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Ann-Kathrin Dannwerth, B.Sc.
2025-05-20

Corresponding Characteristic Load Combinations for Ground Failure and Sliding Design

Why is it necessary to assign characteristic load combinations for ground failure and sliding design?

Answer:

For the ground failure design, the characteristic loads are required to calculate the load eccentricity, which in turn is decisive for determining the calculated base area.

For the sliding design, the partial safety factor for actions is set to 1 according to the standard. Therefore, it is also necessary to assign the load combinations with the characteristic loads in order to perform the design correctly.

A detailed technical article with examples and explanations is available here:
Geotechnical Design of Foundation Slab According to DIN EN 1997-1/NA in RFEM

In the Loads and Combinations window, under Load Combinations, you can assign and modify the load combinations for geotechnical design checks, such as ground failure and sliding design.
Associated Load Combinations
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Ms. Dannwerth provides technical support for our customers and is responsible for the development of products for geotechnical engineering.

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