Formulas: Design for Strength Using Allowable Strength Design (ASD)

Equation B3-2

Design shall be performed in accordance with Equation B3-2:

where

$\begin{aligned} R_{a} & =\text { required strength using ASD load combinations } \\ R_{n} & =\text { nominal strength } \\ \Omega & =\text { safety factor } \\ R_{n} / \Omega & =\text { allowable strength }\end{aligned}$

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• DESIGN BASIS