In order to support the roof joists, embedded plates connected to concrete with shear studs are used.
In a critical condition, the roof joist is aligned with the panel edge, so the plate will be embedded at the edge of the panel.
I need to find out formulas to calculate the shear studs when they...
60-ksi shear studs are welded to 36-ksi base metal plates or beams. All books I have read use the 60 ksi value when calculating stud strength. I have always used the lower, 36-ksi base metal strength, but I have found so many authors using the 60 ksi value, that I am truly concerned I am...
I am looking for a good professional HVAC software to perform load calculations.
So far, I have found the Trane software and Wrightsoft. They both seem very good, but I can't decide which one is best.
I'd appreciate any input from users who perfrom residential and commercial heat load...
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Can somebody please indicate me the design approach and formulas to determine the legth adn diameter of Perforated Pipe in a rock bed (French Drain).
Additionally, what is the criteria to determine the amount and size of the catch basins connected to the drainage pipes?
This is a...
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I have been required to submit embedment calculations for a stair handrail with posts embedded in the concrete steps (pretty typical). The condition is not related to plates and anchors subject to axial loading, but to posts embedded directly in concrete, the posts being subject to...
