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I have 4 hips being connected to a top chord of a truss similar to the photograph under "The Speciality Construction" in the link below: http://www.strongtie.com/products/apg/index.html?source=topnav Are there any manufacturer for these connectors or should they be detailed. Simpson does not...

Another hip beam question: A long 4x12 hip beam (28') is supported by a 4x post at the middle (in a wall) and another at the end. Ofcourse the top is supported by the ridge beam. For the interior post(where the post will be a few inches above the top plate), is simpson VPA4 the best...

I am aware of the bars next to the revised material in the 99 and also have a copy of 05. But the primitive land of California still uses the 1995 version per the UBC. But thank you for your response.

I am trying to find a document which might list the differences between the ACI 318-95 which is referenced by the UBC with the ACI 318-99 referenced by IBC 2000. I understand that there are not much differences but a comparitive chart would be helpful. Thank you

We have a couple of airport control towers to be analyzed. They might be either precast concrete, concrete shearwall or steel moment/braced frames from 90 to 150 feet in height and a small footprint of a few hundred square foot. There will not be regular floors in between except a flexible stair...

We have a couple of airport control towers to be analyzed. They might be either precast concrete, concrete shearwall or steel moment/braced frames from 90 to 150 feet in height and a small footprint of a few hundred square foot. There will not be regular floors in between except a flexible...

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The FAQ dealt with slabs supported on wall. But in my case, there is no slab. The line load comes from non-structural heavy glass.

How do you normally apply line load on a wall? I added a dummy frame element at the top of the wall and applied the uniform load. However, it gives me a warning that the load has not been transfeered. does the line's property need to be modified? Thank you

The 2003 IBC does not specifically state OSB but gives shear values for struc. I, sheathing in table 2306.4.1, particleboard (table 2306.4.3) and fiberboard in table 2308.9.3(4). Thank you

I have come across a design (in southern california) where shearwalls (3/8" struc I plywood)have been called out around the building. Shearwall have not been called out in some locations (where width is smaller than 3 feet). What material is normally used at these locations as fill? Thank you

Probably my reply comes late to you. I am assuming that you went through the Appendix on Seismic forces. If the equations indicated that there was no anchor required for the tank then there is no uplift. If i recall correctly there are threee situation 1) no uplift 2) uplift present no anchor...