Title:
Why Design by the Ultimate Strength Theories?
Author(s):
Boyd G. Anderson
Publication:
Journal Proceedings
Volume:
48
Issue:
6
Appears on pages(s):
801-808
Keywords:
no keywords
DOI:
10.14359/11955
Date:
6/1/1952
Abstract:
Discusses following reasons for ultimate load design: to bring the design of concrete members into one common rational basis; to make safety factor for all shapes the same; to rationalize the use of load factors so that different factors of safety can be assigned to different types of loading and different types of structures; to prevent uneconomical use of compressive reinforcement; to simplify design procedure; to better predict performance of structures subject to long-duration implusive loads; and to determine capaticites of prestressed concrete members.