You could take a look at ACI 302.1R - Guide for Concrete Floor and Slab Construction. We have this manual in our office. Not sure if it is available online.
Also, ACI 117 gives guidelines for tolerances...
what would be a rational approach to performing an analysis for threads engaged? A proportional reduction based on length engaged to total nut height ratio?
TLHS - I see what you are saying and for the most part agree. I don't think I made my point very well. Just saying that one consideration, in the context of this conversation about who stamps drawings within a company, is who in the company has "exercised direct control" of the design? I...
Another thought... Whoever stamps the drawings should have design related decision making authority, IMHO. i.e. a younger PE should not stamp drawings if major design decisions are driven by the preference of a more senior PE or reviewer.
Have you considered how the truss will react to the new support? The beam should not be placed between panel points. Any potential for stress reversals should be understood....
We assume southern pine no. 2 lumber for our design values unless we know otherwise. Can you just specify the...
Stillerz - I think you are correct. It appears that the intent is to use 15%B for rigid structures and equation 6-21 for flexible structures. Note the definition of eQ under equation 6-21 where it specifically states that the e per Figure 6-9 is for rigid structures...
Thank you all for your...
ASCE-7 (05) figure 6-9 gives two wind load cases with torsion (Case 2 and Case 4). What is the appropriate way to apply these cases to a flexible diaphragm? Adjust the load intensity to one side to achieve the required eccentricity, or just calculate torsional shears as if a rigid diaphragm...
