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    Fenestra Roof Deck

    This is a product I have come across in working on existing school renovation projects, particularly in the upper Midwest, that can be difficult to find information on. Several posts throughout the years on this web site have asked about it with little or no response. I believe it has not been...
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    ASCE 7-10 Table 29.4-1 Wind Load Case B

    I usually am looking at tall screen walls for this type of loading, and thus I guess my question applies more towards that type of application. i always apply my own interpretation of Case B loading, but I am curious how others approach it. You may well be right regarding torsion on a pylon sign.
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    ASCE 7-10 Table 29.4-1 Wind Load Case B

    Wind loading on walls/signs in Case A of Table 29.4-1 represents a uniform wind load pattern placed on the structure with its resultant acting at the centerline of the fence/wall. Wind loading in Case C represents an oblique loading scenario applied as a stepped load pattern along the wall/sign...
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    4 Sided Open Roof Top Signage Wind Loading

    Thanks for the responses everyone. I am still uncertain as to what the "true" load should be. But I will error on the high end. thaidavid40: I don't want to be too conservative on my approach here, and I think C&C might push me into that area. I didn't mention it, but this is a wood building...
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    4 Sided Open Roof Top Signage Wind Loading

    I have a project that involves placing a 4 sided sign, open top and bottom, onto a building. It forms a 10'x 10' cube, is located at a building corner, and slightly overhangs a 3 foot high parapet on one side. The building it is situated upon is a 5 story hotel (<60 ft mean roof height). The...
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    Standard Depth for Rebar in Flow Through Bond Beam Block

    Is there a standard (ASTM or other) that governs the depth of the vertical slots or knock out web depth used in nominal 8" deep flow through CMU bond beam block? This appears to me to be somewhat arbitrary, varying between block manufacturers and by region. If there is no standard, what depth...

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