Question

Limit State Method is based on _____________

(a) calculations on service load conditions alone

(b) calculations on ultimate load conditions alone

(c) calculations at working loads and ultimate loads

(d) calculations on earthquake loads

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Answer 1

The correct answer is (c) calculations at working loads and ultimate loads

For explanation: Working stress method is based on calculations on service load conditions alone. Ultimate Strength method is based on calculations on ultimate load conditions alone. In Limit State method, safety at ultimate loads and serviceability at working loads are considered.