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Analysis - cut hole thru existing two way slab
The hole that you are proposing to cut is not that large. Of course the strength of the slab will be reduced, but I do not see why there would be a problem redistributing the load to other slab strips. The main problem is the reinforcing ratio. You will probably have to assume the min...- drgeers
- Post #7
- Forum: Concrete Engineering general discussion
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Torsion in Wide Flange Beams
CottageGuy, In the case of a wide flange beam, you cannot use the Polar Moment of Inertia as Ix+Iy. This method only works in closed sections, such as pipes and tubes. In fact you will need to use the torsional constant (J). for a wide flange this is (you will find that the torsional...- drgeers
- Post #2
- Forum: Structural engineering general discussion
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Perforated plate pressure drop calculations?
I had a similar project. Look up the Industrial Perferators Association on-line. They have a lot of information and charts for pressure drops.- drgeers
- Post #3
- Forum: Civil/Environmental engineering general discussion
