the
design of tension components made of steel or stain-
less ...