Describe Limit State  Method ?

1. The philosophy of the limit state method of design represents a definite advancement over the traditional design philosophies.

2. The Limit state method philosophy usea a multiple safety factor format that to provide adequate safety at ultimate loads as well as adequate serviceability at service loads, by considering all possible limit states.

3.In the limit state design method,  the structure shall be designed to withstand safely all roads likely to act on it through out its life.

4. Limit state design method is to provide technologically sound method which results in significant economy in design of structures.