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limit states method [1 record]

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Record 1 1992-05-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tolerances and Modular Co-ordination (Construction)
  • Strength of Materials
DEF

Calculation method in which an attempt is made to prevent the structure attaining certain limit states.

OBS

Allowable stresses method is sometimes used with the same meaning.

OBS

Term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Calcul, tolérances et modulation (Construction)
  • Résistance des matériaux
DEF

Méthode de calcul dans laquelle on cherche à éviter que la structure atteigne certains états-limites.

OBS

Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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