Patterning of live loads (ASCE 7)
ASCE 7 pattern loading for LRFD combinations is as follows:
Code class | Load combination | Loaded spans | Unloaded spans |
---|---|---|---|
LRFD | 1.2D + 1.6L + 0.5Lr | 1.2D + 1.6L + 0.5Lr | 1.2D + 0.5Lr |
ASCE 7 pattern loading for LRFD combinations is as follows:
Code class | Load combination | Loaded spans | Unloaded spans |
---|---|---|---|
LRFD | 1.2D + 1.6L + 0.5Lr | 1.2D + 1.6L + 0.5Lr | 1.2D + 0.5Lr |