I am working on a project where the project specifications state the following:
Thermal Movements: Allow for thermal movements from ambient and surface temperature changes. Base calculations on surface temperatures of materials due to both solar heat gain and nighttime-sky heat loss.
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The EOR has requested that I provide a calculation showing the torsional capacity of a bolted-bolted double angle connection between a W8 beam and a W8 girder. My thought was to resolve the torsion through bolt tension in the bolts on the beam side. My concern now is how I design the angle leg...
I have a 2-1/2" concrete slab that spans between fin plates at a stair landing. The fin to fin spacing is 21". There are #6 reinforcing steel bars that spans between the fin plates and are welded to the fins with a 1/4" fillet weld all around. The reinforcing steel bars are located mid-depth of...
Just wanted to get some feedback on what people have had success in marketing a specialty structural engineering firm. I have about 6 to 7 clients at this point, but would like to expand that to about 10 to 12. My firm provides structural engineering services to steel fabricators and...
