Hi all,
I am looking for the formulars to calculate the J (torsional constant) and Cw (warping constant)for the starred angle compression member (See attachment). Can anyone point me to the right directions or resources? Does a starred angle shape be considered as a single or double...
Hi all,
I have an existing building with a slope roof and a new building with a flat roof. The existing building is about 20' higher than the new building. I calculated the snow balance and the snow drift based on windward direction on the new flat. Then, I calculated the sliding snow from...
DaveAtkins,
In the Masonry Structures Behavior and Design published by the Masonry Society shows deflection limit = 0.007*h for Strength Design Method.
ZE
Thank you, all. The letter should be arrived this week. Congratulation to the ones who passed and good luck to the ones who need more luck.
ZEstructural
dmx,
Check with your client for which version of code F or G he wants you to use. For example, Crown Castle International requires their towers are analyzed accordance with G-code. Also, check with the local code enforcement department where the tower is located. The industry uses G-code now.
Hi All,
This is my first time to design a pile foundation for a tank. I need tips from the experience engineers. Thank you in advance. I have a 40' dia. tank and use 44' dia. pile cap. Here are the steps I followed from a foundation textbook:
1. Find P (Total WT of tank and fluid)
2...