What is the maximum lentgh between construction joints for thermal expansion consideration in a cold climate area. It is reported to -35 degree celsios to +20 Deg C. It is insustrial steel project with about 50 m width.
Have you had experience with thermal expansion of steel building with length of about 120 meter and about 5 floors. how many bays of bracings is enough? how you deal with big expansion loads?
Has anyone designed a steel shear key inside pedestal. when you have a large shear, say around 260 kips, using a regular W section as shear key, Is it only web that should be counted for shear capacity or flange can take some of the load too.
