Explain what load factor is in structural design.
What will be an ideal response?
Load factor is one of the two safety factors used in the design of structures. We design structures for a greater load than they are expected to carry. In other words, we multiply the expected loads with a factor > 1.0. This factor is called the load factor. The load factor takes into account the uncertainty in determining the loads on the structure.
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What safety device trips closed when the line pressure exceeds a set value?
What will be an ideal response?
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(with a space between the whole number and the numerator)Fraction format: 
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).