Recent content by Gopher13

I appreciate the responses. Explanation on slip critical bolts not moving makes sense. I will design for the actual moment. Thanks again!!!

I have a somewhat typical steel beam to steel beam moment connection (see attached). The cantilevered end of the moment connected beam is 16 feet. Strength does not control as I am only at about 40% capacity. However, I very much care about limiting deflection of the cantilevered end. My...

Celt - Right on. You beat me to it. Thanks!

Thanks for the replies!!! I will check out TMS Masonry Designers Guide and NCMA TEK notes. I should have clarified in my original post, I am looking for examples for in plane loads. JLNJ and RH are referring to out of plane loads, yes?

You called my bluff.....well played! I guess I will take SI units as well.

Hey friends! I am looking for a design example or guide for a partially grouted masonry shear wall using strength design and English units. I have the second edition of Design of Reinforced Masonry Structures by Narendra Tally and MSJC 2008. Neither seem to address the subject. Without a design...

Yes, supplied by truss manuf. as listed in the spec.

Attached is a photo from a building designed +/- 5 years ago. Trusses spaced at 2 feet o.c., 6 foot overhang, roof sheathing 2.5 feet above top of masonry wall. "Blocking Panels" were placed between each truss above the...

phamENG: my situation is a bit unique. I am a full time employee of the owner. PEMB shop drawings are sent to me. I comment on their anchor bolt placement not matching mine and mark "revise and resubmit." But you are right, their PEMB shop drawing has never matched my layout on the first try.

Off topic but I think helpful piece of information: the PEMB engineer will not design anything that extends into the your concrete. So the fasteners that attach the bottom girt to the concrete is on you. Same for fasteners that attach the door/window jambs to the concrete.

I have only designed 2 PEMB's before, so I am definitely still learning about how these work. I used tie beams below the slab on grade. I was concerned about the Owner wanting to cut the slab on grade or it needing repairs in the future. I was unsure about their knowledge of the importance of...

Thanks for the star!!! Pretty sure it's my first one. Fitting it comes on a non-technical comment.

Soft spot. ya got me. I will rely on joist rollover from now on.

Thanks jayrod12!!! Makes sense.

I have been out the real world for a number of years now (government employee), but is omitting the tube or going with half the number going to make much difference in the overall cost of a building? Just curious.