The uplift limit state design must be performed according to EN 1997-1 [1] 2.4.7.4 in such a way that the design value of the combination of destabilizing permanent and variable vertical actions Vdst,d is less than or equal to the sum of the design value of the stabilizing permanent vertical actions Gstb,d and, if applicable, the design value of any additional resistance Rd to uplift.
Uplift Limit State
References
- European Committee for Standardization (CEN). (2014). Eurocode 7: Geotechnical Design – Part 1: General Rules, EN 1997-1:2014-03. Berlin: Beuth Verlag GmbH.
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