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What is the partial safety factor for combination of DL+LL for limit state of strength, where DL=Dead load, LL=imposed load?(a) 1.2(b) 1.0(c) 0.8(d) 1.5I had been asked this question in exam.I want to ask this question from Determination of Wind Loads & Load Combinations topic in section Structural Analysis, Loading and Load Combinations of Design of Steel Structures

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Correct answer is (d) 1.5

The EXPLANATION: For LIMIT state of strength, the load COMBINATION is 1.5(DL+LL), for limit state of SERVICEABILITY, the load combination is 1.0(DL+LL), where DL=Dead load, LL=imposed load.



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