I have a simple frame of W10 beams. A mechanical unit will rest on it. I am placing W-19-4 grating on the frame. There is very little lateral load coming from unit. What should I specify the contractor to do with grating and w10 joint so that I can assume that grating is acting as shear diaphragm?
What you wrote is correct. For 7/16 thick flanges minimum weld is 3/16". However for 1/8" thick material, maximum weld size is 1/8". But it doesn’t mean that code is wrong. I have a feeling that you cannot furnish this connection as per code without reinforcing HSS web by adding plate. Check...
Howcome allowable bending stress could be different than tensile or compression stress. Bending stress itself is nothing but either tensile or comp stress depending whether below or above the N.A. Any thoughts on this
I need to create an opening in existing roof slab (reinforced concrete).shall I treat both ends of opening as cantilever beam with width equal to opening width (in main span direction only)
I have to update a calc of base shear from IBC 2000 to IBC 2003. I see only one eq (16-56) relevant. Is it so simple now? no consideration to SD1. Thx in advance for your comments
My company in US might get some design work from Saudi Arabia. Boss want to know how are engineering design fees charged in Saudi Arabia. Any body have any idea about it.Thanks.
Besides my full time job, If I take own my own
small structural design job, and place my PE stamp on it
Do I have to have Liability insurance on me.
Of course it is so costly that I cannot afford it.
So I should not do this. or there are some loop holes.
Thanks in advance
Looks like you want to become structural engineer again due to some reason otherwise it is more likely for you to get Project manager / planner or Const manager position than a structural engineer in Toronto. I was away from structural engineering for two years as I did my MBA and wanted to go...
I have to design a basement wall. It will take lateral earth pressure. Also ambulances will be adding surcharge load. What should be the load of ambulances taken in consideration