Question on load and resistance factors
Question on load and resistance factors
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I'm designing a small detail for a structure. Now, instead of doing days of FEA to save a few pounds of steel, I'm just going to design it for the yield strength of the steel it attaches to. Should I factor the force from the steel yielding and the resistance of the steel? Or for ASD, should I size the member such that allowable stress isn't exceeded in the member I'm designing when the nominal yield stress of the connecting member is reached?






RE: Question on load and resistance factors
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
RE: Question on load and resistance factors
A good rational approach. I have engineers in my office that would spend $800 in engineering time modeling something just to save $100 of steel.
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