LIMIT TO ELASTIC STRENGTH

 

Purpose:  Used to limit the section to elastic strength capacity in LFD or LRFD projects.

 

-->    Given in girder input

 

Constraints use elastic modulus to limit strength (S Fy) instead of plastic modulus (Z Fy) for compact sections.  Note: this option only has meaning for straight girders.

 

 

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