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    EN 1993-3-2 Vortex Shedding Background

    This thread is inquiring about the background information related to 9.2.2(3) of EN 1993-3-2. My understanding is that this means if a chimney/stack is taller than 16 meters and the critical wind speed for vortex shedding is greater than 20 m/s then vortex shedding does not need to be...
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    ASCE 7 Wind Load on Silo Type Structures

    This question has to do with the proper selection of wind load chapter that is to be applied to a silo type structure. The structure in question is a 50 ft diameter x 100 ft tall cylindrical structure that is open on both the bottom and top (i.e. no floor and no roof). The structure is...
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    Elastic-Plastic Analysis Resources

    Outside of ASME Section VIII Division 2 Part 5, are there any good books, articles, or general resources that take a deep dive into the weeds of all things elastic-plastic FEA?
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    Unbraced Length of Compression Members in Lattice Towers

    I am looking at a steel derrick structure (lattice tower) constructed with tubular members. The point of concern is the unbraced lengths used for the main braces that have secondary braces connected at intermediate points. The two main braces that the secondary brace is connected to can be in...

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