I can not find the ASTM reference for STEEL diamond plates. I found aluminum tread plate astm B632, but need one for steel diamond plate (tread plate). Not stainless steel either, just a mill finish. Any ideas?? It has to exist somewhere...right??
Has anyone heard of a 200 kip vehicle load? I am supposed to design a concrete slab with a 200-kip rated hatch. That is all the info I have for it. I was wondering if anyone has heard of this loading and does it cover a specified area? or is it just a point load? I am curious because I need to...
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I am having a hard time finding the shear strength of Controlled Density Fill (CDF). I am designing an underground utility vault that is buried deeper than usual. Due to the excess soil pressures and thin-walled precast vault, the contractor must install CDF around the outside of the vault...