Question

​Define briefly what is meant by ‘Limit State Method’. Mention the two main limits of Limit state Method.

Answer 1

Limit state means a condition of structure once achieved, the structure will fail to perform satisfactorily in future either due to failure of structure ( collapse ) or due to excessive deflection, cracking, or corrosion called serviceability failure). The structure beyond limit state can not be used satisfactorily in future.

limits

1. Limit state of Collapse

2. Limit state of serviceability

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