I have been struggling lately with getting a decent set of plans from my architectural clients (big surprise). I was wondering if anyone had a good list I could present to the architect for information that would facilitate the structural design. Also it would be helpful to site any...
My issue is that I have an open web joist (LH series) that is over stressed about 10%. I believe I have two options at this point.
A. I can "cover plate" the existing joist.
B. try to spread the RTU weight over additional joists by "x-bridging" between additional joist. I think this would...
I have a 5" thick 3.5ksi concrete slab. The contractor wishes to load the slab with a crane used for lifting and placing panels. The maximum outrigger applied load is 115k!! The crane sub insists this is ok if using 6ft x 6ft steel plates to spread out the load. I figure this reduces the...
