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    How to draw?

    BillPSU ,mgp, IFRs, DRC1 I want to thank each and everyone of you guys for your input. I think mgp was the one who figured the word i missed ,"schematic". These were the drawing i was refering to. i will try each suggetion at a time and see how it goes. as for the Excel thing it looked ok but...
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    How to draw?

    Hi all i teach basics of statics in a college. i am having a hard time drawing all beams and frames in AutoCAD and they do not look nice plus they take a while to draw. instead of AutoCAD, is there a software to help me draw beams and frames with loads on them to use them in tests and papers...
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    Changes in Code

    hi all i was wondering if there is a list of all the changes in the new ACI code from the 99 code. a web reference will be nice. Thank you
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    two way rib system question

    vish57 thank you for your help. i will try that approach and see how it goes. alshaiji
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    hi all how can you calculate the

    hi all how can you calculate the deflection in a waffle slab or the two way system? is there any ACI reference? i have the system shown in the link below and i want to establish the depth of the waffle or two way system based on deflection requirments...
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    two way rib system question

    jheidt2543 First , I want to thank you for your reply. I have contacted some of the manufacurers here in Kuwait City and none of them have provided me with such info. all they say is "you specify the size and we will make it for you". let me address the question to you and all the...
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    two way rib system question

    Hello all Here is the deal. I have a chem. Lab roof that is 15mx13.2m. the lab is column free and the roof carries the offices in the above floor. Go to the URL below to view a plan of the Chem lab. http://malshaiji.topcities.com/room/chemlab.htm My questions are: How can you establish the...
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    Comparing Concrete Codes

    Hi all, i was asked by my boss to find the minimum steel ratio in concrete columns in more than 5 codes. in the ACI i recall its 1%. i am trying my best to look in the web for other codes. up to now i got NOTHING. if someone can point out where to find the solution keeping in mind a refrence to...
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    Circular/Spiral concrete stairs.

    AJUK Can i get a copy of that RC Manual?

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