Max Live Load Reduction

I am using RAM Concept's live load reduction capabilities and have noticed that the "Max Live Load Reduction" is set to 40% as a default.

IBC allows a maximum reduction of up to 50% per 1607.10.1. Is there a reason I am not aware of for limiting this reduciton to 40%? Is there any thought of updating the defaults within RAM to match the code?

Thank you,

Bill

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  • When you start a new file in Ram Concept you get to select the default design code, units and choose between an elevated slab and mat. But, since there are many potential codes for live load reduction that could be used with ACI 318 designs, we selected a common and conservative default for the max LL reduction value, 40%.

    You can set the Max Live Load Reduction to a larger value of course, and if you want to change you defaults you can do this through the use of a template. To do that, preset the properties for all the tools like columns, and punching shear. Then save the template. Then start new files using the Copy file option and select the saved template.



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  • When you start a new file in Ram Concept you get to select the default design code, units and choose between an elevated slab and mat. But, since there are many potential codes for live load reduction that could be used with ACI 318 designs, we selected a common and conservative default for the max LL reduction value, 40%.

    You can set the Max Live Load Reduction to a larger value of course, and if you want to change you defaults you can do this through the use of a template. To do that, preset the properties for all the tools like columns, and punching shear. Then save the template. Then start new files using the Copy file option and select the saved template.



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