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1.1 Scope of EN 1998-4

(1) This document is applicable to the seismic design of on-ground and elevated silos, on-ground, elevated and underground tanks, above-ground and buried pipeline systems, towers, masts and chimneys and ancillary elements attached to these structures or in industrial facilities.

(2) Unless specifically stated, EN 1998-1-1 and EN 1998-5 apply.

(3) EN 1998-4 is applicable in complement to the other relevant Eurocodes.

NOTE This document contains only those provisions that, in addition to the provisions of the other relevant Eurocodes, are used for the design of new structures, as listed in (1), in seismic regions. EN 1998-4 complements in this respect the other Eurocodes.

1.2 Assumptions

(1) The assumptions of EN 1998-1-1 apply to this document.

(2) It is assumed that the changes in a) and b) will not take place during the construction phase or during the subsequent life span for all structures covered by EN 1998-4, unless proper justification and verification is provided:

a) substantial changes in the structural systems, supporting structures or attached ancillary elements listed in 1.1(1);

b) substantial changes of masses or mass distribution. This includes, in particular, changes in production, such as specific changes of filling loads, filling states and ancillary elements.

This document specifies methods using sieving for the determination of the quantity of coarse particles of binder present in bituminous emulsions and for the determination of storage stability. WARNING - The use of this document can involve hazardous materials, operations and equipment. This document does not purport to address all of the safety problems associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this document to establish appropriate safety and health practices and to determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. In addition, for environmental aspects, it is important to limit the quantities of products, solvents and energy sources to reduce the emissions in air and water and the wastes to the minimum required for a valid test realization.