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In AWS D1.1 under 2.24.2.5 they give an equation for converting primary moment to additional axial load. P = M / (JD sin(web angle)) My question: If I want to work in kips, is M supposed to be in in-kips or ft-kips?

I've found more than a few screw capacity tables based on the AISI '96 spec. All note that a 3.0 safety factor is already incorporated in the table, then another footnote states: "The nominal strength of the screw must be at least 3.75 times the allowable loads." This is kind of vague, and I...

Would ASCE 3 address this sort of thing?

I'm just getting started with this steel project. First, where do I find specifications, examples, commentary for ledger angle connection between a suspended concrete slab to a CMU masonry wall?