10/13/02
To Oranda from mapestru, re "Moment in Slab":
1. I partly agree with JedClampett, but the situation seems to need clarification and elaboration, since several concepts may be involved, as noted, below:
2. If wall orientation is perpendicular to span direction of slab, then...
9/27/02--To whyun from mapestru--re: Flag Pole design:
1. I agree with most of the above, (including the confusions)( I would opt for use of the 1.3 factor since the cost would be miniscule, while the "uncertainty factor" in unit fabrications like flagpoles, is, in my opinion...
9/27/02--To Nicholi from Mapestru--Re weak concrete
1. Agree with "Jeg".
2. Would add: Concern for affect of weak bond between A.Bs and concrete, ( unless AB's configuration negates need for good bond;)
3. Would add: Concern for weak side bearing between top regions of ABs and...
to elliottpj:( from "mapestru") ( 9/18/02)
(This is my first contribution to this excellent forum, so please forgive all glitches)
Re your steel plate reinforced concrete concept, I suggest that there is no apparent advantage, and there are many disadvantages,---most of which have...
