We’re currently working on a restoration project in which an isolated column is exposed for repair works (concrete encased steel column). Structural/Design Engineer has requested to apply 2 hour fire rated SFRM on the exposed sections. Roughly 25-50 s.f. of area for column on each floor is...
We are currently working on reinforcing an existing retaining wall by pouring a 4inch reinforced concrete wall adjacent to it. Since it was a vertical pour, should a form and pour concrete per ACI attached, not sure if it is considered as means and methods or should it be included in structural...
Hello all,
I am fairly new to the Structural Engineering field.
I am currently working on an issue where in I have a column (exterior, HSS Column) which is sloped at 5.5 deg (According to Structural Drawings). But, apparently it was realised on the site that, the slope of the column is 4 deg...
Hello,
I have recently started working as a Structural Engineer, and I am sorry if this sounds as a really stupid question.
I am trying to put in the values of Seismic Weight in Etabs model for a 3-Story building. Can any one please guide me towards what is the difference between Seismic...
