SNiPs or Eurocodes

In the article the issue of applicability and relevance of use of foreign standards in the domestic practice of construction, engineering and construction materials production is raised. Trends and possible consequences of mandatory introduction of European standards are analyzed. Potential ways of harmonization of Russian and foreign standards are suggested.

Author: V.I. Travush, V.O. Almazov, Yu.S. Volkov

Section: Standartization and quality

Keywords: construction norms and regulations; Standard; building; design; harmonization; Eurocode