Recent content by SoCal_Structural

Thanks for the insight, Igenuity. After playing with many variables, I decided to re-import my model from ETABS. However, this time for every small change made I ran the analysis, so I could narrow down when/if something went wrong. My results are much better than the previous model. I noticed...

Responding to my OP since I initially posted this under a wrong category. Thanks,

Hello everyone, I have run into multiple issues in designing Post-Tensioned Parking Structure, and hoping to get some feedback from you guys. A quick summary of the parking structure building: - 8" PT SLAB (Slab is thicker than usual, Live load requirements (100 psf) for this building are...

Exactly, like you said, there will be moment there regardless of me or you liking it or not. I wanted to mention that in my first post, but wanted to focus on the solution rather than trying to argue the point, lol. That was the first thing that triggered the domino effect of me over analyzing...

KootK, are you suggesting that the HSA anchors be removed altogether? As long as I learn something new, I don't care. You are right, for the load transfer I think I've been way too conservative in counting on the tensile strength of the reinforcement only to transfer the load. Pardon my...

Thanks MrHershey! I understand the increased capacities due to blast loads. I already have the dynamic increase factors for both concrete and steel they allow between 15-35% increase in strength depending on loading case (shear/tension/bending). However, even with the increase in capacity, it's...

Hello Everyone, I'm trying to check the connection strength from the wide flange column to the foundation (please see the link attached). There is shear, uplift and moments applied to the connections. I know the connections are adequate for wind/seismic loads, however, this site is on a...

Appreciate the responses. 3DDave - Time does go by fast, not gonna dawdle, just figuring out the course.

If you don't mind me asking, did you start with Telecom and moved to buildings? And what made you make the switch?

KootK - Can't agree more on the chain of command you mentioned. However, ten years is still down the line for me. But again you are right at some point the engineering stops and its about management and bringing in business. msquared48 - I don't know much about telecom, I looked up American...

Hello Everyone, This is my first thread/post on eng-tips. I want to get some advice SEs about Telecommunication Infrastructure design (towers, stations, etc.). It would be great to get some feedback from engineers with some experience in it. So I'm currently a California PE (Structural) and...