On the vast majority of load bearing CMU wall design we do in our office, the vertical bar spacing is established and all vertical bars are extend to the foundation via dowels. In other words, the vert bar spacing matches the dowel spacing. I am wondering if anyone has experience with only...
In our office, we have a "rule of thumb" that cap plates are typically provided at the top of all wide flange columns in structural steel framing, unless there is a compelling reason not to do so (erection issues, etc.) - even those with beams framing into the flanges and/or web only.
I haven't...
I have been asked to design a small tank (31" dia x 144" tall) to be used as a water/air separator. The tank is to be designed for full vacuum and atmospheric positive pressure, and is to be shop tested to 1.5 times working pressure.
I know that the pressure vessel code covers tanks above...
