Function
- Enter the strength reduction factors, which are a form of safety factors to account for the difference between the nominal and real strengths of the materials; the difference in member strengths between the design and manufacturing or construction; uncertainties related to inaccuracies in the design equations; and the ductility and importance of the member.
Call
From the Main Menu select [Design] tab > [Type : RC Design] > [Design Input Data] group > [Design Parameters] > [Strength Reduction / Resistance / Partial Safety Factors]
Input
Current Design Code
Display the selected design code.
Strength Reduction Factors (refer to Note)
Enter the strength reduction factor in each field.
For Flexure (phi_b) : Strength reduction factor for pure flexure or flexure + axial tension
For Axial Tension with Flexure (phi_t) : Strength reduction factor for axial tension
For Axial Compression, and Axial Compression with Flexure
- Member with Spiral Reinforcement (phi_c1) : Strength reduction factor for spirally reinforced columns subjected to axial
- Other Reinforced Member (phi_c2) : Strength reduction factor for tied columns subjected to axial compression or flexure + axial compression
For Shear (phi_v) : Strength reduction factor for shear
The OK Button : Enter the values and close the dialog box.
The Close Button : Do not apply the entered values and close the dialog box.
Note
When the strength reduction factors are not entered, the strength reduction factors specified in the current design code are used.