It's been some time since I researched FRP design.
Can anyone tell me if FRP can be used as SOLE reinforcing in concrete railings?
I'd like to eliminate steel.
Please refer to specific codes.
Thank You.
I have searched some older threads for an answer, but the responses are not totally relevant to my situation.
We're renovating a 1920' era structure. It has timber piles with concrete pile caps.
-I want to know if reducing the water table around an old timber pile will cause damage to the...
I am reviewing a site in North Florida...
The site is in a FEMA X(unshaded) zone.
There is a river passing by the house on one side, about 1,000 feet away. On that side, the nearest flood zone is AE, which is about 500 feet from the site. The BFE is 5.0 feet.
There is also a wetland on the...
This is regarding anchors for a steel column. The contractor installed the threaded anchor rods at the wrong location. We now have to post-install the rods. I cannot get brand-name epoxy anchor systems to work.
4 - 1" x 24" diameter rods with nut at end
6" spacing each way
I am looking for a...
I'm doing some research on the possibility of using PVC Board as a buck for a window attachment.
I was wondering if any of you all may have used PVC in structural applications...where you found the material data...what applications have you used it...etc.
I'm looking for bending and...
I'm working on a very unorthodox design that requires the use of 1/8" steel plate to create large tubular sections. The plate will be cut from sheet and welded at the corners of the box. The rectangular dimensions vary quite a bit. I have attached a sketch of one of the larger shapes...which is...
Hello,
I'm doing some research...
A client wishes to add to the retained height of an existing masonry retaining wall. The wall is approximately 6' high and is built with reinforced solid-grouted 8" cmu. They wish to add about 24" to the top of the wall.
I'm considering different things to...
Hello SE's:
Question: When designing masonry walls to resist wind forces, are you using C&C pressures ... or MWFRS pressures?
From day one as and SE, I was told to use C&C pressures. Since then ... I have always used C&C pressures ... but according to the definition for MWFRS in ASCE7 ... it...
Subject: Preliminary Research
Problem: There is a sewer pipe drainage problem in a two story condo. The condo hired a plumber to investigate the problem, and he believes the only solution is to remove and replace the sewer pipe. The plumber wants to create a tunnel(3'x3') below the slab to...
We are designing a metal frame building which will abut an existing metal building.
In order to maximize floor area we'd like to place the the steel columns of the new building directly next to the slab edge of the existing building.
The existing metal building foundation is a thickened edge...
I'd like to calculate the maximum capacity of a monolithic pad footing including the sloped sides and any acceptable portion of the slab on grade.
Specs:
4'x4'x16" deep
sloped sides are 45 degrees
4" slab on grade
I typically wouldn't consider using the sloped sides or the slab on grade, but...
A plumbing contractor has drilled and epoxied 3/8" dia. dowels into the bottom of the stems of Double-T's. If the bottom strand has been severed, what would be a solution to repair the problem?
I am considering having GPR performed to determine the actual depth of the bolt penetration, and if...
I have to determine if a double man door opening (6'-0" x 6'-8") can be cut into an existing, 19 story concrete shear wall. The opening would be at the 2nd floor level.
I plan to use a FE analysis to obtain the stresses around the opening.
Can anyone offer any suggestions about doing this...
