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Hi All, I am trying to export a floor and the frame action loads from ETABS to SAFE using the storey export as an .F2k file. I have been successful in exporting the frame actions for above the floor however I cannot extract the frame loads from below. I need the framing actions from below to...

Hi All, I have a situation where I have 22 meter columns that are required to abide by a 120 min fire. In accordance with CL 5.6.4 General tabular method to determine structural adequacy of columns a slenderness limit under the fire condition is <30. My columns are running at approximately 40...

ok thanks RAPT.

Hi All, Thank you for your comments. @Agent666 Beam shear is a failure mode of two-way slab design, so it still must be considered under the proposed code provision - even though the revised text seems more ambiguous. @Reo-Checka Agree for discrete foundations pads/strips can be sized as...

It seems that the expectation for all foundations designed in flexure that are greater than >750mm deep requires minimum shear reinforcement in accordance with clause 8.2.1.6 (21.3.1 > 9.3.2(a) > 8.2.1.6 > 8.3.2). My understanding is that it is due to the irregular shear crack spacing and...

Does anybody know when the amendment 2 is expected to be released?

Sorry maybe I was giving to much info.. Simply, I am using a horizontal dowel connection to transfer the shear from the slab into the support in this instance the core's. The dowel connection is for example a N16 bar with a PVC duct placed over the bar to allow for temporary movement and...

Hey, I am having an issue with typical temporary movement joint detailing using horizontal dowel's grouted after 56 days in my PT-flat plate slab. The situation: I am trying to isolate lift/stair well core walls and a shear wall using horizontal dowel connections. They are located 35 m away...