Hey Folks,
Question-- I have a cable tray support that will be atop a roof. (3' bent width, 4' tall, w/ (2) 18"x18"x3" thick square feet, the feet are not weighted)
The cable tray, support, and feet wont have enough weight to resist overturning from wind.
I can't fasten this support to the...
@JStephen This equipment has little to no shear forces. 20kip self weight only.
@KootK thank you for shining some light on how the provision came about. I feel better about prescribing a lesser steel amount now.
@SlideRuleEra I like your comments on an effective area. This piece of equipment...
I am going to be supporting a piece of equipment (dynamic considerations need not be considered) on a large 17.5' x 10.5' concrete pedestal (more like a mat). That pedestal will be sitting on top of a large concrete mat foundation.
I am needing to prescribe the amount/size of dowels that will...
