Is there a good reference for the design of openings in an existing structure (or new for that matter) to account for the shear transfer around the opening? This particular project is in seismic design category D
not sure if anyone caught this on Discovery. It is basically a new series that they blast, crush, etc things and figure out practical ways to make them better.
Last night I watched the show about blast protection for block wall buildings. They tested to see of Rhino lining help protect the...
Is there a 0.6 conform deck that has diaphragm shear values that complies with an ICBO/ER report? The deck is designed as a rigid diaphragm using concrete on top of the metal deck. Vulcraft has design tables but no ICBO reference.
I have seen many ways of doing this. If existing drawings are available that indicate existing reinforcing, what design parameters should I be looking for? Obviously the new door cut into the wall will not have the additional rebard around the opening that is typically detailed for a new wall...
