The sensitivity of the results can be appreciated. The 10% vari-
ations considered in the applied loads produce higher variations
in the tolerable defects, varying (approximately) between 15% and
30%. Generally, the 10% reductions in the considered loads pro-
duce higher variations in the resulting tolerable defects than those
obtained when the loads are increased by 10%. This analysis, to-
gether with the assumptions considered for obtaining the applied
loads, can be used by the owner-designer to take the corresponding
decisions.