I have a building with 1972 plans that call out robertson decking, QL-wkx /20-20 and /16-16 (in raceway span only). Its an old bank building. I am trying to find shear capacity info for the bare deck at the raceway with runs the full length of the diaphragm. We are modifying the square floor...
Quick question. The AISI 213 Lateral Design Doc gives tabulated values for 1/2" Gyp sheathing. My architect wants 5/8" gypsum. Can i use the 1/2" values?
I know sheathed system capacity is all about fastener slip in the sheathing, so i could see the added gyp thickness affecting these values...
I am trying to streamline my documentation process and would like to ask the SE community what they do to cover Light-guage metal framing as a delegated design item.
We typically indicate the LG Mtl Framing is to be performance designed by a licensed engineer in our spec and in our plan notes...
I am new to Time-History analysis and have searched the web for a simple explanation of what the computer is doing during a modal time-history analysis and come up empty.
Can an expert out there quickly explain what is occurring during a modal time-history analysis?
I total understand a modal...
In reviewing Masonry detailing for a project slated to have special reinforced masonry shearwalls in SDC D i have come across a detailing provision that requires no lap splices or weleded splices within the plastic hinge zone of a Special Reinforced Masonry Shearwall.
ASCE 7-10 section...
