Inspired by a recent post on this board, I would like to ask for some more opinions regarding "post/pole" and bored pier footings.
In my location (Queensland, Australia) it is common to see houses and portal frame buildings supported on shallow pier footings. Mostly the soils I deal with are...
I have a small project at the moment where the client wants to install a leanto off the front of an existing dwelling. The site is located in Australia with a very dry, hot climate and low wind loads.
The client does not want to use metal hangers to make connections between timber elements as...
Hi All,
I'm currently researching the requirements for circular reinforced concrete tank design in Australia (say >15m diameter). I have read some articles which list 'Circular Concrete Tanks Without Prestressing' published by Portland Cement Association 1993 as a reference. From what I can...
Dear Colleagues,
I am looking to design some small portal frame buildings (open sides). The client has asked that the roofs be curved (i.e. barrel vault design). Are there any references out there that deal with the design of curved rafters in regards to determining the effective length for...
