Thank you bridgebuster and BridgeEI!
I read through the sections I thought were applicable but couldn't find any service requirements. I didn't think to look under slip critical connections as I don't have any.
Thanks again!
Thank you for the response!
This is their exact quote: "These checks appear to apply to strength only. Please include checks for the service limit state."
If the load factors are 1.0 and 1.3, what do I need to check at these levels? Deflection?
I am already applying a 1.75 load factor...
Please excuse my relative lack of experience with AASHTO load combinations. I am being asked to include checks for a service limit state in addition to the strength load combinations for a typical pedestrian guardrail. I have not been able to find what this includes besides a load factor of...
