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  1. tails142

    Background of Strut and Tie Method

    Absolutely, look up corbel/nib design - you could design the element as a sort of three corbel combo
  2. tails142

    Intermodal Shipping Containers

    Here are some details on containers. "Corner castings measure 178x162mm and frequently project 12.5mm below the underside of the container" Empty Loads 40ft Container - 3000kg 20ft Container - 2000kg Here is a table showing loading conditions for typical fully loaded containers...
  3. tails142

    Slab on grade (Moment)

    I had similar issue of having to 'design' a slab 'on grade'. There is unfortunately little to it. I did come upon a book 'Ground Bearing Concrete Slabs' by John Knapton. He goes through several methods; none of which I particularily liked. Based on loading his methods alter the depth of the...
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    Preliminary design values for soil strength

    Here are some details for you; Sieve size mm 0.002-0.06 SILT 0.06-2.00 SAND 2.0-60 GRAVEL 60-200 COBBLES 200+ BOULDERS Slightly sandy GRAVEL - up to 5% sand Sandy GRAVEL - 5-20% sand Very sandy GRAVEL - 20-50% sand GRAVEL/SAND - equal proportions Very gravelly SAND - 20-50% gravel Slightly...
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