I am going to buildup on tool steel s5/06 for repair purposes, i have limited option of using electrodes which includes E8018-B2L and E12018M. I have also E309 and inconel.
From my point of view in order to have good tensile strength i should use E12018M or E8018-B2L (2nd preference).
Please...
What are the end support types of flush type girts or purlins if they are welded to the columns.
In my view it should be fixed type. Moment also act at the end in all three direction.
Correct me if i am wrong?
I am analyzing shed design on staad pro. I have released moments at the start and end of roof purlins. But still purlins are failing under slenderness. May be because the force is acting at the ends and the purlins are behaving like columns. Which is also true in real case as the purlins are...
I am designing an industrial shed. Please see the attached picture. Can I enclose the shed all from the four sides up to the lowest purlin. I have analyzed this shed on staad.pro and its OK as per ASD design methodology under wind loads.
I have heard that it is important to give gap in...
