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What is the load factor considered for steel structures when combination of dead load and earthquake load is considered?

a) 1.5
b) 1.3
c) 1.2
d) 1.7

Answer: d
Explanation: In plastic design of steel structures, load factor is 1.7 when combination of dead load and earthquake load is considered i.e. 1.7(DL + EL) or 1.7(DL – EL).

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