Does anyone know of any good design resources for large (100' ID) steel storage tanks? I need to bear a truss bent on the outer ring of an existing tank and am looking for some guidance.
Any assistance is appreciated.
Does anyone know what yield and ultimate strengths the steel with designation A283C is? Is there anything else I need to know about this steel plate material?
Thanks.
Is the 1997 UBC still the governing building code in the state of California?
Does anyone know if any local jurisdictions have (or are permitted to) adopt a different code?
I have heard rumblings that California may adopt an IBC code in the future. Does anyone know the status of this?
We have a project that includes a fire separation wall. As per architects, the wall construction is this: Each side of the wall must be designed as two separate structures. This is not a problem. The issue is that there is a large bank of doors in this wall. Therefore, a third separation...
What is entailed in AISC Certification and how important do you feel it is? We have a project out for bid where the steel fabricator is to be AISC Certified, and many fabricators are crying foul because they aren't. Any assistance would be helpful
Does anyone know of any publications giving some history to the current steel girder splice design provisions in AASHTO (section 10.18)?
Either AASHTO publications or from some other source, has anyone found such a work?
WHAT IS THE GENERAL OPINION ON MASONRY CONTROL JOINTS - ARE THEY REQUIRED FOR INTERIOR WALLS NOT EXPOSED TO WEATHER (EXCEPT DURING CONSTRUCTION)? IF REQUIRED, DO THE GENERAL SPACING REQUIREMENTS (25'-30') STILL GOVERN OR CAN THIS BE LENGTHENED? ANY ASSISTANCE IS APPRECIATED.
BOCA table 2107.1 and IBC table 2109.4.1 give masonry wall lateral support requirements. The codes read that this support can be supplied by cross walls, pilasters, etc. but give no sizing requirements for said support. Especially pilasters, does anyone have a published reference that...
I cannot find information on several items concerning stucco.
1. What is a typical unit weight for stucco? Is it the same as for concrete?
2. How thick is stucco usually placed? Is 7/8" thick out of the ordinary?
3. Is there a limiting deflection for headers that support stucco...
Is there a limiting height to width ratio for masonry shear walls in either the IBC or ACI 530? Also, are perforated masonry shear walls permitted or discussed in either publication? I cannot find information on either. thanks
AASHTO Article 10.24.6.1 gives guidance on fastener spacing for "sealing against the penetration of moisture in joints". Ohio DOT's concrete deck haunch starts at the bottom of the top flange and proceeds to the deck at an angle. This means that the outside (above the top flange) top...
