I am working on an anchorage design in accordance with Eurocode. In cases where Eurocode is unclear, I can refer to other sources, and in extreme cases I can apply for a waiver of a code requirement if I have a good justification to do it an alternate way. So, here is the situation at issue...
I have a question about AASHTO 2020 Section 6.8.4, snip below for convenience:
I am designing a temporary tower for support of bridge erection. The tower will be a truss tower consisting of HSS members for the primary longitudinal legs and lateral bracing, and with thin diagonal lattice...
I am reviewing/updating an existing spreadsheet designing post-tensioned I-girders to AASHTO. There is a check included for control of cracking distribution reinforcement in accordance with 5.6.7. I'll copy the relevant equation below so we're all on the same page.
The spreadsheet is now...
I am reviewing a proposed connection for a tower foundation that has the detail shown in the sketch below. The contractor wants to use corrosion protection tape at the top portion of the anchor bolt. They did not provide any info on the tape, and from the manufacturer's website I can see it is...
I have a large solid box reinforced concrete beam (h = 5m, b = 4m) with a horizontal construction joint 3.5m from the bottom. I am working with a spreadsheet previously set up by someone else that checked the situation referring to Eurocode 2, 6.2.4:
They calculated q = VQ/I, with V =...
The section in the 2020 version of AASHTO reads: "For members that are noncomposite for negative flexure in the final condition, additional shear connectors shall be provided in the region of points of permanent load contraflexure". However the commentary reads "the purpose of the additional...
My wife and I are looking into the possibility of moving to Europe, specifically Amsterdam, within the next year. I have 6 years experience doing consulting work for bridge design in a few major East Coast cities. My experience is a mix of design, construction support, inspection and management...
