I have some dilemma on ASCE 7-05 Sec 6.2. Definition of Building enclosure classification.
According to ASCE 7-05 Sec 6.2.,
Building OPEN: a building building having each wall atlest 80% open.
Building PARTIALLY ENCLOSED: a building which complies with both
1-total area of opening in the...
Hello folks:
I came across this clause in ASCE 5-05/ACI 530-05 sec 2.2.32
"Allowable tensile stresses for masonry elements subjected to out-of-plane or in-plane bending shall be in accordance of table 2.2.3.2 "
Table 2.2.3.2 gives allowable flexural tensile stress values
for clay and cmu.
My...
Hi everyone,
I was wondering if anyone has tips on how to model
a steel frame on ETABS only for gravity loading and estimating foundation reaction. (no lateral force)
The structure is:
-1 storey steel frame (high and low roofing)
-roof joist and deck system
I modelled the structure as:
-...
Hello everyone,
I am looking for some tips on flag pole design.
(any material or approach)
Flagpole height: 4'-0"
Location: on top of Entrance canopy roof (16'-20' from ground floor)
how to calculate the wind load on the flag pole.
Thanks
Inju
Hello Everyone,
Somebody knows how to download a trial/demo version of the latest ETABS/SAP/SAFE programs?
Anyone having demo version to share?
I have trouble finding it on CSI website.
Thanks
INJU
Hello everyone,
Have you ever designed/ or have some tips on Flood wall design?
The condition is :
-NON-COASTAL FLOOD WALL
-CONCRETE
-APPROX. 10'-0" FLOOD WATER HEIGHT
-1'-0" FREEBOARD
ASCE-7 States as:
-Can be treated as retaining wall with additional consideration to the following...
