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Copyright: © 2017 |Pages: 73
ISBN13: 9781522521990|ISBN10: 1522521992|EISBN13: 9781522522003
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-2199-0.ch003
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Robert Beale and João André. "Actions." Design Solutions and Innovations in Temporary Structures, IGI Global, 2017, pp.51-123. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-2199-0.ch003

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R. Beale & J. André (2017). Actions. IGI Global. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-2199-0.ch003

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Robert Beale and João André. "Actions." In Design Solutions and Innovations in Temporary Structures. Hershey, PA: IGI Global, 2017. https://doi.org/10.4018/978-1-5225-2199-0.ch003

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Abstract

This chapter presents a general description and discussion of the actions applied to temporary structures such as construction loads, wind loads, impact loads and unidentified hazard events. A classification of actions is presented. Actions are classified into permanent actions such as self-weight, lateral loads by soil or water; and variable actions such as live loads, earthquakes and wind loads. Comparisons are made between design provisions for loads as specified by European, USA and Australian design codes and standards. Methods to estimate the main effects of the actions on temporary structures are presented. The latest research into wind on temporary structures is a significant part of this chapter with its implications to the correct wind forces acting on temporary structures when turbulence and orography are taken into account.

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