Reference Table 2-3, 2-4, and 2-5 in AISC 13th edition before you specify a certain material. A572 Gr. 50 is a steel spec. for structural shapes, not threaded rods. Look into using F1554 Gr. 55 with Fy=55ksi and a tensile strength of 75-95ksi.
I have a WT section that has a tear starting from a bolt hole and extending into the web (it looks like it was caused by impact damage). What would be a typical repair procedure for something like this? I have attached a photo for reference. The structure in the photo is a pieprack bridge...
A co-worker of mine lives on a residential lake here in Southern Louisiana. From what he tells me (and from what I can see from his photos) it looks like a pretty standard wooden bulkhead that he has maintained to the best of his ability over the years. Where his yard meets the bulkhead has...
Positive Material Identification (PMI) is one option. The equipment is extremely expensive and requires prep work to get to bare metal, but if you can locate a contractor in your area that does this work you can probably subcontract it out for ~$1000.00.
The cheapest and likely easiest...
Hello all,
I am in the process of reviewing an existing structural framing plan with the hope of answering a constructibility question for an upcoming turnaround. My question to this forum is:
Why would a detailer call out the tension of select horizontal members on an elevation drawing of the...
