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What is WSD vs USD: Design Method Comparison about?
Working Stress Design (WSD) assumes linear elastic behavior and designs sections so stresses do not exceed allowable working stresses at service loads. Ultimate Strength Design (USD) accounts for inelastic behavior and designs sections to reach maximum strength under ultimate loads, calculated using nonlinear analysis. USD allows more efficient designs but cracking and deflections must still be checked at service loads using elastic analysis to ensure satisfactory performance.
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