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ASD Vs LRFD

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assouma

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Hello,
Please can you tell me the difference between the two methods "Allowable Stress Design ASD " and "Load and Resistance Factor Design LRFD"
Thanks
 
2 different approaches to applying safety factors in design

ASD factors down the stress in the member, as API RP2A-WSD

LRFD factors up the loads applied, but keeps the allowable stress at the elastic limit. Such as ISO19902.
 
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