Can anyone tell me where to find an explaination of the types of lateral force resisting systems that are listed in IBC 2000 Table 1617.6.2. I'm really talking about what they mean by "detailed"," ordinary", "special" and "intermediate". Examples of what...
In the Schaum's Outline for Steel Design on page 163 in the connection chapter it says if a connection is to be made of both welds and bolts that the bolts must be slip critical? Where I can I find this in the AISC mannual or codes? Are these to be "SC" because of possible load...
What precaution and adjustments should be made during cold weather for the welding of shear studs onto a composite beam? Any good references or sources?? Thanks.
What are the primary differences in "Auger Cast Piles" and Cassions? Is there another name for an "Auger Cast Pile" Any good references for design? Thanks.
I am trying to reinforce an existing composite beam. The beam is a W12X14, 20' long, with a 5" concrete deck. There are 21 uniformly spaced shear studs across its length.
Are their any references that cover something like this?
I'm trying estimate the min dry unit weight of a cohesionless backfill we will be using. I am in need of this value to estimate (Ko)for a wall with compacted backfill. I have:
Max Dry Density
D85
D30
Cu
D60
D15
D10
Classification
Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
What organization is the "Authority" in wood design and construction? What I mean by this is who is the equivalent in wood design and construction as AISC is to steel design and construction?
Thanks
Anyone have any experience with using wood I-joists. I am considering using them and wood like some input from anyone that has spec'd them. I am looking at span of around 20-25' with 5/8" flooring above. Thanks.
Any input on top flange bracing of a W-shape steel beam with 5/8" flooring? I've read this is fine to do..Any comments or references on the subject would be appreciated. Intution tells me that the bracing strenth of the flooring is very minimal. Thanks.
Can someone give a me an explanation of the differences and when to use each of the two earth pressures. I've read allot about it it seems kinda vauge about when to use each. If you know of any good references that would be great also. Thanks.
