limit design
1Limit state design — (LSD) refers to a design methodology used in structural engineering. The methodology is in fact a modernization and rationalization of engineering knowledge which was well established prior to the adoption of LSD. Beyond the concept of a limit… …
2Design methods — is a broad area that focuses on: Divergence – Exploring possibilities and constraints of inherited situations by applying critical thinking through qualitative and quantitative research methods to create new understanding (problem space) toward… …
3Design Web Format — Filename extension .dwf, .dwfx Developed by Autodesk Type of format CAD Design Web Format (DWF) is a secure file format developed by Autodesk for the efficient distribution and communication of rich design data to anyone who needs to view, review …
4Design–bid–build — (or design/bid/build, and abbreviated D–B–B or D/B/B accordingly), also known as Design–tender (or design/tender ) and traditional method, is a project delivery method in which the agency or owner contracts with separate entities for each the… …
5Design-bid-build — (or design/bid/build, and abbreviated D B B or D/B/B accordingly), also known as Design tender (or design/tender ), is a project delivery method in which the agency or owner contracts with separate entities for each the design and construction of …
6Design speed — The design speed is a tool used to determine geometric features of a new road during road design. The design speed chosen for a highway is a major factor in choosing superelevation rates and radii of curves, sight distance, and the lengths of… …
7Limit (music) — In music theory, limit or harmonic limit is a way of characterizing the harmony found in a piece or genre of music, or the harmonies that can be made using a particular scale. The term was introduced by Harry Partch, who used it to give an upper… …
8Design Patterns — Not to be confused with the concept of a Design pattern. Design Patterns: Elements of Reusable Object Oriented Software …
9Design load — In a general sense, the design load is the maximum amount of something a system is designed to handle or the maximum amount of something that the system can produce, which are very different meanings. For example, a crane with a design load of 20 …
10limit load factor — A specified load below which structural members or parts are designed not to fail. If the load factor is higher than the design load factor, either permanent deformation or failure may occur. Also called a design load factor. See gust envelope …
