Foundation Design: Principles and Practices (3rd Edition)
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780133411898
Author: Donald P. Coduto, William A. Kitch, Man-chu Ronald Yeung
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 2, Problem 2.12QPP
If the ASD design method has worked satisfactorily for over 50 years, what’s the value in changing to the LRFD method?
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