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slab type-P.T or conventional?
Under what circumstances is it appropriate/efficient to use post-tensioning versus conventional reinforced concrete slab? Specifically, I am designing a building with column spacing of either 15'-27'-15' in one direction and 29'-0" spans in the other direction. We can not have beams due...- 1sa
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- Forum: Concrete Engineering general discussion
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Gap in connections
We have T,Y,K typ tube to tube connections fillet welded in a project. In some cases the fit up gap is greater than the code allowable 3/16”. The code does not address what the remedial fix is for gaps larger than this. The erector is requesting to butter the base metal but putting an...- 1sa
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- Forum: Welding, Bonding & Fastener engineering
