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Thru bolts in existing concrete column
Thanks all for the comments so far. I'll try to answer some of the questions that came up... slta - I know where the vertical/horizontal reinf in the columns is and as long as it was built somewhat close to the existing drawings it shouldn't be a problem. port/ron - I hadn't check bearing yet...- cmoran
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- Forum: Structural engineering general discussion
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Joist questions
WWTEng, 1. You are correct that joists as part of a frame (or resisting axial load) will need to have bottom chord extensions at the columns. 2. If you look in the Vulcraft Joist catalog they have tables for approximate cambers of joists. However, if you will have special situations where...- cmoran
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- Forum: Structural engineering general discussion
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Thru bolts in existing concrete column
Hello all I am looking for some guidance on thru bolts in an existing concrete column (see attached pdf for clarification.) I have pretty high loads when factored around 350 kips to be exact and using 1 1/2" bolts in double shear I can get the bolts to work for the shear. However, right now I...- cmoran
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- Forum: Structural engineering general discussion
