Physics · Structural Design
In the context of structural design, characteristic load is defined as:
- 1an arbitrarily assumed load used for simplified analysis
- 2the absolute maximum load ever applied to a similar structure
- 3the load value that has a 95% probability of not being exceeded during the life of the structure✓
- 4the mean or average value of the load obtained from tests
Correct answer
the load value that has a 95% probability of not being exceeded during the life of the structure
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