Civil Engineering MCQAE Level Civil Engineering
In the limit state method of design, which is NOT a correct load combination as per IS 456-2000? (DL=dead, LL=live, WL=wind, SL=seismic)
Strength of MaterialsStrength of MaterialsMEDIUM
Choose the correct answer
A
1.5 DL + 1.5 LL
B
1.5 DL + 1.5 SL
C
0.9 DL + 1.5 SL
D
1.5 DL + 1.0 SL
Correct Answer
D. 1.5 DL + 1.0 SL
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Valid combinations include 1.5(DL+LL), 1.5(DL±EL) and 0.9DL±1.5EL. '1.5DL + 1.0SL' is not a standard combination.
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