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  1. TDIengineer

    Welding Sequence for Moment Connx of Bottom Beam Flange FEMA-353 Section 4.8

    Is the information located in FEMA-353 referenced in the subject line now located somewhere in AISC341 or AISC360... or maybe AWS D1.1? I am working on a project under the 2010 CBC and was looking for a similar code reference that I can note. Thanks. I attached a scan from FEMA353 of the...
  2. TDIengineer

    Can plumbing be placed within a structural element?

    I recall something in the building code (plumbing code) that does not allow any plumbing to be placed within a wall, or column.. Plumbing can pass through the element with a sleeve or something but it shouldn't be cast directly with the element? Anyone have any code experience on this topic...
  3. TDIengineer

    What is the typical stud spacing for wood or metal studs?

    I just asked this question to one of the new employees.. and they didn't know the answer. Am I crazy? or if you graduated from college with a civil engineering degree wouldn't you at least know this? Just wondering if I am expecting too much here... wow.
  4. TDIengineer

    Sky Hooks

    Does anyone have a good specification for sky hooks? I have an architect that seems to dislike columns altogether.
  5. TDIengineer

    Malware?

    I realize this isn't the correct place for this.. and my thread will be deleted... But WHAT's UP with THIS WARNING? Get rid of your malware people... so lame. grrrrr SEE ATTACHED!
  6. TDIengineer

    Metal Deck Deflection

    I could use some help on a calculation done for flexible diaphragm deflection. Given: 1 1/2 x 18 GA deck (vercor). 9'-0" purlin spacing (W14x26) Af = 2.1 sqin 7 welds per sheet, VSC @ 12". R = 1/3 Diaphragm span: L = 42' Diaphragm depth: d = 56' Uniform load: w = 612 PLF. What is the total...
  7. TDIengineer

    What ap/Rp would you use for a suspended catwalk with lateral bracing?

    The catwalk is suspended from a steel structure with tube hangers with lateral bracing at about 7'-6" above the catwalk elevation. Catwalk will have C6x stringers at 5'-0" o.c. with 1/4" diamond steel plate and L2x2 @ 30"o.c. Code = ASCE 7-05. Previous engineer used a ratio of 1/2.5.. I am...
  8. TDIengineer

    When checking out-of-plane deflection from wind can importance factor always be equal to 1.0?

    For serviceability, should I = 1.0? I am under California building code which references ASCE 7-10. I am not seeing anything specific in the code that says I can do this. When checking allowed seismic drift you divide by I which essential makes it 1.0 for this check. I have colleagues telling...

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