For symbols not defined in this section, refer to Ch 1, Sec 4.
αp : Correction factor for the panel aspect ratio to be taken as:
but not to be taken greater than 1.0.
fbdg : Bending moment factor taken as:
ns : End fixation factor taken as:
- ns = 0 for both ends with low end fixity (simply supported).
- ns = 1 for one end fixed and one end simply supported.
- ns = 2 for continuous members or members with bracketed
fitted at both ends