Ultimate limit state (strength) (Beams: BS 5950)
The checks relate to doubly symmetric prismatic sections (that is rolled I- and H-sections), to singly symmetric sections i.e. channel sections and to doubly symmetric hollow sections i.e. SHS, RHS and CHS. Other section types are not currently covered.
The strength checks relate to a particular point on the member and are carried at regular intervals along the member and at “points of interest”.
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