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ADVANTAGES OF LIMIT STATE METHOD OVER OTHER METHODS

The advantages of limit state method over the other methods are the following

a) In the limit state method of analysis, the principles of both elastic as well as plastic
theories used and hence suitable for concrete structures
b) The structure designed by limit state method is safe and serviceable under design
loads and at the same time it is ensured that the structure does not collapse even
under the worst possible loading conditions
c) The process of stress redistribution, moment redistribution etc., are considered in
the analysis and more realistic factor of safety values are used in the design
d) Hence the design by limit state method is found to be more economical.
e) The overall sizes of flexural members (depth requirements) arrived by limit state
method are less and hence they provide better appearance to the structures.

Working Stress Method Limit State Method

The stress in a component is derived from the The stresses are derived from the design load and

working load and compared with the permissible are compared with the design strength.

stress.

This method can also be referred to as the This method can also be referred to as non-

deterministic method as a result of the method deterministic because the method is based on a

assumes that the actual load, permissible stress probabilistic approach that relies on real data or

and safety factors are identified. experience.

The work stress method is based on elastic theory The limit state method is based on the actual

which assumes that concrete and steel are elastic stress-strain curves of steel and concrete, The

and the stress-strain curve for both is linear. stress-strain curve for concrete is non-linear.

Physical capabilities are largely underestimated, The capabilities of the material are not

Safety factors are used in the work stress method. underestimated as much as they are in the

working stress method. Partial protection factors

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are used in the limit state method.

The ultimate load-carrying capacity cannot be Ultimate stresses of the material themselves are

precisely predicted. used as allowable stresses.

Within the work stress method, the material In the limit state method, stress is allowed to

follows Hooke’s rule because the stress is not exceed the yield limit.

allowed to exceed the yield limit.

In working stress method, a section which is In LSM, a section normal to the axis of the

plane before bending remains plane after bending. structural element remains on the plane after

bending.

In the work stress method, no safety factor is used In the limit state method, the design load is

for the load. obtained by multiplying the load’s partial safety

factors to the work load.

The working stress method is less economical as The limit state method is more economical

it gives thicker parts. because it gives thin sections.

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