steel design to structural fiberglass?
steel design to structural fiberglass?
(OP)
I have a residence with beams designed as steel channels using AISD codes. I have been asked to relook at the using structural fiberglass shapes. It specifically states in the fiberglass manufacturers information that a FS = 2 should be used. How can I incorporate this into my calculations. Can I just utilize the section properties to determinen deflection and other capabilites?
Please help me approach this issue?
Thanks,
auxblade
Please help me approach this issue?
Thanks,
auxblade
Luke Leising
M.Architecture
B.S.Civil Engineering





RE: steel design to structural fiberglass?
Yet note you enter what is mostly uncharted field for building construction. Maybe naval guys can be of help.