I wrote some software in Python that basically analyzes any beam that the user enters and determines support reactions/deflections. I accomplish this using stiffness matrices.
However now I want to be able to draw the shear, moment, and deflection diagrams for the same beam. I could probably...
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When modeling uniformly applied gravity loads to a structure, engineers often distribute them based upon tributary area. However, I have been thinking, whats the theory behind this? Wouldn't a steel deck behave as a flexural member and distribute load to supporting members via beam...
Hi everyone. I am in the process of designing a laced column system for a new bldg. The new bldg houses a magnet crane, and we are to follow TR13 requirements for the design of its support. I have available to me AISC DG7, AISE TR13, and ASCE "Structural Design of Industrial Buildings", all of...
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Let's say we have a PEMB structure with large kickout forces at the base of each rigid frame. These rigid frames are supported on column pedestals and isolated footings (non-moment resisting). If this is the case, it seems we have (2) ways to resist the kickout forces, either hairpins...
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This is my first post so go easy. I am involved with a project currently in which we are placing a large truck dock at a facility which lies in a flood plain. The soil conditions here are poor...lots of soft spots and generally weak soil. I can provide more info if needed. The adjacent...
