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    Temporary reduction of wind load

    Thanks! Any Canadian structural guys out there too? This monster is also used in Canada...
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    Temporary reduction of wind load

    Guys, I am in the business of designing movable equipment similar to giant cranes. I am looking for a code that allows the temporary reduction of wind load design during transient conditions. For me, my transient condition is less than 5 minutes. Both before and after the transient I will...
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    What is considered "critical component"?

    I've been looking for a definition or a guide on what constitutes a critical component to be included in the Critical Components List for the Technical Construction File. I have not had too much success. My intuition tells me that it has to be based on safety (i.e. all components on the safety...

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