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14. DESIGN PHILOSOPHIES of ACI and AISC CODES

This chapter outlines the fundamental design philosophies of ACI and AISC codes, emphasizing safety provisions, variability in material strength, and the importance of considering the consequences of structural failures. It discusses the ultimate strength method as well as the significance of the normal distribution in structural engineering, providing insights into reliability indices and the assessment of risks in structural design.

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Sections

  • 14

    Design Philosophies Of Aci And Aisc Codes

    This section discusses the safety provisions and design philosophies underlying the ACI and AISC codes, emphasizing the factors contributing to structural safety.

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  • 14.1

    Safety Provisions

    The section discusses the importance of safety provisions in structural design, addressing variability in material strengths, loadings, and consequences of failures.

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  • 14.1.1

    Variability In Resistance

    This section discusses the importance of accounting for variability in both resistance and loadings during structural design to enhance safety and performance.

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  • 14.1.2

    Variability In Loadings

    This section discusses the concept of variability in loadings and stresses the importance of considering such variability in structural design.

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  • 14.1.3

    Consequences Of Failure

    This section outlines the consequences of structural component failures, emphasizing the importance of safety provisions in design.

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  • 14.1.4

    Purpose Of Safety Provisions

    Safety provisions in structural design are essential to ensure that structures can withstand unexpected loads and potential material variability.

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  • 14.1.5

    Considerations For Safety Provisions

    This section discusses the importance of safety provisions in structural design, emphasizing the need for reserve strength to account for variability in resistance and loading.

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  • 14.3

    Ultimate Strength Method

    The Ultimate Strength Method utilizes statistical principles to assess the reliability of structural designs, accounting for variability in material properties and loading conditions.

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  • 14.3.1

    The Normal Distribution

    The normal distribution is a key statistical concept, providing an excellent approximation for various distributions with notable symmetrical properties.

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  • 14.3.1.1

    Mathematical Properties

    This section discusses the mathematical properties of the normal distribution, its significance in assessing structural reliability, and implications for safety factors in design.

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  • 14.3.1.2

    Probability Distribution Function

    This section discusses the probability distribution function, emphasizing its properties and applications in structural engineering design.

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  • 14.3.1.3

    Probability Of Failure

    This section discusses the concept of failure probability in structural engineering, emphasizing the importance of safety provisions in design.

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  • 14.3.1.4

    Reliability Index

    The Reliability Index is a measure used to assess the safety and performance of structures based on their resistance and load distributions.

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  • 14.3.1.5

    Target Values For Reliability Index

    This section discusses the importance of reliability indices in structural engineering design and provides target values for these indices to ensure safety and performance.

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What we have learnt

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  • Variability in material str...
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