I am what today may be considered an "old" engineer, maybe outdated.... I want to go back to the basics of engineering and want to review/update my knowledge of torsional analysis.
I tried for the first time in more than 20 years to check the design of a connection including torsional...
I am required to show calculations of the embedment depth of posts on an aluminum fence 6' tall. There are two conditions:
1. the posts are anchored on a 6" slab on grade, I proposed 4" anchorage depths on non-shrinking grout.
2. The posts are anchored on a compacted sandy soil, I...
I am in the procerss of designing a spiral stair and I do not know how to calculate the moment on the spiral column.
What are the load consideration? I am assuming all the load on one side thinking of people liningto the same side.
Do you have any ideas or suggestions?
