Engineering terms, briefly explained.
ULS · Ultimate Limit State
Checks associated with structural resistance.
SLS · Serviceability Limit State
Checks associated with service behaviour, including the supported crack and deflection checks.
UR · Utilization Ratio
A displayed measure of demand against the applicable limit for an individual check.
BBS · Bar Bending Schedule
A schedule of reinforcement marks, shapes, quantities, dimensions and weights.
MTO · Material Take-Off
A summary of calculated material quantities.
N–M · Axial force–bending moment
An interaction view relating axial force and bending moment.
V–M · Shear force–bending moment
An interaction view relating shear and bending.
V–T · Shear force–torsion
An interaction view relating shear and torsion.
M–R · M–R (ULS/SLS)
The product’s M–R view; use the application guidance for the precise variable definition and interpretation.