Eurocode 1-2002 (UK Annex) Live Load Reduction

Eurocode 1 live load reduction is specified in code clause 6.3.1.2(10-11) and UK NA 2.5-2.6.

Only live loadings with the "Live (Reducible)" type are reduced.

For columns, equation NA.1 and NA.2 values from the UK National Annex are calculated and the greater of the two reductions is used. For other members, equation NA.1 values are used.

Note: Eurocode 1 actually defines an "application factor" not a "reduction factor" (reduction factor = 1 - application factor).