D-Load calculation
D-Load calculation
(OP)
I am working on D-Load calculations, using the older Marston formula and not the newer methodology. Standard says to use a "Dead Load Factor of 1.9", however I can't find any reference to this factor in any of the equations. It seems very conservative to multiply earth loads by 1.9, but this seems to be the requirement. I wonder if maybe it is a "bedding factor" which could be assumed to be 1.9. Any thoughts?





RE: D-Load calculation
RE: D-Load calculation
http://eng.lacity.org/techdocs/str-man/h-300.pdf