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    Extra 2'' concrete on PT slab

    Is seismic an issue for this project? The extra mass could have a significant effect on the lateral system.
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    BIM and dimensions

    I don't think it is an "old school" issue. The established standard of care in the U.S. for many decades has been that shop drawing approval does not include a detailed review of dimensions or quantities. The standard contract forms (e.g. AIA A201 section 4.2.7) also include this same...
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    ACI 318 App D - anchor effective depth limit?

    I think it was meant to be "provision". But I kind of like "perversion" better. It might be a more accurate representation.
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    BIM and dimensions

    kslee1000, that's not universally true. In my experience, the engineer does not review shop drawing dimensions unless they are critical to the design. According to the AISC Code of Standard Practice, shop drawing approval constitutes a confirmation that the fabricator has correctly interpreted...
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    Live Load Reduction / Two Way Slabs

    Which software programs have this "feature"? It would be good to know in case I ever come across it.
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    Live Load Reduction / Two Way Slabs

    rapt, I understand the rational for using a stronger floor slab to avoid additional shoring costs. What I am asking is if you have done or seen a comprehensive parametric economic analysis to quantify this or are you just shooting from the hip? Is "10% more reinforcing vs. 3 additional levels...
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    How to thicken an Existing Concrete Slab on Grade

    You say that the slab started experiencing problems "very soon after installation". Was this before the forklift loads were applied? You may have a more serious problem than just pouring the slab too thin. Even if the slab was poured exactly to specified thickness, you may have gotten the...
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    ACI 318 App D - anchor effective depth limit?

    I asked this same question of Dr. Ronald Cook (author of the provisions) when the CCD method was introduced. His response... "The limits on length and diameter are simply due to the limits on the test database. There is likely no performance problem associated with using the method for the...
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    Live Load Reduction / Two Way Slabs

    rapt, that's very interesting. Is that just your opinion or have you performed actual cost comparisons of structure vs. formwork with regard to live load reduction? I used to work for a large structural firm that designed a lot of PT office buildings. Their standard was to always use live...
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    do existing unreinf CMU walls need to follow TMS 530 seismic

    The building official has to make the call about whether upgrading to current codes is required. Most jurisdictions have ordinances based on the value of the remodel project. If you think it is a life-safety hazard, as a PE you should recommend appropriate mitigation measures to protect the...
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    A325 LIB Bolts

    Load Indicating Bolts. Twist-off, etc.
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    Allowable Shear Stress

    Just be consistent. You can use the higher resistance factors if you use the historically higher ACI load factors (e.g. 1.4D+1.7L). But you must use the lower resistance factors if you use the lower ASCE 7 load factors (e.g. 1.2D+1.6L).
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    seismic design book recomendations ???

    Seismic Design of Buildings and Bridges by Alan Williams.
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    Seal weld as strength weld?

    The green book is outdated. The new spec bases the minimum fillet weld size on the THINNER part joined. So the 3/16" weld is acceptable for a 3/8" gusset.
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    CMU/Concrete Foundation Dowels

    Aside from parsing the code provisions to determine if you can get away with omitting anchorage, you should also consider the Standard of Care. That is, what do other engineers in your region typically do in similar situations? If your peers are using dowels, you better be using dowels (or...
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