I have a relatively simple part that I'm trying to run a stress analysis on. When trying to mesh the part I'm receiving an "unable to mesh part" error message. Additionally, there is nothing reported on the mesh error report. I've attached the part for your use, any help would be greatly...
I am designing cladding elements that will be installed on the exterior ground floor of an existing high rise (500ft mean roof height). The maximum height that the cladding elements will be installed on the building will not exceed 20 ft above grade level.
Ideally, my client would like to use...
Is there a reference for various aluminum LFRS R Factors similar to what ASCE 7 gives in chapter 12? I have looked in the 2015 Aluminum Design Manual and didn't see it specifically addressed and my google search didn't turn up very much useful information. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
I'm new to the Energy Conservation Code and have been having back and forth exchanges with an Architect regarding the continuous insulation that he has specified for a wall assembly on a project that we're currently working on. I was hoping that someone may be able to tell me if I am correctly...
I'm new to the Energy Conservation Code and have been having back and forth exchanges with an Architect regarding the continuous insulation that he has specified for a wall assembly on a project that we're currently working on. I was hoping that someone may be able to tell me if I am correctly...
I'm beginning to study for the PE exam and do not have a great deal of experience in designing Foundations and Footings. I am looking for a textbook/design guide that will present the theory behind foundation and footing design along with detailed example problems (preferably compliant with ACI...
I work for a company that manufactures and installs aluminum composite cladding panel systems. We've recently ran into a buzz-saw of questions regarding why we are taking a 0.7 reduction in the wind pressure for our deflection calculations. I have referenced all who question this reduction to...
I have recently prepared some connection calculations where my company will be attaching Aluminum Extrusions to light gauge framing using #12-14 Drill Point #3 self tapping fasteners. Ever since I have been using these types of fasteners I have been using a safety factor of 3 to reduce the...
I am currently designing an Aluminum framed panel that will contain an aluminum mesh screen and have been asked to provide calculations to verify that the panel can adequately resist the applied wind pressures of the building as well as the dead load of the frame itself. The real question is...
I've been given the task in looking into fastener alternatives that our company can use to attach 6063-T6 Aluminum Extrusions to various substrates with different grades of carbon steel fasteners.
The particular application I'm looking at applying this fasteners in are for Drained/Back...
