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Service Seismic LC: D + L + S + 0.7E

This load combination is intended for checking the serviceability limit state with applied seismic and live loads. It is currently only generated for mat foundations. This load combination is taken from IBC 2000 section 1605.3.1. The load factors used are:

Balance Loading: 1.0 (std & alt)

Dead Loading: 1.0 (std & alt)

Live (Reducible) Loading: 1.0 (std & alt)

Live (Unreducible) Loading: 1.0 (std & alt)

Live (Storage) Loading: 1.0 (std & alt)

Live (Parking) Loading: 1.0 (std & alt)

Snow Loading: 1.0 (std & alt)

Ultimate Seismic Loading: 0.7 (std & alt)