If I take R = 3 for a steel frame, what exactly does that really mean I can and cannot do as far as member design and connection design is concerned?
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I placed a note on my structural drawings saying:
Work on ----- shall conform to ALL requirements of ACI 301......
I also placed a note about the contractor submitting shop drawings to the SER for review and acceptance before fabrication proceeds.
It is my understanding from reading the ACI...
I am designing a foundation for a 155' clear span rigid frame. I need to design a tie rod to carry the horizontal thrust at the base of the frame. What is the best way anyone has seen this done. Please be specific in your response concerning the load path from the column baseplate to the tie rod...