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Column load takedown and load path.

Enter the floor loads and tributary areas, and Volex Anvil takes the load down each column line storey by storey — accumulating dead and imposed reactions with the EN 1990 combinations (Eq 6.10, 6.10a and 6.10b) and applying the imposed-load reduction for the number of storeys and the loaded area.

The result is the design axial load at every level and at the foundation, which feeds the column and pad/pile design directly, with the combination and reduction shown at each storey.

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Validated against the published example

Column load takedown — EN 1990 combination values EN 1990 §6.4.3.2 Eq (6.10)/(6.10a)
QuantityPublishedVolex AnvilError
Design axial Eq (6.10)241.5 kN241.5 kN0.00%
Design axial Eq (6.10a)187.5 kN187.5 kN0.00%
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Frequently asked

Does it apply imposed-load reduction?
Yes — the αA (area) and αn (number of storeys) reduction factors of EN 1991-1-1 §6.3.1.2 are applied to the accumulated imposed load.
Which load combination?
The EN 1990 expressions 6.10 or the less-favourable pair 6.10a/6.10b are evaluated, with the governing value carried down.
Is it validated?
The combination values are checked against EN 1990 — within 0.00%.
Free to use?
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