Title:
The Phig-leaf Phactor, Part 2
Author(s):
John Stanton, Kristina Tsvetanova, and Andrew W. Taylor
Publication:
Concrete International
Volume:
37
Issue:
12
Appears on pages(s):
39-47
Keywords:
failures, design, strength, ductility
DOI:
10.14359/51688674
Date:
12/1/2015
Abstract:
In the second of two articles on the topic of ϕ-factors, the authors review notable structural failures in various concrete and steel structures and discuss the contributing causes. Based on their findings, human errors have a far greater influence on collapse than the load and strength reduction factors. Therefore, there is room to adjust the ϕ-factor methodology without jeopardizing real safety. The authors suggest changes to the ϕ-factor structure that would make ϕ-factors easier to use while not reducing real safety.
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