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This is a cement processing plant. I have anticipated loads for what they want to lift (motors, reducers, etc), which is what I'm verifying the rails for. They were installed around 1955. The pictures are two different rails. In general, the rails are one span with a support at either end, with...

Here are a couple examples. I am aware the one beam is damaged and needs repair.

Hello all, I am a new structural engineer and this is my first post here, so thank you for any guidance you can provide. At work, I am currently certifying the capacity of various S-shape monorails being used to move large machinery. For the most part, I have been able to do this easily...