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serviceability limit state [1 record]

Record 1 2000-04-11

English

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

Serviceability limit states: Limit states related to normal use (often related to function).

OBS

Term and definition standardized by ISO.

OBS

Those states which restrict the intended use and occupancy of the building are called serviceability limit states, and include deflection, vibration, permanent deformation and cracking.

OBS

Term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

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

États-limites de service: États-limites relatifs à l'utilisation normale (qui ont souvent un objet fonctionnel).

OBS

Les états limites mettant en cause la sécurité sont appelés états limites ultimes et concernent le dépassement de la capacité de charge, le glissement, la rupture et la fatigue des matériaux. Les états limites d'utilisation se rapportent à l'usage prévu du bâtiment et concernent les flèches, les vibrations, la déformation permanente et la fissuration.

OBS

Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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