I am a stickler to sound logic, e.g. significant figures, etc. However, My question arises from maybe a more philosophical standpoint (or poorly assumed to be). I see structural engineering as having 4 main components where variability may or will arise. 1.Loading 2.Engineering Analysis 3...
I am designing a free-standing beam-column that is supporting a piece of the world trade center for a memorial. It is 8" thick roughly 14.5' high. Klu/r is roughly 150. (fixed base & r=.3h) How would I go about designing this member? Should I consider it for sidesway? All beam column examples I...
I am analyzing the retaining wall of a water reservoir in Baltimore County, Maryland that was built in the 1920's and I have no other information regarding the concrete other than it is designated on an old drawing as "Class A" for the wall/footing and "Class B" for the Containment bottom slab...
I am a structural engineer and I would like to know if there is a calculation that translates the peak dynamic motion of a large HVAC unit to an equivalent static force for simplification. Or, do HVAC suppliers, such as Trane, have data available for the engineer's use?
-rob
I am a structural engineer and I would like to know if there is a calculation that translates the peak dynamic motion of a large HVAC unit to an equivalent static force for simplification. Or, do HVAC suppliers, such as Trane, have data available for the engineer's use?
-rob
I have a 8' 2x4 @16" wall that is sheathed by 1/2" structural plywood. There is a very heavy mechanical unit being installed at the top of the wall (on the second floor). I am checking the compressive strength of the studs and I know the species and grade of the lumber but I am not sure whether...
