RAM Concept Help

Ultimate LC: 1.35D + 0.9H + 1.5ψ0L + 0.75S

This load combination is intended for checking the strength limit state in accordance with Exp. (6.10a) in Table A1.2 (B). The load factors used are:

Hyperstatic Loading: 0.9 (std) & 1.1 (alt)

Dead Loading: 1.35 (std) & 1.0 (alt)

Live (Reducible) Loading: 1.05 (std) & 0.0 (alt)

Live (Unreducible) Loading: 1.05 (std) & 0.0 (alt)

Live (Storage) Loading: 1.5 (std) & 0.0 (alt)

Live (Parking) Loading: 1.05 (std) & 0.0 (alt)

Live (Roof) Loading: 1.05 (std) & 0.0 (alt) (Included in UK National Annex only)

Snow Loading: 0.75 (std) & 0.0 (alt)

Note: For mats / rafts this combination is broken into several combinations as no alternate factors are used