I am trying to to design two sloping skylight(10:12 and 4:12 pitch) on either side of the the building that is 11' below a hipped roof(6:12 pitch). According to ASCE 7, I am to consider snow drift on top of the balanced snow load and also sliding snow. My problem is that ASCE 7 doesn't state...
engy74,
There are quite a few structural analysis software that can be downloaded from the internet. Why don't you check it out? You can try downloading the demo version of these softwares. I know you can easily download Staadpro. Try it out..
kenvlach,
Here's the link to the Grade 5 Drilflex fasteners with stalgard coating.
http://www.elcoconstruction.com/construction/elcoproducts.html
You can also look up the capacities of the drilflex fasteners from ICBO report # ER-4780 which is on the internet.
RDM,
The company I work for manufactures window frames and curtainwall and we generally use PVC shims or plastic separators to isolate aluminum and steel. As for bolts,sometimes we use galvanized Grade 5 Steel bolts or if you are planning on using fasteners, you can try dril flexs. They're...
Thank you everybody for your advice. I am very nervous about taking the test. Whyun, that sounds like a great idea, unfortunately,I do not have anybody (SE) that can go through the seismic portion with me. I bought some books on seismic,hopefully,the books are good enough. And yes I am working...
Thank you JAE. I am planning on taking the SE exam too but I'm not sure how long I have to wait before I can take it.In order for me to take the SE, I have to be working under the supervision of an SE,correct?
I will be taking the PE Exam in April and I am not familiar with Timber Design as it was never taught in school. Any helpful hints on how to approach timber design problems in the PE exam? Also, I will be taking the CA Seismic and Surveying exam for the civil PE exam. I heard that the seismic...
RockEngineer is right. The "Design and Construction of Lifting Beams" by David T. Ricker is very helpful in designing lifting lugs. Its from the AISC Engineering Journal Fourth Quarter 1991.I find it very helpful when I was doing the hand calculations for lifting lugs in the past.
