I have been asked by a client to verify the adequacy of the second level floor in their manufacturing facility to support equipment, storage rack, and fork truck loads. The facility was initially constructed in the 1950's and multiple additions were added through the 1980's.
The original...
I am analyzing a 40 year old two-story structure that is to support new, heavier equipment on the 2nd level. In addition to the new equipment the 2nd level floor will also support rack storage and be subjected to wheel loads from forklifts.
The 2nd level floor system consists of a reinforced...
Can anyone tell me if dissimilar metal protection is required between aluminum and clay masonry? If so, any suggestions for what to use? I am mounting aluminum plates to the face of exposed clay masonry walls. For aluminum embedded in conrete I have used black mastic (i.e. roof tar). For...
I am designing an exterior pipe bridge and trying to decide the best way to provide lateral support in the 70 ft. direction while allowing for thermal expansion of the bar joists.
The pipe bridge consists of two bar joists located approximately 30 feet above grade and clear spanning...
I am designing pipe racks and their foundations to support an overhead material conveying system. The racks are approximately 35 feet tall and are located outside in a 90 mph wind zone. Due to site restrictions, the racks will be spaced approximately 70 feet on center.
The racks are...
I am structurally evaluating the roof framing of a pre-engineered metal building to verify its ability to support the additional weight of a new roof added on top of the existing roof. I have checked the light gauge steel roof purlins for flexure, shear, and deflection. Can anyone tell me...
