1 Scope
1.1 Scope of EN 1999‑1‑3
(1) EN 1999‑1‑1 gives the basis for the design of aluminium alloy structures subject to fatigue in the ultimate limit state.
(2) This document gives rules for:
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— safe life design;
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— damage tolerant design;
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— design assisted by testing.
(3) This document does not cover pressurized containment vessels or pipework.