Hi all,
I need to come up with design depths for scour of pilings (working in SW Florida) - is there a standard reference guide/map that has this outlined? If not, is there a typical procedure to obtain a conservative value that DEP will not dispute?
Thanks,
G.S.
Hi all,
Wondering if anyone has access to a catalog with specs for Hughes anchors - looking for uplift on an anchor called the "Sanibel". I checked the USP site, and cant seem to find it. Thanks in advance!
Hi all,
I'm working on a house in the Florida Keys - we have a 180mph wind with exposure D. My roof truss uplift reaction (common truss) are ~5k! - can anyone suggest a proper anchor to a wood stud wall for this monster. I know there is now a question of going to a CMU wall, but we would like...
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I am working on modifying an old building ('31), which had the beams fireproofed by concrete encasement. We are increasing the loads and the beams by themselves no longer cut it. Can anyone point to me an appropriate procedure as to how these beams can be analysed as composite? (or if...
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For those of you who are familiar with pile testing rigs... I am designing one that needs to handle +-600k; the catch is that the contractor asked that I provide a plate through which he will connect his jack to load rig. With the current geometry of the rig, my plate is spanning ~14...
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I've been tasked with determining a nominal thickness of a post-tensioned slab - the actual slab design will be done by another firm, but we do need to know the minimum so that the architect will not have to revise elevations later. I am basing my calcs on puncture shear w/ shear from...
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I am designing a connection for a transfer beam whose web is at 90 degree angle to the column which rests on top. I am looking to distribute the load using a base-plate and two(?) stiffeners within the transfer beam. I would like to make sure that the base plate is sufficiently stiff...
Hi everyone,
Someone once mentioned to me some minimum column splice moment capacity requirements by AISC - I was wondering if someone can point me to them, I have not been able to dig them up.
Thanks,
-G.S
