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Combinations of Loads (ACI 95) : Load Cases

The document outlines load cases and combinations for structural design. It lists 7 load cases - dead, earthquake, fluid, earth pressure, live, roof live, and wind loads. It then provides 7 load combinations for Working Stress Design (WSD) and 7 for Ultimate Strength Design (USD) that specify load factors to apply to each load case for design.

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Combinations of Loads (ACI 95) : Load Cases

The document outlines load cases and combinations for structural design. It lists 7 load cases - dead, earthquake, fluid, earth pressure, live, roof live, and wind loads. It then provides 7 load combinations for Working Stress Design (WSD) and 7 for Ultimate Strength Design (USD) that specify load factors to apply to each load case for design.

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Combinations of Loads (ACI 95 )

Load cases :-

1. D = dead load
2. E = earthquake load
3. F = fluid load
4. H = earth pressure, water pressure, etc.
5. L = live load
6. Lr = roof live load
7. W = wind load

Load combinations :-

Design Load Load Factor


Method Combination D L W E F H
1 1 1 - - 1 1
2 0.75 0.75 0.75 - 1 1
WSD 3 0.64 - 0.75 - 1 1
4 0.75 0.75 - 0.75 1 1
5 0.64 - 0.75 1 1
1 1.4 1.7 - - - -
2 1.05 1.28 1.28 - - -
3 0.9 - 1.3 - - -
USD 4 1.05 1.28 - 1.40 - -
5 0.9 - - 1.43 - -
6 1.4 1.7 - - 1.4 1.7
7* 0.9 - - - 1.4 1.7

* where D and L reduce F and H

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