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Ultimate LC: 1.35ξ D + 0.9H + 1.5L + 0.75S

This load combination is intended for checking the strength limit state in accordance with Exp. (6.10b) in Table A1.2 (B). It conservatively applies a factor of 1.5 to all live loads, even though the Code technically permits ψ 0 to be applied to accompanying variable actions. The load factors used are:

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

Dead Loading: 1.25 (std) & 1.0 (alt) (UK National Annex, ξ = 0.925)

Dead Loading: 1.15 (std) & 1.0 (alt) (Generic National Annex, ξ= 0.85)

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

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

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

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

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

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