Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
As per IS 456:2000 (Limit State Method), the partial safety factor for live load (imposed load) in the ultimate limit state is:
RCCIS 456 Partial Safety FactorsMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
1.0
B
1.2
C
1.5
D
1.8
Correct Answer
C. 1.5
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IS 456:2000 Table 18: Load factors for ULS: Dead load = 1.5, Live load = 1.5 (or 1.2 when acting with wind/earthquake). These ensure adequate safety margin in the limit state design.
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