Load Cycle Types
Load Cycle Types |
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Load Cycles Types consider the change in amount of load, and if the load direction changes. Most manufacturers classify load cycles into the following 3 types, and use different load factors for each load type.
| Load Cycle Type | Description | Load Scenario | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Uniform Permanent Duty | Continuous load, always in same direction | A |
| 2. | Cyclic Duty | Changing load, sometimes no load, always in same direction | B & C |
| 3. | Cyclic Duty Reversing | Changing load, sometimes no load, changing direction | D & E |
Load Scenarios
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| A | Continuous load, always in same direction |
| B | Changing load, always in same direction |
| C | Changing load, sometimes no load, always in same direction |
| D | Changing load, changing direction |
| E | Changing load, sometimes no load, changing direction |