We currently use STAAD as our finite element analysis software and we are considering changing to RISA 3D because we have heard good things about it. Does anyone have any opinions, comments, etc. about which software is better?
We are also considering using Revit Structure as modeling software...
I am working on the renovation of a building constructed in the 1930's. It consists of steel framing and unreinforced brick masonry walls. Does anyone know the wind load requirements in the AISC Manual of Steel Construction or any other code that may have been applicable at that time? Thank you...
I am working on several projects in the country of Jordan and I am trying to determine some wind load criteria for the areas of Yajooz, Zarqa, and Aqaba. If anyone has any wind design criteria information for these areas or any ideas on how I can get this design criteria information, I would...
I am aware of the limit of l/600 on unreinforced masonry deflection, but I am not aware of a limit on deflection of reinforced masonry. Does anyone know of a code or an orginization that would give this reinforced masonry deflection limitations? Thank you...
