I am trying to find a reference that will give me the bulk density of refractory used to line a stack on top of a convection box that rests on a heater (I believe). I am trying to determine the weight of the stack section with the insulting refractory for lifting by crane to replace the...
Anyone find a way to translate a .ifc file as to import it into Risa 3D? I've been given several .ifc files but I can't find a translator into Risa or .std file that can be read by Risa 3D.
My company is looking at purchasing column design software to design precast/prestressed columns or piles in the immediate case. I was initially asked to create either a spreadsheet or mathcad file showing the interaction diagrams but it was my opinion that it would be cheaper in the long run...
Background:
United States project, Texas, along the Gulf Coast. A public works project for the local Municipality was started in 1999 and then "put on the shelf" by the Municipality (for various reasons unrelated to engineering that I will not get into) while the project was at a 70-80 % level...
I infrequently analyze/design anchored sheet pile retaining walls with sloped dredge lines in front of the retaining wall. Based on the “recommendations” of senior engineers within the company, a wall is idealized with a horizontal dredge line. The determination of the horizontal dredge line...
