Symbols

In Eurocodes, symbols follow specific rules to indicate mathematically all physical quantities. They are represented by single Latin or Greek characters or a combination of them. Indicatively, V is used for the shear force, Q is used for the variable actions and c symbolizes the concrete.

Some basic terms and their corresponding symbols are:

Therefore, if someone becomes familiar with the basic formation concepts, can easily "interpret" or "compose" a symbol. Indicatively,

A _c = Cross sectional area (A) of concrete (c)

A _s = Cross sectional area (A) of steel (s)

A _sw = Cross sectional area (A) of steel (s) web (w)