General Flashcards
1
Q
What is allowable stress design?
A
Allowable stress design (ASD) is a design method that compares actual stress and allowable stress
2
Q
What is load resistance factor design?
A
Load resistance factor design (LRFD) is a design method that compares required strengths to actual strengths
3
Q
What is the elastic limit
A
The elastic limit is the maximum amount of stress or forced per unit of area that a solid object take before the onset of permanent deformation
4
Q
What are the 3 S’s of design criteria
A
Strength, Stability, Serviceability
