Load Tests of Concrete Structures: Methods, Magnitude, Protocols, and Acceptance Criteria
Description Significant revisions were made in Chapter 9 of ACI 318-02to the load factors to be used for determining required strength. The load factor for dead load was reduced from 1.4to 1.2, and the load factor for live load was reduced from 1.7to 1.6; other changes were also made as given in equations for required […]