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Time for Pakistan Structural Engineering Profession (& PEC) to look at allowing Eurocodes use? I would like to advocate the use of EUROCODES in Pakistan for a number of reasons: 1. The Eurocodes covers all structural engineering design of elements, i.e. EC0 (basis of design), EC1 (loadings), EC2 (concrete), EC3 (steel), EC4 (composite steel/concrete), EC5 (timber), EC6 (masonry), EC7 (soils/geotechnical), EC8 (Earthquake), & EC9( (aluminium structures); These are adopted in 27 European countries, and also in Turkey, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Singapore etc. They should be used in conjunction with Pakistan Building Code which would be updated to include Pakistan National Determined Parameters. 2. American codes take an empirical approach, whilst Eurocodes are based on structural engineering theory and mechanics! Lot suited to teaching of theory approach in PK universities. I believe Canadian codes are closer to Eurocodes! 3. Pakistan would benefit from extensive research already in circulation on these codes and would be able to move forward in structural engineering t - and using the existing codes as a stepping stone to progress the country’s construction engineering academia and professionals progressing on with their own research etc. Whilst its not easy, I will attempt to lobby/inform the relevant authorities in Pakistan to look into this matter of Eurocodes design of structures in Pakistan. I would like to have the views of fellow structural engineers on the issue? Any thoughts on the matter?

Which design code should we use for the design of steel structures in Pakistan? Which authority, law or rule directs to use this code?

Which design code should we use for the design of reinforced concrete structures in Pakistan? Which authority, law or rule directs to use this code?