I have to agree with asixth's opinion. I've always been wondering if it was an internal problem with our office.
Not to change topics, but along the same line...who does the modeling in your offices: Engineers or drafters/technicians?
All,
I have a steel structure (built approx. 1974 to 1978) with some column deterioration at a girder connection. The girder to column connection is a bolted extended end-plate connection which is welded to the web of the girder. At first glance it appears this is a moment connection, however...
I'm not sure if this meets all of your design criteria but I would take a look at PCA Notes on ACI 318-05 Example 14.2 on Page 14-9. Good luck! Let me know if you need a copy of the page
crenner280,
For testing I go to UMASS Boston where USC has set up a proctor for me. I pay a $25-30 exam fee to UMASS. I haven't had any problems with this method because I don't need to set anything up, I just show up to the correct room.
I have about 3 weeks to go on my first semester. I'm...
ShaggyPE
I'm currently working on my MS in structural through USC's online program. I'm from Boston, so I'm about as far away as it gets.
Let me know if you have any questions.
If you haven't done so already, Computer & Structures (CSI) makes an add-on package to integrate ETABS with REVIT. The exhange then becomes very simple. Try googling, CSIxRevit2009.
Good post Ussuri. I've gone through the MIT opencourseware site several times. They also offer some material from their graduate level courses. Unfortunately, some of the professors only upload partial lecture notes and they're impossible to follow. But nonetheless, its a great way to find...
Without having any formal experience designing with the codes, you could easily become overwhelmed. PCA produces the "Notes on ACI 318-05 or -08" and "Design of Simple Concrete Structures". Those two will explain the code and provide excellent examples that are simple and easily followed.
My personal thoughts:
Concrete Design: Reinforced Concrete: Mechanics and Design by MacGregor
Steel Design: Steel Structures: Design and Behavior by Salmon and Johonson
Masonry: Reinforced Masonry Engineering Handbook: Clay and Concrete Masonry
Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete and...
I'm interested in learning what the reason for that output was, but in the mean time have you considered referring to the Table 10-9a in the steel manual to get your plate and weld sizes for the single-plate connection?
