Hints for the 1st exercise.

Problem 1 - Load Combinations

You should refer to Table NA.A.1.2.(B) in EN 1990.

Problem 2
You might skip this if you have problems understanding it. (Problem 3 can be solved without solving
Problem 2)
Some hints:

Problem 3
References to EN 1993-1-8 shall be made in your report.
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