I'm a structural engineer working for the department of defense. I am currently trying to predict the throw distance for pieces of a structure following an internal detonation of a munition.
We have a 3 sided box with a ceiling. The box is made of steel panels which are welded to a steel...
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I'm trying to prove that a foundation design is adequate for sliding for a soil having an effective friction (phi') of 37 degrees. Is the coefficient of friction (mhu) between the concrete and the soil equal to the tangent of the effictive friction (37 degrees)? I want to double...
I have recently learned that in many new residences being constructed the homes are not at all anchored to the foundation. There are no anchor bolt connections between the sill plate and the cmu stemwall. Additionally, stemwalls are not fully grouted or grouted at set intervals. Since these...
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A college student I know was recently asking me a question about nomenclature that I was not sure I could clearly answer. I am hoping that you can provide me some guidance and a more logical explanation to provide him.
What is the difference between a lbm and a slug and how do...
