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  1. jimrcasper

    Grade 5 Shear Safety Factor and sqrt 3

    Per my reference the allowable shear load for a grade 5 bolts is 0.4/sqrt(3)*Fu*Root area. I am designing to an ultimate loading condition (blast loading). I understand the safety factor to be 2.5 (aka 1/0.4). Is this correct, and if so where does the sqrt 3 factor represent. Thanks in advance.
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    Horseshoe shims and bolt bending

    If a horseshoe shim is used between a base plate and slab (assume no grout) is the threaded rod subjected to shear, tension and moment; tension and shear, or something in between (if so is it quantifable). Any help or references would be a great help. Thanks
  3. jimrcasper

    RF Chracteristic of Float Glass

    I have a project which has a RF requirement for the glass of 20db. Does anyone know of a good reference for the RF chacteristics of float glass?
  4. jimrcasper

    Counter sunk fastners

    Is there a decrease in bearing capacity for countersunk fastners in steel? The capacity is reduced by half for aluminum.
  5. jimrcasper

    Special Inspection - Turn of the Nut

    I have been able, all beit for building contruction, to use TDI washers(google squirt washers). The washer squirt a goo ,for lack of better description, once a pre determined tension has been reached. They are a little procey but allow for visual inspection.
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    1/3 Stress Increase History

    With the 1/3 stress increase being phased out, I began to wonder exactly why it came about. So far the research I have done still has not given a definative answer on how the stress increase came about. Doe anyone know the history of the 1/3 stress increase or a good reference on the topic...
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    Wind Tunnel Study and ASCE 7

    A wind tunnel study was done for a high rise condominum complex in Philadelphia, PA. The wind tunnel study was done by a Candian firm. The Candian Building Code requires the wind tunnel study to include an addtional 2 psf for mechanical effects and 4psf/100m of building height for stack effect...
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    Aluminum / Concrete Embedment

    Is it possible to embed Aluminum in concrete without spalling the concrete? Do all Aluminum alloy react the same? Does anyone know of a good reference? I have not been able to find much on this topic.
  9. jimrcasper

    Cladding and Components wind load combination

    The load combination I am refering to is the combination of wind loads from x and y directions (z being the vertical dimension) acting on cladding support structure at the same time. The Cladding support structure is not part of the MWFRS. The situation I am questioning is a cladding anchor...
  10. jimrcasper

    Cladding and Components wind load combination

    How are wind cladding loads combined? For example a corner of a building, how are the wind cladding loads combined, for design the corner support? To the best of my knowledge the ASCE 7 code does not address cladding load combination, it applies orthoginal loads seperately. I see the corner...
  11. jimrcasper

    A449 alloy

    What alloy is typically used in A449 bolts? I would like to specify a smooth rod of equivalent properties. The smooth rod would be 5/8" diameter. Thank you.
  12. jimrcasper

    SAE J429 materail spec or bolt spec

    Thanks for the quick response. Do you happen to know what alloy is used for SAE J429 grade 5 bolts? I could use a copy of the spec. I am trying to get approval to purchase it, but as usual that seems to have hit a dead end. Thanks
  13. jimrcasper

    SAE J429 materail spec or bolt spec

    Does SAE J429 specify a material properties and bolt properties or just bolt properties. (i.e. can I purchase a non threaded SAE J429 rod or would it be a ASTM AXXX steel) I seem to get conflicting responses from coworkers. Any help would be appreciated.
  14. jimrcasper

    Beam Stiffener Material

    I am looking for readily available materials that is available in a minimum 5 foot length,and does not cost too much more that steel. Do you know of any materials that meets these requirements?
  15. jimrcasper

    Beam Stiffener Material

    I am trying to reinforce an aluminum member with steel to control deflection. I do not have enough room to add enough steel to meet the deflection criteria. Does anyone now of a higher modulus material that is readily available in barstock? I have looked into tungsten wihout much luck. Thanks...
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    Stainless steel extrusions

    Does anyone know of a good stainless steel extrusion reference? Also I would like to know what the industry standard tolernaces are, or where to find them? Thanks
  17. jimrcasper

    Stainless steel extrusions

    Does anyone know of a good stainless steel extrusion reference? Also I would like to know what the industry standard tolernaces are, or where to find them? Thanks
  18. jimrcasper

    Pipe diamter transitions

    How was the pipe cut? The pipe was cut with a bandsaw. Was it de-burred afterwards? I believe it to have been deburred afterwards. What is the fluid? Water What is the velocity? 1/4" pipe velocity is approx 392 ft/min. The fluid is also being cooled from ambient room temperature to 32...
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    Pipe diamter transitions

    I current have a 1/2" diamter stainless steel pipe that transitions to a 1/4" diameter steel pipe via a compression fitting. When flowing at steady state the connection emits a low frequecy hum and causes gases to come out of solution. the operating pressure is approximately 20 psi. I have not...
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    Welding Symbol (Finish symbol)

    Does any one know of a through welding symbol reference? I would like to know what the differnt finish symbols represent. I have been refered to AWS A2.4.

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