Converting LRFD values to service level
Converting LRFD values to service level
(OP)
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?
RE: Converting LRFD values to service level
RE: Converting LRFD values to service level
RE: Converting LRFD values to service level