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    Concrete Pilaster Integral with Concrete Wall

    Typically detail as you describe with wall bars continuous. But, in reality the wall may be spanning horizontal at the pilaster depending on how much stiffer it is. If the wall is supported at the top, it may have some plate action going on. I believe i have seen detailers do as you describe...
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    Columns Adjacent to Swimming Pool

    A drilled pier would seem to require consideration of the pool being excavated out, removing lateral restraint for pier. Whatever the solution, would suggest that it has to go below pool as it would not be too surprising that a pool replacement would be needed in the future. Foundation needs...
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    HSS Beam -I Beam Connection

    As a Structural Engineer, i suggest that a Structural Engineer should be involved to look at the entire picture.
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    Would you brace this thing?

    Consider movement allowed by the point supported glass system. Will there be sealant at glass joints? If not, likely forgiving. IF the weak axis bending movement of the beams is ok for the glass, no bracing i agree that specifying some amount of maintenance loading is prudent. i am in snow...
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    Lateral Bracing One Story Steel Structure

    that can certainly work. Will want to consider allowing vertical slip in the connection depending on the span of the beam and the LL deflection. Connecting deck direct as suggested can work as well - that's usually a constructability issue for the contractor as the wall needs to be there along...
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    Wind load design

    Just had the same discussion in our office. Haven't found anywhere within FM documents on how they are incorporating the ASCE 7-10 wind changes. But, I suspect you could get there a couple ways. I would take the approach of assuming that FM's intent still applies. They bump up the code...
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    Fall protection proprietary system anchorage to metal roof deck

    Strong agreement here - your gut is correct. Yes, provide steel framing and appropriate detail for attachment. Define clearly who is responsible for attachment to structure. Plan location of anchors is typically going to be a coordination issue - locations determined by architects or possibly...
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    Structural specifications and Speclink

    Curious if anyone out there has made the transition to using BSD Speclink for structural specifications and what your experiences have been? Was it worth the effort? Do you see long-term benefits Have you experienced the touted benefits of Speclink (database that is customizable and...

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