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WSD vs USD: Load Factors Explained by Jaypee Lam-in is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document compares load factors, load combinations, and strength reduction factors between working stress design (WSD), 2001 National Structural Code of the Philippines (NSCP) strength design (USD), and 2015 NSCP strength design. Key differences include: - WSD uses load factors of 1.0 for all loads, while 2001 and 2015 NSCP USD use higher load factors for dead and live loads. - 2001 and 2015 NSCP USD specify different load combinations including dead, live, and earthquake loads compared to just dead

Author

Jaypee Lam-in

Language

EN