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Both ASCE 7-10 (28.4.4) and IBC 2012 (1609.6.3) list minimum wind pressures at 16 psf for walls. ASCE 7-10 also lists 8 psf minimum for vertical projections of roofs.
The minimum wind load comes into play on single story structures particularly in exposure B. There has been much...
Iv'e been asked to design a curved glass stair system that is completely constructed of glass much like those stairs seen in the Apple stores. What FEA program is best suited to modeling curved and flat glass plates that will be joined together with spyders and routels...
I have a multifamily housing project that was stalled for more than a year due to financing while in the wood framing stage. The OSB floor systems show signs of weathering due to rain intrusion. TJI joists are spaced at max 24" o.c and 23/32 OSB SturdiFloor (24" floor span rating) sheathing...