(1) This EN 1993-1-12 gives rules that can be used in conjunction with parts EN 1993-1-1, EN 1993-1-2, EN 1993-1-3, EN 1993-1-4, EN 1993-1-5, EN 1993-1-6, EN 1993-1-7, EN 1993-1-8, EN 1993-1-9, EN 1993-1-10, EN 1993-1-11 to enable steel structures to be designed with steel of grades greater than S460 up to S700.
(2) Where it is necessary to alter a rule in other parts to enable up to S700 to be used, it is stated what needs to be done, either by noting that a rule is not to be used with steel grades greater than S460, then giving the one that is required, or by giving an additional rule or rules.