Total of (29) heavily loaded W12x65 columns land on (29) independent existing steel baseplates. It was understood that existing conditions were not perfect and the design documents stated that the contractor shall trim the bottom of individual columns so that the tops are aligned. The contractor...
When integrating pin holes for tension eyebars or standard clevis connections what is the accepted tolerance for the hole placed in the structural. Further what is the tolerance on the roundness for the holes? AISC D6.2 states pin holes shall not be more than 1/32” larger than the pin, however...
What is the basis of chapter 2.4.1 reduction of dead load to 0.6? Some theories are to provide SF against theoretical DL to actual as-built...also to insure overturning SF of 1.5 is met. However, would this combination be needed in a case where DL is well defined and overturning is taken by...
Slide assembly for a marine access bridge to a floating vessel constructed of the following: Upper section 3/32" teflon bonded to 1/8 316 SS plate then to 3/8 Neoprene Pad to A36 backing plate. Bottom Section 1/8" 316L plate with 2B finish seal weled to A36 backing plate.
Envirorment is a...