I was wondering if any one knows the requirement of design for existing buildings that would be adding new floors.My understanding is the IBC code requires buildings to be designed based on the most recent code if the added load on the existing building exceeds 10%. What does NYC building code...
Can some one tell me when it comes to wind pressure acting on cladding and components,(walls) do you add the windward and leeward pressures or each acts separately?
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Has anyone taken the ICC Welding (S2) exam? If so any hints as to what study material is best to prep for the test, besides the standard welding codes?
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Does any one know whether the NYC DOB requirement for special inspections (TR-1) requires PE license & ICC certification for welding and bolting is mandatory or still pending further clarification and new rules? PE's with over 10-15 years of relevant experience also require the ICC certification?
Can any one explain the purpose of the last inspection item on the form, referred to as "final, Directive 14". I have a case where I have been asked to provide special inspection for High strength bolt, welding and structural stability,for a small renovation job, however I have been additionally...
can anyone tell me the extent of underpinning details that is required to be shown on the structural contract drawings in NYC for getting permits? Do the structural drawings need to show all the excavation bracing details under the existing underpinned elements, or can the specifics of the means...
I have a laminated glass panel wall that is spanning vertically 6 ft and fixed at the base. Typically I have seen modulus of rupture values of 24000 psi for glass panels (tempered/laminated).Also typically a factor of safety of 4 is used to obtain the allowable bending stress = 6000 psi.Does any...
As it is known commonly when designing handrails as per the code one designs for a concentrated force of 200 lb, or uniform load of 50 lb/ ft.My question is does the nyc code allow for 1/3 stress reduction in this case? can the 200 lb load be considered temporary, to allow for the stress reduction?
I was wondering if some one can provide guidance form the following wind analysis condition:
a metal screen that is supported by vertical and horizontal steel tubes is supported on top of a 18 story bldg.the screen has 3 sides and the fourth side is the side of the existing bldg.The screen is...
Does any one know where to find info / literature on designing an embedded railing post in concrete that has a sleeve? typically I have seen posts embedded 6 inch in concrete that has been core drilled with a grouted sleeve in the hole. Are there any guidelines as to minimum depth, or any design...
