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  1. wannabeSE

    IBC and international codes

    The IBC has been adopted in a few countries outside the United States https://www.iccsafe.org/international-code-adoptions/
  2. wannabeSE

    Window Support Beam - Simple Calc

    Have you double checked your calcs With 83" tributary to the beam and 37 psf, the load is 256 plf With a 15' span, I get 7200 lbs-ft or 86.4 kip-in
  3. wannabeSE

    EOR Has Not Called Out Fillet Weld Size

    For structural steel, the standard practice is to show the size. However, I have seen general notes and specifications that say to use the minimum unless noted otherwise. Or, sometimes the notes or specs will say 3/16” or minimum per AWS D1.1 whichever is greater
  4. wannabeSE

    Cost of Steel Delivery

    My cynical outlook which may not be far form the truth: Change Order Cost = 10 x what you think it should cost. Reimbursement for VE or scope reduction changes after contract awarded = 10 cents on the dollar
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    Minimum Gauge for Steel Stud Behind Drywall

    ASTM C754, Standard Specification for Installation of Steel Framing Members to Receive Screw-Attached Gypsum Panel Products, has tables for selecting studs. The tables list maximum height based on stud size, spacing, deflection criteria, uniform pressure. The standard has tables for 18 mil, 30...
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    Anchorage to side of hollow core plank

    If you plan to specify Hilti anchors, contact Hilti. I prefer contacting the local engineering instead of contacting the US headquarters in TX
  7. wannabeSE

    Wind forces on pyramidal structure

    atrizzy, Perhaps, I don't understand the description of the building's shape. From a wind load perspective, wouldn't it be a typical hip roof with no walls.
  8. wannabeSE

    Creating Round Openings in an Existing Masonry Wall

    I wouldn’t do it. I’d contact a contractor. The tools available typically dictate the method. I’m in a large metropolitan area with contractors that specialize in cutting and coring concrete.
  9. wannabeSE

    International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO) Evaluation Report #4016

    Try contacting ICC Evaluation Service. They have many old reports, but they may charge a fee. My other suggestion is wait a little while and try contacting Hilti again. Seems like some of there people have better luck than others at finding old information. Also, if you know the approximate...
  10. wannabeSE

    Fixed-Pinned Beams in Steel Special Moment Frame

    I have seen one or more adjacent bays with full moment frames with a fixed-pinned bay at one or both ends. I don’t recall any prohibitions in the code for SMFs. The pinned connection can be a shear tab provided it can handle the loads.
  11. wannabeSE

    Find out what species and grade of lumber is most commonly used in a region

    Have you tried contacting The American Wood Council or WoodWorks? https://www.awc.org/ https://www.woodworks.org/
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    Identify the lateral load resisting system

    Ask the person who made the model. Without a design intent, it can’t be modeled. However, it looks like it could be a fixed base moment frame.
  13. wannabeSE

    Double layer mat foundation with infill between layers - What is the purpose?

    This is common with mat foundations. The top slab is not structural (typical SOG) Like Hturkak said, the soil area between the mat and the SOG is for running utilities.
  14. wannabeSE

    Standard calculation for through-rod in CMU block

    Through bolting isn't explicitly covered in the masonry code. Structure magazine published an article Hybrid Masonry Connections and Through Bolts Hybrid Masonry Connections and Through Bolts Part 2
  15. wannabeSE

    Embedded HSS Sleeve to Timber Post Connection?

    How do you prevent water from filling the tube and rusting the HSS or rotting the post? There may be better options: https://www.nfba.org/view/download.php/resources/technical/technical-articles/rigid-connections-between-wood-posts-and-concrete...
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    Can sonotubes be left in drilled piers?

    Kom3 has some reasonable justification to let the sonotubes stay in place for this particular case. I question the general rule that sonotubes can be left in place above ground. Don't get me wrong, I have seen plenty of sonotubes left in place. I just question whether this is a good practice...
  17. wannabeSE

    load path?

    Intuitively, I don't like the idea of the exterior deck being relied upon to support the walls and roof above. Also, there doesn't appear to be any thermal break between the exterior deck and interior. Just spit-balling: I might start the design by assuming the exterior deck didn't provide any...
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    Uplift and flexural reinforcement in auger cast piles

    BridgeSmith, Auger-cast piles have grout placed through a hollow stem auger as it is withdrawn from the hole. The reinforcing is placed into the wet grout/concrete after the auger is removed.
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    Field Torch Cutting Beam Flanges

    AISC has some FAQs with information on thermal cutting with oxy-acetylene . See https://www.aisc.org/steel-solutions-center/engineering-faqs/2.2.-cutting-and-finishing-steel/
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    Concrete Slab On Grade with Haunch

    Often times the thickened slab edge is specified to prevent curling which is moot if it is also dowelled into the walls. I’m surprised they aren’t trying to VE the dowels. Since it doesn’t sound like a structural slab, I would educate the client as best as possible and let them decide.

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