I'm currently designing a bridge abutment for a pre-engineered steel bridge.
I have done similar designs in the past.
The bridge is a 40'x16' single span with one fixed bearing and one expansion bearing.
A colleague advised me that I should design the abutment stem assuming that the bridge...
I am currently designing a steel intermediate moment frame (IMF)in seismic design class D for two large garage door openings in a residential structure.
As a result of my code research, it is my understanding that any FEMA 350 prequalified moment connection can be used with the 2002 Seismic...