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Structural glossary
Limit state
A boundary beyond which a structure no longer meets a particular requirement.
Technical context
Checks distinguish, among other things, safety from serviceability. Both can influence the design.
Where might you encounter this?
This term is relevant to, among other things, floors. The detailed design depends on your project's information and assumptions.
Read more: What is deflection?.
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