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    FM Global Wind uplift

    This is from memory, but I believe that 1.15 factor is included in the FM Tables. You are correct that FM will yield higher uplifts as compared to ASCE 7, but one thing to watch is the purlin spacing if you are using a metal panel roof (i.e. Fabral, MBCI, etc.). Under FM 1-28 and also FM 1-31...
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    Steel beams vs Open web steel joists for Economy...

    For conventional steel shapes (AISC W-shapes), I find that the Floor Framing V14 program from AISC (http://www.steeltools.org/Resources/ViewDocument/?DocumentKey=acd36a98-5236-41cb-9d65-b66731a71fcf) is very useful for a quick floor framing weight. It handles composite and non-composite...
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    Built up section question

    Why couldn't you use a WT section attached to the bottom flange? Depending on the loading, I would think it would be a much simpler fabrication. JWB
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    Masonry Software?

    QuickMasonry from IES (www.iesweb.com) is very transparent in reporting and very easy to learn in my opinion. JWB
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    Pofessional Engineer PDH

    Bentley and CSC have several free webinars that have PDH's. JWB
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    AISC 13th Ed. Equation H1-1b

    AELLC, I created that spreadsheet and you are correct that precedent N53 is blank, but it shouldn't be. Where the equation points to N53, it should be N44. It should be the weak axis bending stress ratio. I don't think I have the spreadsheet here at home, but first thing Monday morning, I...
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    Matt Foundation Design Program

    I would recommend VisualFoundation from IES (www.iesweb.com). Very short learning curve and does most of what SAFE does, but much easier to use than SAFE in my mind. JWB
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    Shop Drawing Review

    We have been moving to using Bluebeam PDF Revu for checking shop drawings (www.bluebeam.com). I thought AISC's Modern Steel Construction had an article a while ago about the software. It does take a while to get used to reviewing on a computer screen, but now that I have done 3 large projects...
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    Fall Protection on Standing Seam Panels

    An option for standing seam roofs is using a manufactured system (Capital Safety, MSA, Miller, etc.). They need to be installed and the support framing engineered by their certified installation companies and meet the minimum gauge thickness requirements. Off the top of my head, I don't...
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    Steel frames structural analysis software. Not expensive

    My vote would be VisualAnalysis from IES (www.iesweb.com). They have different levels available. Analyzes steel, concrete, wood etc. JWB
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    Can a SAE J429 Grade 8 replace a ASTM A325 bolt?

    I believe that AISC's Modern Steel answered this. http://www.modernsteel.com/steelinterchange_details.php?id=487 Long story short, no you can not replace A325 with SAE bolts. JWB
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    Best Mat Design Software?

    For smaller projects, I really like VisualFoundation from IES (www.iesweb.com). It is not as robust as SAFE or others, but I find there is a very small learning curve. JWB
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    Columns - HSS or WF

    Agree with Toad. If you use HSS columns in a moment frame, I always worry about bending that face of the HSS. That is where the WF's have an advantage. JWB
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    RFI - Interior Slab for uplift resistance

    If you have access to "Foundation Design" by Das or Boyles, the authors discuss the additional effect of the soil shear cone. Very good information. JWB
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    Concrete Retaining Wall Software

    My preference is QuickRWall from IES. Unlike RetainPro or Enercalc, I feel that QuickRWall's output follows like a hand calc. JWB
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