Loads and ULS Load combinations to the Eurocodes

In the language of the Eurocodes, ‘dead loads’ become ‘permanent actions’, imposed loads, snow loads and wind loads are collectively called ‘variable actions’ and ‘load combinations’ becomes ‘combinations of actions’. David Brown, SCI Deputy Director, explains the Eurocode system.

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