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Handbook 3 Action effects for buildings

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Language
GBR
Authors
Leonardo da Vinci Pilot Project CZ/02/B/F/PP-134007
Publication type
Book & Designer Guide

Abstract

Handbook 3 is focused on the application of Eurocode EN 1990 and the relevant Eurocodes for load assumptions. The following topics are treated in particular:
- definition of permanenet and imposed loads,
- definition of the climatic actions due to wind, snow and temperature,
- description of material properties,
- load combination,
- examples of concrete buildings, steel buildings and composite buildings.

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