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    Composite Steel Deck

    I'm looking for some guidance on edge conditions for a composite steel deck (1.5" deck + 4-5" concrete w/ slope). I am working on a rehab job designing a floor for a 2nd story covered walkway to replace the existing (corrosion and poor design all around). I know its not the ideal choice but its...
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    RISA 3D - Flexible Diaphragms Spring Analysis

    I went with moment frames across the 45' span and this controls the deflection. The bay spacing is about 18' on center by the way. Without moment frames and just bracing at the end walls the model was unstable which spurred the "need" for springs to get it to behave. I believe I had the wrong...
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    RISA 3D - Flexible Diaphragms Spring Analysis

    Hello, I am a long time reader but first time poster. I have an issue that has myself and a few others a little stumped. I have built a model in RISA Floor which I analyzed then moved to 3D for lateral analysis. Understanding flexible diaphragms are not well modeled, I was following the...

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