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Design loads for piers, gangways, etc.
I am trying to establish design criteria for floating, and fixed piers, as well as gangways intended for sale. I have not been able to find any applicable "universal" design codes (live loads, deflection limits, etc.) for any of these structures. Does anyone know of any? I was also wondering...- cbenbrown
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- Forum: Structural engineering general discussion
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Structural Design Software with AA design guides?
does anyone know of/recommend any structural design software package that incorporates the aluminum association design guidelines and more specifically includes weld affected areas? We make small, simple frames and trusses, so it doesn't need to be all that powerful, but we deal exclusively in...- cbenbrown
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- Forum: Finite Element Analysis (FEA) engineering
