I need to connect a steel beam (W-shape) to a concrete columns (30"X30"). I was planning to use an embedded plate with welded headed studs. I checked the concrete capacity following appendix D of ACI 318-08 for a two edge condition (edges parallel to the shear force). The edge breakout mode...
I was wondering if anybody happens to know the limits (if any) to differential deflection between two or more parallel beams. I have a case where the differential deflection between parallel-adjacent beams is as much as 1/4". The beams have a span of 24 ft. Due to the architecture I can not get...
