LRFD uses load factors and resistance factors applied to service loads and nominal strengths, respectively. Do you think it is appropriate to find a maximum service load by multiplying the nominal strength R by the resistance factor phi and dividing that product by the load factor gamma?
sum (gamma*Q) = phi*R
Q=phi*R/gamma where Q is the service level load effect.
As an example say we calculate the strength of an anchor rod with CCD in the ACI 318-02 Appendix D. This is a strength level calculation. Can we convert that to a service load strength by the method described above? Is there a better way to do it?
sum (gamma*Q) = phi*R
Q=phi*R/gamma where Q is the service level load effect.
As an example say we calculate the strength of an anchor rod with CCD in the ACI 318-02 Appendix D. This is a strength level calculation. Can we convert that to a service load strength by the method described above? Is there a better way to do it?