Designing Using LRFD Principles

By the end of this course you will be able to: Identify LRFD principles for concrete masonry wood and steel design Explain why this design method will yield more economical results when faced with a performance-based design problem Select factors of safety to avoid collapse or severe structural deformation Compare results of the LRFD design method with the Allowable Stress Method for a limited number of members so a cost comparison of the two solution methods can be made