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  1. FishTheStructure

    Snow Depth CAN.

    Yes, this is how I have always understood it as well. Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds - Albert Einstein
  2. FishTheStructure

    Wind Design for Flat Roof Carpark

    I'm interested in the responses you get to this question. In Canada, our codes and design guides don't specifically cover wind loading on this type of structure. I analyzed a similar structure recently but struggled in determining an accurate wind loading value and what should be considered for...
  3. FishTheStructure

    R&D ideas for structural engineering

    JStephen, Perhaps I don't completely understand what you are trying to describe but I don't see how moving "in two directions at once" is different than just moving in one direction (in the resulting vector of the two directions at once)? i.e. What does "moving in two directions at once" look...
  4. FishTheStructure

    MBA VS MSc structural engineering?

    I am in Canada, but in a somewhat similar situation. I completed my MASc in structural directly after undergrad. At least at large consulting firms, the MASc is (or is quickly becoming) a minimum requirement for entry level positions (whether this is for better or worse is another topic all...
  5. FishTheStructure

    Here comes another big one (structural tower)

    The structural form looks to replicate that of the CN tower. Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds - Albert Einstein
  6. FishTheStructure

    Reinforcing steel beam

    When I reinforce beams with bars I use round bars, not reinforcing bars - they fit better without the deformations, the end product looks somewhat cleaner, and there are no questions regarding their weldability. Also, I have found that while smaller diameter bars are easy to weld to the beam...
  7. FishTheStructure

    Sinking Foundation

    oldestguy, I found some information regarding the soil type in the reports here: http://sis.agr.gc.ca/cansis/publications/surveys/on/on60/index.html This report identified the house to be located within the Haldimand Clay Plain and classified the soil as Lacustrine Heavy Clay. The specific...
  8. FishTheStructure

    Sinking Foundation

    Gumpmaster, For reference, - where are you located? - did you cut down the trees in proximity to the damaged foundation? Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds - Albert Einstein
  9. FishTheStructure

    Sinking Foundation

    oldestguy, Thanks for your many responses, especially in terms of how to implement a solution. Following up with my father regarding the wetting he did this summer, he added 750 gallons of water to the sump pit which then reverse fed the weeping tiles around the house. Taking the rest of your...
  10. FishTheStructure

    Sinking Foundation

    oldestguy, Much thanks for your comments, they are truly respected - I have read some of your other posts on eng-tips previously in regards to these sort of issues and was aware that you recommended watering the soil. My father did apply water to the soil once observing the settlement but I am...
  11. FishTheStructure

    Sinking Foundation

    cvg, Thanks for the feedback. I fully intend to recommend fixing the downspouts and improving the grade to divert water away from the house. But at this point, the first step is repairing the foundation before water starts leaking through these cracks. Any suggestions in that regard? Great...
  12. FishTheStructure

    Sinking Foundation

    Hello All, My parent’s 40 year old house in Canborough, Ontario, Canada started to shift/ sink for the first noticeable time during the driest part of the summer this year. My assessment was that the large trees adjacent the house (approximately 30-40’ away) dried out the soil (very high clay...
  13. FishTheStructure

    Ram Steel Beam Composite Beam Analysis with less than 40% Composite Action

    Brilliant - thanks for the response, that setting was exactly what I needed. Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds - Albert Einstein
  14. FishTheStructure

    Ram Steel Beam Composite Beam Analysis with less than 40% Composite Action

    I would like to use Ram Steel Beam to analyze an existing composite beam which I wish to reinforce to reduce the deflection due to an increased loading. The plate reinforcement that I would like to add to the bottom flange causes the existing composite beam (with 45% of full composite action) to...
  15. FishTheStructure

    Personal Engineering Liability Insurance

    I have recently received my P.Eng. designation (Ontario, Canada). As part of becoming a professional, I understand my exposure to liability for my actions both inside and outside of my work has increased significantly. To this end, I am looking into liability insurance. My current thoughts are...
  16. FishTheStructure

    Asbestos

    As Canuck67 suggested, when there is potential for asbestos in an area we need to investigate we always get a hazardous building material assessment done before proceeding with the exploration. When the job goes out for bid, this assessment is included in the tender documents. Great spirits...
  17. FishTheStructure

    Canadian Code - Part 9 Snow Drift Loading

    I think you will find that everyone on this forum that works in Canada likely designs to Part 4... Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds - Albert Einstein
  18. FishTheStructure

    Bending moment in a Pendulum with Spring

    Agree with KootK - the spring does not do any damping unless it has dampening characteristics (think shocks vs. springs in a car's suspension) Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds - Albert Einstein
  19. FishTheStructure

    Underground Parking Structure

    I currently have a project in an existing unheated parking garage below grade (in Southern Ontario!) and when I am down a couple floors below grade it is definitely cold, with a considerable difference in temperature from the summertime. The temperature of the earth itself a few feet down may be...
  20. FishTheStructure

    Stiffness of Partial Moment Connections

    Thanks for the responses. For my current situation I have multiple small moment frames supporting glass spandrel glass therefore I am more concerned about deflection than moment capacity. For my situation I have decided to use full moment connections. When I have more time I will look into...

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