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    J.P. Den Hartog Strength of Materials

    You can find here more about Biezeno's work: http://www.gl.iit.edu/wadc/DigitalCollection/1970/AFFDLTR70-025.pdf
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    Structure Mag......Code Article

    In the March 2007 issue of the ASCE Journal of Structural Engineering there is a paper entitled “Performance-Based Engineering of Constructed System.” I would recommend it to everyone to study it, because in fact is a FORUM about “the specification-based prescriptive approach to civil...
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    Replace a W-Girder with a Joist-Girder

    JK05 Thanks. Good point.
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    Replace a W-Girder with a Joist-Girder

    dgkhan, If I will use the Steel Joist only as a Roof Girder, I hope that the vibration is not a problem anymore. UcfSe, Thanks. I will check out "Designing with Steel Joists, Joist Girders, and Steel Deck" Civilperson, Yes. The increase in depth is an issue. Thanks.
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    Replace a W-Girder with a Joist-Girder

    dgkhan, thank you. My answer to UcfSE is YES.
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    Replace a W-Girder with a Joist-Girder

    JAE & JKW05, Thank you for your useful information UcfSE, I am sorry, but I am not sure what LFRS stands for
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    Replace a W-Girder with a Joist-Girder

    JAE, Thanks. You are right. I didn't provide enough information. I will give you some details: What I would like to do is to use Joist Girders instead of W Girders to make the frames I design more economical. I start doing some research and I saw this information about TECHNICAL DIGEST #11 -...
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    Replace a W-Girder with a Joist-Girder

    Where can I find an easy way to replace a W-Girder with a Joist-Girder?

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