I wanted to ask if it is common practice to specify a polystyrene sleeve over the first 12” of a hairpin-type reinforcement bar that ties the wall footing into a concrete slab. I saw the detail used in an example problem in the book “Masonry Structures”, by Drysdale. It seems like a good idea to...
I was curious if anyone could explain how an engineer becomes personally liable for design errors on projects. I believe that a PE is personally liable in the US if they seal a set of drawings and a claim occurs. So does E&O insurance cover both the company as well as the individual? What about...
My question deals with the transfer of moment from the base of a tank wall into the tank slab. I know that this connection can be assumed closer to pinned of fixed depending on the reinforcement detailing.
But, if this connection is assumed close to fixed, what kind of reinforcement is...
I wanted to get some feedback on a mat foundation detailing observation. I have seen detailing of mat foundations with projections beyond the vertical walls having the top bars bent down along the outside edges in both directions. These bends along the outside act as a stirrup, closing the top...
Are there any Robot (ISS) software users that might share some opinons of this program? This program seems to be very impressive, much more then most competitors. I don't know how wide-spread the use is in the US, but understand that it is number one in Europe. Thanks for your help.
My question is about which FEA software, with concrete plate design ability, is the best for the US. It seems that STAAD is the most popular and has the majority of the market. What are your opinions of STAAD overall and would you recommend buying it compared with competitors? I have reviewed...
