Have any of you folks used any of the code search, building code load-generation software in your offices, and what is your opinion of the programs you have used? I am looking specifically at the Struware "Code Search" suite of tools, and am wondering if there were any independent opinions and...
Is anyone aware of a stand-alone snow loads calculation program (not a spreadsheet) that calculates various snow load conditions per ASCE 7-10? I'm looking for something akin to the "MECA Wind" software, as an example.
Thoughts?
Dave
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Does anybody here have enough experience using the Struware's "Code Search" software to relate their experiences using it, and give a review of it, with your opinion as to its worth and utility? I'm trying to decide if it is a worthwhile purchase for our small engineering office.
Thanks
Dave...
I encountered something this week I had not run into in nearly 40 years of practice. Please refer to the attached file for the column section specifics. This is from an old (1968) industrial metal building frame. The columns have the “boxed-in” angles added to the inside column flange only...
We are looking to start taking point cloud data and developing AutoCAD 3D models from them. Our primary aim is to capture structural building elements, and piping elements - with some equipment locations thrown in for good measure. What are some process and software recommendations for getting...
I have a project specifications review task for which I have a question regarding seismic drift limits for mill buildings with overhead bridge cranes. My associate insists that h/400 should be applied for the seismic drift limits, just as it would be for wind drift (measured at the crane rail...
