Hey everyone,
Have a question here about the correct sections in ASCE 7 I should use to complete a design. As stated in the title, the question here is related to seismic design of ground-mounted solar panels. I am planning to use a series of steel pipes embedded in concrete piers to create a...
Yeah totally agree. I like the idea that its not a failure mechanism that has posed a problem and is therefore not something that needs to be considered in this connection. Thanks again everyone!
Thanks both of you, very helpful context. When drawing/thinking about the ledger connection to the studs, that is going to transfer the tension in the ledger so cross-grain bending goes away. It still leaves the question if the joist connection to the ledger was in between the connection of the...
Hey everyone,
Had a quick theoretical question about rafter/joist hangers inducing cross-grain bending if anyone has some insight. I've been working through some calculations for the SE exam and noticed an inconsistency in the analysis of hangers connecting to ledgers.
When analyzing the...
