Course Overview
Understanding how load cases are established and combined is one of the most critical transitions a graduate engineer makes when moving from academic theory to professional practice. Since the adoption of Eurocodes across the UK and Europe, mastering the core principles of EN 1990 (Basis of Design) and EN 1991 (Actions on Structures) has become essential for every structural designer.
This 1-hour session cuts through code complexity and focuses on the core framework: how loads are categorized, how partial safety and combination factors work, and how to build primary ULS load combinations. Rather than spreading across material design, this course concentrates purely on establishing the correct design forces that feed into all downstream design calculations.
