hey there.
I have a wind vane that is effectively a thin sheet of stainless steel bent into a quarter circle, meant to re-direct airflow.
I am trying to figure out if there are any standards or equations for determining the longest these vanes can span before buckling. Does anyone have...
I have a wind vane that is effectively a thin sheet of stainless steel bent into a quarter circle, meant to re-direct airflow.
I am trying to figure out if there are any standards or equations for determining the longest these vanes can span before buckling. Does anyone have experience with...
Hey all, I'm using a wood beam to partially support a continuous span section of joists which bear upon it. Are there any industry standards for this type of bearing connection, especially to ensure lateral bracing of the supporting beam since this beam is not sheathed? See photo for what I...
Are there any general guidelines for determining the capacity of an old wooden beam built early-mid 1900s? I was going to back calculate the capacity but am unsure if I should use the allowable stresses of douglas-fir or go more conservative.
Thank you!
