Maximum Permissible stress in axial compression for columns σac =

Maximum Permissible stress in axial tension for design of tension members σab =

Maximum Permissible stress in bending compression for design of beams and plate girders σbc =

Maximum Permissible stress in bending tension for design of beams and plate girders σbc =

Maximum permissible average stress in an element Τva =

Permissible maximum shear stress in an element Τvm =

Maximum permissible bearing stress at junction of two materials σp =

When wind and earthquake loads are considered, permissible stresses in steel substructure are increased by

When wind and earthquake loads are considered, permissible stresses in connection (river & weld) are increased by

Maximum permissible local deflection in elements =

Maximum permissible global deflection in design of elements =