*Load factor

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*Load factor

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Purpose

To specify load effect factors to be used in code checking.

Theory

Refer to Code Checking for further information on this feature.

Keyword Format

A block of three lines to specify the relevant load effect factors:

[FUNCTIONAL=Gamma F]

[ENVIRONMENTAL=Gamma E]

[OPTIMISE=Optimise Option]

Gamma F and Gamma E default to 1.1 and 1.3 respectively. Optimise Option can be YES (the default) or NO.

Table Input

Input:

Description

Functional (Gamma F):

The functional factor (γf) as per the relevant DNV standard. This value defaults to 1.1 if not specified.

Environmental (Gamma E):

The environmental factor (γe) as per the relevant DNV standard. This value defaults to 1.3 if not specified.

Optimise Factors:

Option to optimise load factors to maximise load effects. The default value of Yes means that the environmental factor is taken as 1/γe if the environmental loading reduces the combined load effects.