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Comparison of BS codes and Euro codes Sl.No. 1 Design Criteria Basic Load Combinations BS Codes 1.4 DL + 1.6 LL 1.

35 DL + 1.5 LL Euro Codes Remarks / Conclusion DL : Dead Load, LL: Live Load, A : Anchor, WL : Wind Load BS codes are conservative for load combinations which produces maximum vertical loads. BS codes will result in higher load values and are marginally conservative. The Eurocode categorizes imposed loads as 'leading' and 'accompanying loads' and combines these with different load factors. Eurocode produces more number of possible load combinations. BS code approach is conservative than Eurocodes. For material properties , euro codes are conservative compared to BS. This limiting value is for a building structure. As per Eurocode deflection is split in two parts in addition to precamber. Precamber and for Dead loads deflection ( 1) and live loads deflection ( 2). The value mentioned is for total deflection. Again BS codes are on conservative side. Wind forces calculated from both the codes produce similar basic wind pressure values. Overturning : 1.75 Sliding : 1.5 Bearing Capacity: 3.0 Adopts Limit state method, Applies partial safety factors on The Load factors considered for foundation design governs the Loading and material safety factors on Soil parameters defining factor of safety in Euro codes which are provided above. There bearing capacities. is no clear comparison but based on some reference material studied, BS codes are on conservative side. Non conservative Both the codes classify structural sections into Plastic, Compact , Semi compact and slender sections but the definition for each vary based on cross sectional properties.

1.4 DL + 1.6 (WL + A) 1.2 DL + 1.2 LL + 1.2 WL + 1.2 A

1.35 DL + 1.5 (WL + A) leading action LL : 1.35 DL + 1.5 (LL + 0.7 A + 0.6 WL) leading action A : 1.35 DL + 1.5 (A + 1.05 LL + 0.6 WL) leading action WL : 1.35 DL + 1.5 (WL + 1.05 LL + 0.7 A)

Material safety factors

Deflection Limits

For Structural Steel : 1.0 Concrete : 1.5 Reinforcement : 1.05 Horizontal : H/300 Vertical : L/360

For Structural Steel : 1.1 Concrete : 1.5 Reinforcement : 1.1 Horizontal : H/300 Vertical : L/250

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Wind Loads Stability checks for Foundations

Classification of Sections (STEEL sections)

Conservative

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