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    Aluminum Design Manual Changes

    SW13, Thank you for the information, I purchased the 2015 ADM and I think the format makes the difference as it is easier to follow. I am reviewing Chapter E: Design of Compression Members, regarding effective length factors for members the only reference is in C.3: Calculation of Available...
  2. BearcatEng2013

    Aluminum Design Manual Changes

    I am working on a project which involves the analysis/design of aluminum structural members. I am working with the 2005 Aluminum Design Manual but I am considering updating to the 2015 Aluminum design manual. Have the general formulas indicated in table format such as Table 3.4-3 been revised...
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    Decking/Dust Covers

    OHIOMatt, yes I am practicing in Ohio. What you have explained is what I initially thought but needed to hear from someone else. I appreciate everyone else who also responded. Just a little background into this project, it is a warehouse for overhead door sales with a few rooms in the same...
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    Decking/Dust Covers

    I am a recent grad working for a industrial/commercial design firm and I have a client who has requested our services to design several building components, one which is a deck/dust cover. The owner has yet to decide whether they want the interior walls to support decking for storage or just...

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