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I have a simple frame of W10 beams. A mechanical unit will rest on it. I am placing W-19-4 grating on the frame. There is very little lateral load coming from unit. What should I specify the contractor to do with grating and w10 joint so that I can assume that grating is acting as shear diaphragm?

What you wrote is correct. For 7/16 thick flanges minimum weld is 3/16". However for 1/8" thick material, maximum weld size is 1/8". But it doesn’t mean that code is wrong. I have a feeling that you cannot furnish this connection as per code without reinforcing HSS web by adding plate. Check...

I need to specify a water and heat(1000 deg F)resistant grease. I am designing a support for exhaust pipe. any suggestions?

In Enercalc-Pole Embedment in soil What does Allow passive and Max passive means? I know basics but need elaboration.

Are both ways of galvanizing equally good?

aggman I wanted fresh feed back. As new versions of these software are based on newer codes, how good and practical they are as compare to each other.

Any thoughts on it. We have to buy either one of them. Which is better over another

Howcome allowable bending stress could be different than tensile or compression stress. Bending stress itself is nothing but either tensile or comp stress depending whether below or above the N.A. Any thoughts on this

what is the allowable bending stress of plain concrete masonry wall

I need to create an opening in existing roof slab (reinforced concrete).shall I treat both ends of opening as cantilever beam with width equal to opening width (in main span direction only)

I have to update a calc of base shear from IBC 2000 to IBC 2003. I see only one eq (16-56) relevant. Is it so simple now? no consideration to SD1. Thx in advance for your comments

Howcome the horizontal component of reaction at base of pre-engineered metal building is significantly high that we need hair pins?

I am designing a in ground swimming pool. River is nearby and has salt contents. Any good salt resistant additive for concrete.

I have to inspect a building (steel structure with brick cladding). What should I see in damaged steel. any good jump starter ref on it?

What is the fees for structural design works and also what is fee for complete package.