Initial Service LC
This load combination is intended for checking requirements upon application of prestress. The load factors used are:
Balance Loading: 1.13 (std & alt) (this includes an 13% increase for long-term losses, which have normally not occurred at this stage)
Note: Although elastic shortening produces a short-term loss, in RAM Concept elastic shortening losses are considered part of the long term loss lump sum.
Self-Dead Loading: 1.0 (std & alt)
Temporary Construction Loading (At Stressing): 1.0 (std & alt)