Title:
General Approach to Safety, Serviceability, and Limit State Philosophy-European Concrete Committee
Author(s):
R.W. Rowe
Publication:
Symposium Paper
Volume:
59
Issue:
Appears on pages(s):
13-22
Keywords:
building codes; cracking (fracturing); limit state design; loads (forces); prestressed concrete; reinforced concrete; safety factor; serviceability; structural design
DOI:
10.14359/17762
Date:
1/1/1979
Abstract:
The developments, relating to structural safety, which have taken place in recent years are reviewed with particular reference to the activities of the Joint Committee on Structural Safety. The interpretation of these developments in code of practice form is discussed and suggested clauses presented.