I would be interested in finding out peoples views on the required live loads required for balustrading. Here in Australia (AS 1170.1) we have some quite onerous loading provisions which I am not sure always are practical or physically achievable. For example<br><br>For private dwellings...
Does anyone know of any good sources of tech info into the strengthening of concrete slabs/beams through the use of epoxy bonded steel plates to the exterior surfaces. Are there any Standards in either the US or UK that describe this kind of strengtheing.<br>
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Does anyone know of any good references for the design of structural glazing systems. <br>
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1. unframed glass walls consisting of tensioned truss assemblies supporting glass walls via patch fittings and "spiders" onto the rear face of the...
Does anyone know of any published data on the drag force cooefficients for different types and sizes of flags. The Australian wind code does not give any guidance.