Introduction to the Proposed AISC Load and Resistance Factor Design Specification

The proposed AISC Load and Resistance Factor Design Specification is now undergoing a one year period of public review and comment. This culminates efforts over the past years by many individuals who have contributed significantly to the draft specification. The intent of this paper is to provide a brief introduction to the proposed LRFD Specification by briefly discussing the basic load and resistance formulation, load and resistance factors, and providing a comparison with the present Allowable Stress Design Specification.