Service Factors

Information on the service factors (m_a, m_Т, m_d, ...) is required in order to analyze a structural member or joint. The service factors can be specified by selecting their values from the lists (the lists contain all values defined in the respective sections and tables of SNiP or SP) or by entering them directly in the list fields.

Some factors may be absent in particular modes (or, sometimes, depending on the state of other controls). For example, the m_sl factor is not required for solid sections.

Some coefficients are determined automatically by the program. For example, the service life factor is calculated on the basis of the service life data.