Live Load Reduction By Stories Supported Form

Use the Live Load Reduction By Stories Supported form to specify reduction factors depending on the number of stories supported by an element.

• Number of Stories Supported edit box. Specify the number of stories supported.

• Reduction Factor edit box. Specify the reduction factor for the specified number of stories supported.

• Add button.

• 1. Specify the number(s) of stories supported and the reduction factor(s).

  2. Click the Add button.

• Modify button.

• 1. Highlight the factor data to be modified.

  2. Enter the modification(s) in the edit box(es).

  3. Click the Modify button.

• Delete button.

• 1. Highlight the factor data to be deleted.

  2. Click the Delete button.

Important Note: ETABS applies live load reduction to frame objects (and links) and wall-type shell objects only. It does not apply live load reduction to floor-type shell objects.

See also

Live Load Reduction

Live Load Reduction Factor Curves Form

Access the Live Load Reduction By Stories Supported form as follows:

1. Click the Design menu> Live Load Reduction command to access the Live Load Reduction Factor form.

2. Select the User-Defined (By Stories Supported) option.

3. Click the Define button