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Manual combinations
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Use this dialog to create or modify load case combinations.
- Combination Number
- Specifies the combination number. You can edit this value.
- Combination Type
- Select a type of combination from the list.
- ULS - The load case combination is used for steel and RC element design during verification of the ultimate limit state conditions.
- SLS - The load case combination is used for steel and RC element design during the verification of the service limit state conditions.
- ACC - The load case combination is used for steel and RC element design during the verification of the accidental limit state conditions.
If you select EN 1990 or any National Annex to this code as a load combination code, this list also includes specific 3 types of SLS load combinations (action combinations) distinguished according to EN 1990 Eurocode - Basis of structural design:- SLS:CHR - Characteristic combinations, used for checking irreversible limit states such as cracking in reinforced concrete.
- SLS:FRE - Frequent combinations, used for checking reversible limit states such as cracking in prestressed concrete.
- SLS:QPR - Quasi-permanent combinations, used for checking long-term effects and the appearance of a structure, such as deflections.
See also: Combination Table