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2 Input Data<br />

2.4 Load Duration and Service Class<br />

The load duration is indicated in table 1.4. In addition, it is possible to assign structural objects<br />

to different service classes to consider different climatic conditions for the design.<br />

Figure 2.13: Table 1.4 Load Duration and Service Class<br />

LC/LG/CO-Description<br />

The load case descriptions defined in RSTAB make the classification easier.<br />

LC Type<br />

This table column shows the load cases' types of action according to the RSTAB definition.<br />

They are the basis for the program's presettings in the subsequent table column.<br />

Load Duration Class LDC<br />

Both the ultimate and the serviceability limit state design require the assignment of loads<br />

and their superpositions to particular load-duration classes. The classification of actions is<br />

specified for example in [1] table 4 or [4] table 2.1.<br />

The load duration for load cases can be adjusted by using the list whereas load groups and<br />

load combinations are classified automatically taking into account the relevant leading action.<br />

The modification factor k mod is determined by means of the LDC. The factor is also considered<br />

for the material stiffness.<br />

Coefficient k mod<br />

The impact of load duration and service class on the strength properties is taken into account<br />

by means of the modification factor (see [4] table 3.1).<br />

The factors can be checked and, if necessary, adjusted in the dialog box National Annex Settings<br />

(see Figure 2.5, page 13).<br />

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<strong>Pro</strong>gram <strong>TIMBER</strong> <strong>Pro</strong> © 2011 Ing. <strong>Software</strong> <strong>Dlubal</strong>

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