Is any one familiar with Scaffold Design.
What is the code of record??. Can any one share some info on this or if you guys have some design material/any publication can you guys share that info.
Hello Frs,
To counter weight concerns on slab, I am design a braced frame structure with Aluminum. Initially for all the fasteners I specified Al alloy 2024 but due to lead time/procurement issues, I have to use A325 Bolts.
Now the issue is, for slip critical connection considering 3/4 in dia...
I am having a field issue with slotted hole dimensions. This is for base plate related to a 20 ft light post in a parking lot
The anchors are 1 in dia, so I specified 1 1/16 in x 2.5 in slotted holes.
By mistake filed drilled 1 1/4 x 2.5 and now they are asking me if I can buy them off. They...
I am checking foundation for sliding. I have the base shear form the structure above.
Now my question do i have to consider lateral force due to foundation weight itself to add to the demand sliding force.
If that is case, I have hard time qualifying foundation for the sliding. Any thoughts
I have a 30 ft long girder which is overstressed by 35% (Combined Bending IR of 1.35). I cannot add any supports in between. Only cover plates are the option. But adding one at the bottom is not providing the req capacity. Any ideas will help.
By the way the portion that is deficit in capacity...
Hello frs,
I have doubts regarding the design a retaining wall (say sheet pile)
Q1: Is slope stability analysis required even though there is a plan to provide retaining wall. If the earth is unstable, doesn't retaining wall provide stability for that earth. If the earth destabilizes and...
Hello,
For the SE exam one of the updated reference is PCI 7th ed.
Can any one kindly brief me on the differences between 7th vs 6th. Is it really critical to have 7th edition? or will 6 th suffice for the exam. The book is really expensive (around $400). I understand that this is not time to...
