ASCE 7 Reduced Live Load Factor

Under the Load Cases, select the Additional Settings tab, and activate the “Live load is less than or equal to 100 psf” option (Image 01).

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Activate Load Factor Option for Live Load

Next, select the Design Situations tab and Edit Combination Wizard. Activate the “Exception 1 according to 2.3.1” option under the Standard Options (Image 02).

Apply Exception in Combination Wizard

Under the Load Combinations tab, the load factor 0.5 is listed in the applicable COs (Image 03).

Load Combinations with 0.5 Load Factor

Note: ASCE 7 section 4.7 and 4.8 (Reduction in Uniform Live Loads and Roof Live Loads) are not considered in RFEM. Multiple 'Live Load' load cases can be added to apply the calculated reduction factors.