Jan 13, 2004 #1 spike Structural Joined Jun 7, 1999 Messages 46 Location US section 502.3 allowable stresses. 502.3.1(b) For structural grade material a quality factor of 0.92 shall be applied. Does this mean to multiply the allowable stress by 0.92 or to divide the allowable stress by 0.92?
section 502.3 allowable stresses. 502.3.1(b) For structural grade material a quality factor of 0.92 shall be applied. Does this mean to multiply the allowable stress by 0.92 or to divide the allowable stress by 0.92?
Jan 13, 2004 1 #2 bvi Mechanical Joined Aug 21, 2003 Messages 324 Location US multiply (same as other types of quality factors). The allowable stress for structural grades is reduced. Upvote 0 Downvote
multiply (same as other types of quality factors). The allowable stress for structural grades is reduced.