Initial Service LC
This load combination is intended for checking requirements upon application of prestress. The load factors used are:
Balance Loading: 1.15 (std & alt) (this includes a 15% 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: 0.9 (std) & 1.15 (alt)
Temporary Construction Loading (At Stressing): 0.9 (std) & 1.15 (alt)