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Load Modifiers

ηD: a factor relating to ductility, as specified in AASHTO Article 1.3.3

ηR: a factor relating to redundancy, as specified in AASHTO Article 1.3.4

ηI: a factor relating to operational classification, as specified in AASHTO Article 1.3.5

The combined loads are multiplied by ηi=ηD*ηR*ηI (load modifier: a factor relating to ductility, redundancy, and operational classification). According to AASHTO 1.3.2.1-2, ηD*ηR*ηI should be greater than or equal to 0.95.

Load Case 1

DC1 (Noncomposite Dead Load): (optional)

γ max: Typically 1.25. Maximum Load factor per ASHTO Table 3.4.1-2/DOT amendments

γ min: Typically 0.9. Minimum Load factor per ASHTO Table 3.4.1-2/DOT amendments

DC2 (Composite Dead Load): (optional)

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