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Example Load Combinations in Eurocode 2

The document compares load combination examples from Eurocode 2 and BS 8110 standards for structural design. Eurocode 2 load combinations consider more factors and limit states than BS 8110. The choice of standard depends on factors like structure complexity, engineer experience, and client requirements.

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Example Load Combinations in Eurocode 2

The document compares load combination examples from Eurocode 2 and BS 8110 standards for structural design. Eurocode 2 load combinations consider more factors and limit states than BS 8110. The choice of standard depends on factors like structure complexity, engineer experience, and client requirements.

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**Example load combinations in Eurocode 2**

The following are some example load combinations in Eurocode 2:

* **Ultimate limit state (ULS) load combinations:**

* 1.35G + 1.5Q

* 1.0G + 1.4Qk + 1.6Qk

* 0.9G + 1.4Qk + 1.6Qk + 1.2W

* **Serviceability limit state (SLS) load combinations:**

* G + Qk

* 0.7G + 1.0Qk

* 0.7G + 1.0Qk + 1.2W

Where:

* G is the permanent dead load

* Qk is the variable live load

* W is the wind load

**Example load combinations in BS 8110**

The following are some example load combinations in BS 8110:

* **Ultimate limit state (ULS) load combinations:**

* 1.4G + 1.6Q

* 1.2G + 1.2Q + 1.2W

* **Serviceability limit state (SLS) load combinations:**

*G+Q

* 0.75G + 1.0Q
Where:

* G is the permanent dead load

* Q is the variable live load

* W is the wind load

**Comparison of load combinations in Eurocode 2 and BS 8110**

The following table compares the load combinations in Eurocode 2 and BS 8110:

| Limit state | Eurocode 2 | BS 8110 |

|---|---|---|

| Ultimate | 1.35G + 1.5Q | 1.4G + 1.6Q |

| Ultimate | 1.0G + 1.4Qk + 1.6Qk | 1.2G + 1.2Q + 1.2W |

| Ultimate | 0.9G + 1.4Qk + 1.6Qk + 1.2W | - |

| Serviceability | G + Qk | G + Q |

| Serviceability | 0.7G + 1.0Qk | 0.75G + 1.0Q |

| Serviceability | 0.7G + 1.0Qk + 1.2W | - |

As you can see, the load combinations in Eurocode 2 are more complex and take into account a wider
range of factors than the load combinations in BS 8110. This is because Eurocode 2 uses a limit state
design approach, while BS 8110 uses a working stress design approach.

The choice of which code to use depends on a number of factors, including the complexity of the
structure, the experience of the engineer, and the requirements of the client. For complex structures, or
where a high level of reliability is required, Eurocode 2 is the preferred choice. For simpler structures, or
where cost is a major factor, BS 8110 may be a more suitable choice.

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