The CSA Phi Factors setup window ( Job Settings )
Also see :
- Connection design method (must be set to ' CSA8 ' or ' CSA9 ' for this window to apply)
- Connection design (CSA phi factors are applied to)
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To open this window :
1 . On the " Design Settings " window, ' CSA8 ' or ' CSA9 ' must be the selected " Connection design method ."
2 . Press the " CSA Phi Factors " button.
3 . The CSA Phi Factors window opens.
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| For information on how these resistance factors are used, refer to the CISC Handbook of Steel Construction , Eighth or Ninth Edition, Section 13.1, p 1-29. |
Structural steel ( 13.1 ): Per CISC, the default resistance factor for structural steel is 0.9 .
Reinforcing steel bars ( 13.1 ): Per CISC, the default resistance factor for reinforcing steel bars is 0.85 .
Bolts ( 13.1 ): Per CISC, the default resistance factor for bolts is 0.8 .
Shear connectors ( 13.1 ): Per CISC, the default resistance factor for shear connectors is 0.8 .
Beam web bearing, interior ( 13.1 ): Per CISC, the default resistance factor for beam web bearing, interior is 0.8 .
Beam web bearing, end ( 13.1 ): Per CISC, the default resistance factor for beam web bearing, end is 0.75 .
Bearing of bolts on steel ( 13.1 ): Per CISC, the default resistance factor for bearing of bolts on steel is 0.67 .
Weld metal ( 13.1 ): Per CISC, the default resistance factor for weld metal is 0.67 .
Anchor rods ( 13.1 ): Per CISC, the default resistance factor for anchor rods is 0.67 .
Concrete ( 13.1 ): Per CISC, the default resistance factor for concrete is 0.6 .
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"OK" (or the Enter key) closes the CSA Phi Factors window (this window).