From 2a15b90d6f4fb3606e0a8edf28ae6758e0b848e9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Guus Date: Tue, 26 Mar 2024 14:13:11 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Update general loads 4 --- .../general_loads/variable_loads_4_special.ipynb | 14 +++++++++++++- 1 file changed, 13 insertions(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/book/design_workflow/general_loads/variable_loads_4_special.ipynb b/book/design_workflow/general_loads/variable_loads_4_special.ipynb index c26c1f5..15cdcd8 100644 --- a/book/design_workflow/general_loads/variable_loads_4_special.ipynb +++ b/book/design_workflow/general_loads/variable_loads_4_special.ipynb @@ -10,7 +10,19 @@ { "cell_type": "markdown", "metadata": {}, - "source": [] + "source": [ + "Accidental loads are typical high loads, with great effects on the structure.\n", + "These loads must therefore be accounted for in the design. Not all loads have to be withstood (e.g.: a\n", + "buffer can prevent ship collisions at a lock gate). Examples of accidental loads are: \n", + "- Fire \n", + "- (Gas)explosion \n", + "- Collision by vehicles \n", + "- Impact loads on roofs and guard rails, \n", + "- High groundwater tables (flooding) \n", + "- Earthquakes \n", + " \n", + "For a complete list and determination of the accidental loads see NEN-EN1991-1-7." + ] } ], "metadata": {