Does anyone know what the standard governing load factors are for concrete bridge slabs designed with AASHTO LRFD? I have read that it is 1.3DL + 2.17LL and I have also seen 1.25DL + 1.75LL listed. And I have even seen 1.3DL + 1.3LL. Which of these is the latest governing load case in the...
Is there any way to analyze an unreinforced CMU wall using strength design instead of allowable stress design? If you do use strength design, it is my thoughts that the you may use masonry tensile strain and strength in calculating the balance failure point on the interaction. I have not...