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Shear load distribution across group of resin fixed studs in masonry
Can anyone offer any thoughts on this matter? I need to design a steel beam connection to a masonry wall. I need to connect it via an end plate and I plan to use steel threaded studs fixed using epoxy-based resin into the masonry substrate. As there needs to be a group of studs, I am worried...- pdzeng
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- Forum: Structural engineering general discussion
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phi angle of clays
I am working on a project where I need to determine the phi angle of an overconsolidated clay for retaining wall design. I have been informed by colleagues that the best way is to infer this data is from correlations with PI and that triaxial testing on clays typically yields phi angles of...- pdzeng
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- Forum: Foundation engineering
