Tuesday, September 1, 2020

What is design philosophy?


                                                                 Philosophy

                                                   a) Few fundamental assumption

                                                  b) Procedure (Reflect the way of thinking)


 The design philosophy of a structure may be regarded as the process of selecting proper materials, proportioned element of the structure according to the art, engineering science & technology.

A design philosophy is a set of assumptions and procedures which are used to meet the conditions of serviceability, safety and economy of the structure. Several design philosophies have been introduced from different parts of the world. Some of the design philosophies that has been used by designers are

a) Working Stress Method (WSM)

b) Ultimate Load Method (ULM)

c) Limit State Method (LSM)






                                                             

 


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