ACI has a new techincal document that discusses alternative shear reinfocement (like Decon studrail).
I don't know the name of the document, but you should be able to find through ACI publications order desk.
your problem definition is incomplete. more info is needed to solve your deisgn problem. direction of loading, materials, geometry of weld joint. etc.
hire a consulting engineer if you have no one on staff that can solve this design problem for you.
There are a couple of industry committees that you may wish to check out. ACI-551 (Tilt-up Concrete Construction), Gary Weiler current chariman [<A HREF="mailto:gweiler@home.com">gweiler@home.com</A>] and TCA (Tilt-up Concrete Association) Ed Sauter Executive Director [<A...
Your question can not be answered without more details of the truss design, loads, deflection requirements, etc.<br>
The manufacturers of prefab roof trusses publish span and load capacity information for their trusses. I suggest that you contact the manufacturers.<br>
Does the use of carbon fiber impregnated concrete create a galvanic couple with the steel rebar that leads to deterioration of the carbon fibers or the steel rebar?
We do place a dollar value on life in engineering design. Most structures and many mechanical devices (cars, airplanes, etc.) can be made safer for the user, but only at higher cost. <br>
We all accept a certain level or risk upon our birth. We compound this when we buy and use potentially...
Post your question to ACI concrete forum. ACI publishes a structural journal and a material journal bimonthly. Over the past few years both magazines have included many articles relevant to your inquiry. The authors of these articles can surely lead you to the products that you need.<br>
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