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STRUCTURAL SAFETY [1 record]

Record 1 1992-05-07

English

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

Until now, this term has been used generally in the sense of reliability. In its restricted sense, it means the capacity of a structure to resist all the actions, and also certain specified accidental phenomena, which it will have to withstand during construction and anticipated use (ultimate limit states related).

OBS

"Reliability" covers safety, serviceability and durability of a structure.

OBS

Terms standardized by ISO.

French

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

Ce terme a été généralement employé jusqu'ici dans le sens de fiabilité. Dans son sens restreint, il signifie la capacité d'une structure de résister à toutes les actions, ainsi qu'à certains événements accidentels spécifiés, qu'elle aura à subir pendant son exécution et son utilisation prévue. (Cette notion est en relation avec les états-limites ultimes.)

OBS

Le terme "fiabilité" couvre à la fois la sécurité, l'aptitude au service et la durabilité d'une construction.

OBS

Termes normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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