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Structural glossary
Load combination
A defined combination of loads used for checking a structure.
Technical context
Not every load acts at its maximum simultaneously. Combinations and factors follow the applicable design basis.
Where might you encounter this?
This term is relevant to, among other things, houses. The detailed design depends on your project's information and assumptions.
Read more: What are structural calculations?.
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