Replace in kind and code to follow
Replace in kind and code to follow
(OP)
Costumer is replacing a kind of an equipment. However, for assurance they would like to check the steel beams. The building is old two issues here:
1)The loads can be used the original design loads, right?
2)The AISC code to check the beams also can go to the original design time AISC (like AISC 9TH Edition)or the latest AISC 14 Edition needs to be used?
Thank you
1)The loads can be used the original design loads, right?
2)The AISC code to check the beams also can go to the original design time AISC (like AISC 9TH Edition)or the latest AISC 14 Edition needs to be used?
Thank you






RE: Replace in kind and code to follow
Hope they are not too off tangent!!
RE: Replace in kind and code to follow
Depending on the Jurisdiction though, they may require you to design for new loading depending on the scale of the modification.
RE: Replace in kind and code to follow
Just how similar is the new equipment?
How do the beams perform under modern code requirements?
I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.
RE: Replace in kind and code to follow