Ingenuity, that is correct, though the slab is already partially composite, I'm trying to add studs. I've got some 45 foot long beams with only 28 studs, so there is quite a bit of room for additional studs (and thus additional live load capacity).
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I'm not sure I follow, what is the connection between the anchor and the steel? Are you drilling from below, through the flange?
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Can anyone give a rough estimate of the time to drill 3" or 4" DIA. vertical holes through 4.5" of LW Concrete? I'm looking to reinforce an existing composite slab by drilling cores, welding on new studs and then filling with non shrink grout, and I'm looking for a rough estimate of the time...
Here we drop exterior footings 42" for frost, and commonly place the top of interior footings directly below the slab on grade and provide a diamond control pattern at the column itself. Depth to bottom (bearing) of the footing depends on the footing thickness, but won't ever be less than 12"...
Steelion, I've done the same calcs in the past, and come to the same conclusion. I think if you plotted out the two methods and the resulting overturning moment, there would be an overlap phase, Chicago would be more conservative for some heights/exposures and slightly less conservative for...
After 200ft the values start to climb for every 100ft, so by the time you get to 1000ft building, the value is 42psf.
If you compute the wind loads in ASCE 7-05 you often times get loads of less than 20psf, at least for shorter buildings in the area. the velocity pressure coefficients in ASCE...
Archie264, Chicago has their own Code, the Chicago Building Code, which specifically exempts seismic requirements and the wind loading a simplified approach, 20psf main wind force for buildings up to 200feet tall. Cladding and Components have different requirements, but nothing extreme. Other...
Just wondering, in your experience who is responsible for the design of rooftop curbs for RTUs?
I've generally provided a reinforced opening in my concrete slab/metal deck and left the anchorage and detailing of the actual curb to the mechanical engineer. A mechanical engineer in my office...
I actually started on the path SITA suggested the same time I created this post. Wasn't sure which would come through first, looks like the company this time. I'm glad I tracked it down, it is quite a bit different than 2" composite decks from Vulcraft or other current suppliers that I'm aware...
Hey everyone,
I'm working on a steel composite building from circa 1982. The deck type is Inryco, Type 'V' 2" deep with 2.5" concrete fill. Anyone have an old catalog with properties/load tables for this deck type?
Thanks in advance!
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I took a quick look through my Vulcraft manual and didn't see a deck type matching those you've described. If you can find a logo that would obviously help, otherwise you have to kind of go brute force, and just look at each manufacturer. Most manufacturers have their decking catalogs available...
The Machinery's Handbook just arrived. It has to be the fattest, stoutest book I've ever seen. Now hopefully I can find the information I'm looking for. A quick glance through suggests it has a lot of other fun stuff as well.
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I'm in Illinois and have both. I recommend you get them both. In Illinois you are allowed to take the PE exam prior to getting your 4 years experience, so you can actually take the PE exam soon after graduating. I found the PE to be much easier than the SE exam. Some Structural people would have...
Thanks! I'll see if I can dig up a copy. It actually doesn't look to be too expensive on Amazon, so I might just purchase a copy to have around the office.
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I've got a large aluminum sculpture I've been asked to look at. It contains some connections with drilled and tapped holes into the material. The holes don't go through, so there is no nut or washer. So any tension on the bolt is being transferred through the threads of the hole. Could someone...
