Common use of Loads and Loading Combinations Clause in Contracts

Loads and Loading Combinations. Climatic loads for the design of plant building and other associated structures will conform to the local codes as well as industry codes and standards. Analysis of all structures will be performed to predict the structural responses to normal loads. Floors will be designed for minimum live loads as given in the ASCE 7-95. However, in certain cases these loads may be greater, depending on the final layout. In such cases these floors will be designed for the larger loads. The loads and applicable load combinations for which each structure will be designed will depend on the conditions to which that particular structure may be subjected. The loads normally applicable or most likely to be encountered during normal station operation include: 1.3.2.1 Loads D = Dead loads or their related moments and forces, including any permanent equipment loads and hydrostatic loads. L = Live loads or their related internal moments and forces, including any moveable equipment loads and other loads that vary with intensity and occurrence produced by the intended use or occupancy, but in no case less than minimum uniformly distributed unit loads specified in the ASCE 7-95. W, E = Wind & seismic will be in accordance with the ASCE 7-95. T = Loads, forces, and effects due to contraction or expansion resulting from temperature changes, shrinkage, moisture changes, creep in component materials, movement due to differential settlement, or combination thereof. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Proprietary Information Page 4 AES IRONWOOD CONTRACT FINAL ISSUE - OCTOBER 30, 1998 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------