Service Factor

The dialog box of this mode contains data given in Table 6* of SNiP II-23-81* and Table 1 of SP 53-102-2004 (or SP 16.13330), Table 1.1.1 of DBN B.2.6-163:2010, Table 5.1 of DBN B.2.6-198:2014. In addition to the eleven items given in these tables, the dialog box contains additional cases implementing the instructions of the notes to these tables.

There are separate tabs with appropriate factors for bolted connections and high strength bolted connections. They can be opened by clicking on the respective tabs at the top of the dialog.

There is aseparate tab for bolted connections, which implements the requirements of Table 35* of SNiP II-23-81*, Table 38 of SP 53-102-2004, Table 41 of SP 16.13330, Table 1.12.4 of DBN B.2.6-163:2010, Table 16.4 of DBN B.2.6-198:2014.

There is a separate tab for high strength bolted connections, which implements the requirements of Sec. 11.13* of SNiP II-23-81*, Sec. 15.3.4 of SP 53-102-2004, Sec. 14.3.4 of SP 16.13330, Sec. 1.12.3.4 of DBN B.2.6-163:2010, Sec. 16.3.4 of DBN B.2.6-198:2014.

If the Service Factor mode has been invoked from a design mode, then after clicking the Apply button the selected value of the factor will be used in the analysis of structural members.