Use of girder distribution factor in EXTREME EVENT II
Use of girder distribution factor in EXTREME EVENT II
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I'm designing a connection for a guide rail post to a fascia beam. I'm using design criteria from AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specs. A13.2. I have the load combinations as 1.25(DC2)+0.5(LL_IM)+1.0(CT) as per table 3.4.1-1.
The question is would I add in the girder distribution factor to the LL_IM. I would think not but not 100% sure.
Please post your thoughts, comments. Thanks.
The question is would I add in the girder distribution factor to the LL_IM. I would think not but not 100% sure.
Please post your thoughts, comments. Thanks.






RE: Use of girder distribution factor in EXTREME EVENT II
RE: Use of girder distribution factor in EXTREME EVENT II
But to answer my own question I would add the GDF into the LL_IM part of the load combination. It dawned on me during the ride home.
Let me know what you think. Thanks.
RE: Use of girder distribution factor in EXTREME EVENT II