I am performing an assessment of an existing building - built in the 1960's - and the connections between the open web steel joists to the load bearing clay brick walls are unconventional. Note that these are the only connections between the walls and the diaphragm.
Connection #1 is an omega...
I am working on a building which must utilize batter piles to resist lateral loading as the upper soil strata are too weak to provide meaningful lateral resistance. I have found limited information regarding battered piles, especially worked out examples from a structural engineering...
ACI 318-14 Table 24.2.2 Provides varying deflection limitations for non-structural elements which are and are not likely to be damaged by large deflections.
Does anyone have a resource which delineates different architectural elements which would fall into each category?
I am working on a project where the hollow core specialty engineer has proposed the following sequencing for providing shaft openings in a hollow core slab system.
1. Erect Hollow Core Slab
2. Grout Hollow Core Slab Keyways
3. Sawcut openings in the hollow core slabs
I have reviewed the 1979...
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I am familiar with the stability requirements (IBC 1810.2.2) for deep foundation elements based upon how they related to auger-cast pile foundations. I am currently working on a project which is considering the use of drilled shafts or caissons for the foundation system, and was looking...
Both links include some harrrowing pictures
http://www.cnn.com/2016/02/05/asia/taiwan-earthquake/index.html
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-35508475
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I have encountered a condition where Steel and Bronze are physically touching in a humid and often times wet condition. This location is not frequently visible and is seldom observed (yearly to bi-yearly). Rusting has occurred on the steel and I have been tasked with providing...
