Capacity Reduction Factor in Braced and Unbraced Frames Formulas

The Capacity Reduction Factor is a safety factor to account for uncertainties in material strength. And is denoted by φ.

Braced and Unbraced Frames formulas that make use of Capacity Reduction Factor

fxNominal Shear StressGo

fxTotal Design Shear Force given Nominal Shear StressGo

fxWall Overall Thickness given Nominal Shear StressGo

fxWall Horizontal Length given Nominal Shear StressGo

What is the Capacity Reduction Factor?

The Capacity Reduction Factor is a safety factor to account for uncertainties in material strength.

Can the Capacity Reduction Factor be negative?

{YesorNo}, the Capacity Reduction Factor, measured in {OutputVariableMeasurementName} {CanorCannot} be negative.

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