If you find the concrete and placement are adequate and follow the project specifications, also review what (if any) additional cure and sealer product or finishing formulas where added to this slab. A poor quality sealer and application can be the root of these cracks especially for such a...
Our office is considering the "Girder-Slab" system for a condominium project. Has anyone used this system or designed the steel for this system? I am looking for feedback and professional experiences regarding the design, construction, and use of this system.
Assuming the project is steel construction. I recommend you review Technical Report No. 65 -"Expansion Joints in Buildings" prepared by the Standing Committee on Structural Engineering of the Federal Construction Council, Building Research Advisory Board, Division of Engineering, National...
What are the requirements per ACI/CRSI for the type, material, and precribed placement for concrete reinforcing bar ties. Is there a guide for the type of tie, for instance if it is steel, what gage and what spacing is required. Can anyone provide a reference. Does it address "bag ties" or...
Our office has been using Scadd Draft for almost two years now, and we are extremely happy with the ease of use and corporate standardization.
I work for a small (8) person structural/civil firm and our structural group of (5) was lost so to speak when we switched from Autocad 14 w/ Softdesk...
