Structural analysis 2
· The shape factor is also the ratio of plastic modulus of the section to the elastic modulus of the section. 𝑆 = 𝑀 𝑃 𝑀 𝑦 = 𝑍 𝑃 𝑍. 29. P a g e | 226 Prepared by, (CIVIL), CCET, Puducherry the term load factor. Plastic analysis can tell us at what load (or load combination) a structure will