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I have found conflicting information regarding whether or not A194 Grade 2H can be galvanized. Can someone give me some guidance on this? Thanks in advance.

I am involved in a project where we are backfilling against an existing below grade wall. There is a street adjacent to this wall that must be maintained. This wall has been in place for 50+ years. I have been told to add weep holes to the existing wall prior to backfilling against it. I am...

I am proposingto use sloped backfill to provide lateral reinforcement to a concrete basement wall . The building is being demolished but portions of the basement wall have to remain in place as the floor above is removed. Has anyone done anything similar. Also, any methods of placement and...

I am trying to select a metal building manufacturer. Does anyone have any suggestions/input/advice/warnigs? My client solicited quotes from 3 that I have never dealt with before and I need to choose one. They are all comparable. Thanks in advance

Has to do with IBC Importance factor I would appreciate some input here. IBC Table 1604.5 Category III "structures that represent a substantial hazard to human life...but not limited:" and then it lists various occupant loads. I have an occupant load of 128. As far as I am concerned, this...

I would appreciate some input here. IBC Table 1604.5 Category III "structures that represent a substantial hazard to human life...but not limited:" and then it lists various occupant loads. I have an occupant load of 128. As far as I am concerned, this is a substantial loss of human life...

WHAT IS THE STANDARD FOR BENDING A WIDEFLANGE? I NEED MINIMUM RADIUS FOR W8.

The consulting firm I work for has been very slow for the last couple of years. We are a multi-discipline firm. Some of my engineering friends have been busy at the firms they work for. I am just curious as to the general conditions out there. Is it the firm I am working for or are others...

I am investigating the source of and developing a fix for a beam that has a crack in the web and the bottom flange is bending. The beam is part of a scale structure. There are load cells located approximately 9 inches from the end of the beam. The bending of the flange occurs at the load...

I would appreciate some input on this. I am working on a cost estimate to install new pipe lines. There is 100 feet of existing 30" pipe that needs to be removed and disposed of. The pipe is 25% full of hazardous waste. The site is located in the Detroit Michigan area. Does anyone have...

I have to support a duct off of an existing column. The column is part of a pre-engineered building. It is a tapered column. The load from the duct is minimal but I would still like to check the column for the added stress. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Can anyone give me some insight into the design of structures with aluminum (i.e. reference material, benefits, availability)? I also need direction/references on designing of tapered members.

Does anyone know the governing building and design codes in Portugal?

Can anyone tell me if there are special design codes and considerations when dealing with the food industry( such as meat processing plants)? If so, what are they? Thanks!

Can anyone recommend some good design aides/books for commercial design engineering?

I am a Civil/Structural engineer in the United States. I may be involved in a project that will be constructed in Portugal. Can anyone suggest any code or standards handbooks that will be beneficial for foundation and steel design for this location? Thanks!

I have a project where I have to prevent birds from entering a settling pond in an industrial facility. I am planning on designing a 1.5" sq. netting system supported by a 3/8" stainless steel wire grid fastened to posts installed around the perimeter of the pond. Besides potential...

Per UBC 1922.10.3, Structural plain concrete members are not permitted in Seismic Zones 2, 3 & 4. UBC 1921.4.1 refers to "frame members". Is this refering to moment frame members only or does it include members of a braced frame structure? Chapter 21 of ACI seems to only refer to...

Per UBC 1922.10.3 Structural plain concrete members are not permitted in Seismic Zones 2, 3 & 4. UBC 1921.4.1 refers to "frame members". Is this refering to moment frame members only or does it include members of a braced frame structure? Chapter 21 of ACI seems to only refer to...