I have a project that is using channel embeds in grout filled bond beam. They are the new Hilti channels so they don't have any real data for them.
Basically, what I'm trying to determine is whether 3000 psi grout filled bond beam is the same strength as 3000 psi normal weight concrete?
That also makes sense. I do not know the relation between the initial length and the pretensioned length.
The vertical cables are 2mm 316SS 1x19 (each strand is 0.4mm), Max Tension=800N/mm^2(per Manufacture). Deflection limit is 6". Cable is a twin span with each span being 226" (I'm thinking...
The deflection limit is 6" due to not wanting it to hit the support structure behind.
The wind load used is the full wind load assuming the woven fabric is impermeable.
Your second paragraph doesn't make sense. The tension calculated in the handbook (link in previous post) from the wind...
What the handbook demonstrates is how to calculate the tension in a cable with a given deflection criteria and loading. From that you can calculate what the erection tension and deflection would be based on the change in length and total tension under full load.
Start on pg. 14...
Lateral deflection with lateral wind load.
The design book tells how to calculate tension from distributed load and deflection desired (I've calculated the tension with the WL applied).
It also shows how to calculate the tension of an empty span (horizontal) based on the tension calculated...
I don't think I described it very well. The cables run vertically at .688" on center, supported at each end and an intermediate support. The wire is woven between these cables.
The cables should have some pretension as to not exceed the desired maximum deflection from wind load. How do I...
I'm currently working on a project that involves a stainless steel mesh wall. Basically, it is a woven wire wall suspended with cables. I have the USS Wire Rope Engineering Handbook. I can calculate the tension on a cable with the wind load pressure applied and a deflection limit.
The issue...
I have a customer that is concerned about a possible reaction/corrosion with using Elco Dril-Flex fastener through a stainless steel strap anchor. It doesn't specifically state whether you can use them with stainless steel but the Dril-Flex does have a corrosion resistant finish.
I know it's going to work but I am not the PE signing this and I have to prove through calcs that it works. I'm going to use the minimum value in a Mech. of Materials text book. It's an interior panel and only seeing 5 psi wind pressure.
Thanks
I'm currently working on a stone panel job. Some of the stone is attached to the support structure with copper wire. I need to know the allowable tensile strength of typical copper wire. I'm having trouble finding the data.
