I am designing a building in a high wind zone and there is a tremendous amount of uplift on the roof members, specifically the beams. Are there any rescourses out there that talk about how to design the bridging for those members (basically I am bracing the beam members at midpoint)? I looked...
I was wondering if any one knew where to find info on the diaphramatic action of the hollow core precast plank, with and without topping.
I realize that with a topping the plank will act as a rigid diaphragm, but without a topping is the plank a flexible diaphragm? I know it depends on...
