I've read through our Aluminium Code here in Australia (AS1664.1), and it isn't clear what-so-ever. Not much time has gone into writing it.
Anyway, I've never specified/designed Aluminium before.
I have a small roof to do. Rafters are Aluminium RHS, with Al. RHS struts inbetween like blocking...
Brain doesn't seem to be working this morning.
Just need point in the right direction really.
Large point load on the bottom flange of a Channel. Just need to make sure it doesn't yield. Don't have any finite element packages available to use at the moment.
Where should I be looking for...
We have a client importing some roof/patio type structures from Italy. They specify they are compliant with a wind Class 4.
Which code is this from?
I need to try equate it back to an Australian equivalent. Our winds are expressed in "m/s" are a peak 3 second gust speed.
Any help appreciated.
I have a portal frame warehouse to design. 45m square. Framing spacing of 9m.
Only two sides of the warehouse have sides, the other two are completely open. One end wall and one side wall.
Can I develop internal pressures?
There is nothing referenced to this situation in the Australian Codes...
Getting myself all confused again!
Typically I find I have a cable I want to know the component reactions at ends of. Lets just assume a hanging cable, equal elevation on supports, gravity load only.
Information I have/can get:
L = Horizontal length of cable
w = weight of cable or UDL on...
Hey Everyone,
First post here! Names Ben, structural engineer from Australia! (name gives that away)
My question is more help with understanding the concept of locked in tension/stresses. Best example is as follows:
Say I have a bolted end plate moment connection, or a bolted moment base...
