I have been asked to design a fork-lift ramp for building access. Apparently access to the building was overlooked when it was constructed last spring and this results in a very steep grade (3" per foot) on the ramp. My question is:
What is the maximum allowable grade for fork-lift loading...
Hi everybody,
I have a problem, and a possible solution that I would like to hear your comments on as far as its validity.
Problem:
An existing structural steel beam(say beam 1) has been loaded by the addition of some new structural steel in order to support the weight of some substantial...
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My problem: My client wants to store a substantial amount of weight on the roof of an office building within the paper mill. The office building is constructed with Masonry blocks. I have designed a steel structure to be set on top of the roof so as to distribute the load to the buildings...
I have been assigned the task of deciding whether or not a predetermined landing area will be adequate to support a transformer that my client has on order. The transformer weighs 94000lb and has a landing area of 5x8'. Assuming that I can obtain the appropriate soil classifications I am...
