7. Calculation methods for mechanical strength

7.1 Simplified rules for calculating straight section properties

The standard proposes two simplified methods: the reduced cross-section method and the reduced properties method. For application in France, the National Annex has retained only the reduced cross-section method.

Reduced cross-section method

The effective cross-sectional area is obtained by reducing the initial cross-sectional area by the effective carbonization depth of _ef (figure 7 ) according to :
$d_{ef} = d_{char, n} + k_{0} d_{0}$

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Order of March 14, 2011 amending the modified order of March 22, 2004 relating to the fire resistance of products, construction elements and structures.

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