Recent content by jberg

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...

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...

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

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

Bentley and CSC have several free webinars that have PDH's. JWB

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...

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

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...

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...

My vote would be VisualAnalysis from IES (www.iesweb.com). They have different levels available. Analyzes steel, concrete, wood etc. JWB

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

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

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

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

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