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Structural glossary
Ultimate limit state
A check of structural safety against failure or instability.
Technical context
The assessment uses suitable load combinations and material properties. Serviceability checks remain necessary as well.
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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