Symbol Definition

Nominal value or
function of certain
Cd
design properties of
materials

The design value of

Ed
the effect of actions

Characteristic value
Fk
of action

Design value of
Fd
action

Characteristic value
Gk
of permanent action

Design value of
Gd
permanent action

Characteristic value
Qk of variable/imposed
action (single value)

The design value of

a
Rd
component/system
restistance.

Partial factor for

γG
permanent action

Partial factor for

γQ
variable action

Factor for
ψ0 combination value
of variable action

Factor for frequent

ψ1 value of variable
action
 Factor for quasi-
ψ2 permanent value of
variable action

Combination factor
ε for permanent
actions

Reduction factor for

ξ unfavourable
permanent actions

Selection of Subscripts
Subscript Definition

A Accidental

c Concrete

m Mortar

d Design

E Effect of action

fi Fire

k Characteristic

R Resistance

Shear
w
reinforcement

y Yield strength