I am designing a retainig wall that will utilize only piers for lateral support (horrible soil an need for considerable movement). It is a material storage facility for a brick manufacturer, and I need information on transfering the materials angle of repose to an effective lateral pressure...
I have a two story steel construction. The 2nd floor is designed with deck w/ 6" layer of concrete. The floor was not designed as composite members, however I need to develope the floor for diaphragm action. Is there a good reference for shear stud design for this type of design? Thanks.
DYork
I am designing a Masonry structure w/ wood trusses. My grade beams are rather large. So I was wanting to reduce the load of my masonry blocks. I know that you can reduce the distributed load of masonry, to a triangle, but not for sure what the parameters are for doing this design. Is there...
I have a Cee channel (16ga) that I need to develope a splice to be able to handle the moment and shear allowed for the member. I plan on designing the web plate to handle the shear, and the flange to handle the moment. How do I go about designing the plates and connections to withstand these...
I have to design a beam that must span what a 2-2x12 beam could handle. How do I calculate what a 2-2x6 beam w/ a 1/4" steel plate sandwhiched in the middle can support. Thanks for the help in advance.
Devon
I have to design a beam that must span what a 2-2x12 beam could handle. How do I calculate what a 2-2x6 beam w/ a 1/4" steel plate sandwhiched in the middle can support. Thanks for the help in advance.
Devon