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What is the difference between working stress method and limit state method in the design of beams, slabs, columns, and footing with examples that are easy to understand?
Can you give me an example of how each method would be used in designing a beam?
In working stress method, the design of a beam involves calculating the stresses and strains induced in the beam under the given loads and ensuring that they are within the allowable limits. On the other hand, in limit state method, the design involves checking the beam for the ultimate limit state, such as collapse, as well as for the serviceability limit state, such as deflection or cracking.