Are Adjusted Partial Factors Required for Each Element in Structural Design?

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The discussion addresses the use of partial factors in structural design, specifically for a mobile truck loader project. The original factors used (1.35 for dead load and 1.5 for live load) do not align with the BS EN 1991-6 standards, which require higher values (1.4 and 1.6). It is advised that the design should meet or exceed the established standards, necessitating potential modifications. Additionally, there is a question about whether the partial factors should be applied to each adjacent element during the design process. The consensus indicates that the design must adhere to the standards for safety and compliance.
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Hi everyone my name naresh. I'm doing post graduation, currently working on my project. I've completed all the calculations for it, but i have a small doubut. I've designed a mobile truck loader for which I've taken partial factors 1.35 and 1.5 for dead load and live load respectively. but BS EN 1991-6 Design of crane structures the partial factors are 1.4 and 1.6 respectively. The operation is smooth so i preferred 1.35 and 1.5 for general structural design BS EN 1991-1. What do i do, I've done all the calculations. do i need to change them. my guide is not helping in anything. and

Other most important thing is, I've taken the loads multiplied by 1.35 and 1.5 for a beam and for the supporting structure, i give the reaction of the beam directly on the supporting structure. do i need to multiply 1.35 and 1.5 corresponding values everytime I'm designing adjecent element. or once is enough. please let me.. I've eagarly waiting for your reply,

Thanks for your attention.
 
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Your design currently does not meet the standard, so your next step is to evaluate if in fact you are required to meet or exceed this standard. If yes, you'll need to modify the design.
 
Mech_Engineer said:
Your design currently does not meet the standard, so your next step is to evaluate if in fact you are required to meet or exceed this standard. If yes, you'll need to modify the design.
What about partial factors, do i need to multiply this value everytime i want to design the adjecent members.
 
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