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  1. volunteera

    Roark's Formula Question

    How can I figure out betta value which is not tabulated in Roark's formula table 11-4 case 1-c? In my case a=1.4b, a1/b=0.11, b1/b=0, Reference is attached http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=a1cdd72d-229b-4fa0-9d83-952a72696f77&file=Roarks.jpg
  2. volunteera

    AISC 2005 Chapter K Limits of Applicability

    AISC 2005 Chapter K is applicable to HSS only with Fy ≤ 52 ksi and Fy/Fu ≤ 0.8...In my case, I am welding a pad-eye to a round HSS which is a drill pipe with Fy=148 ksi & Fu=160 ksi which means both of the requirements are being violated. On the other hand, the pad-eye is only taking 0.5Te...
  3. volunteera

    Relative stiffness of beam and column

    A continuous steel beam is running over four steel columns. The columns are fully welded to the bottom flange of the beam. I have analysed the beam already and it is ok and now want to check the columns. Obviously, because of relative stiffness of the beam and the column, the column will take...
  4. volunteera

    Eccentric truss connection

    I am analysing an open top offshore container with Staad pro. It is a 20ft container made out of HSS truss walls with eccentric KT-connections. As one can notice from below pictures, diagonal web members of side and end walls (which are released from translating moment in all directions) are...
  5. volunteera

    Runway beam BS 2853:1957

    I am checking an existing runway beam to BS 2853:1957. However I can not find horizontal load requirement in the standard. Where I live we apply 10% of the load horizontally to the beam. Is not there any horizontal loading requirements in BS 2853:1957? In BS EN 1991‐3-2006 there is a 5%...
  6. volunteera

    Modelling box section in Ansys with midsurfaces

    I have a tee joint of Box sections (square hollow section) in Ansys WB. Both of them have same outer sizes however thiknesses are different. When i model them with midsurfaces the walls are not matching on which created stress singularities. I was thinking about to model the shells in outer...
  7. volunteera

    Shell Offset option

    I have a tee joint of Box sections (square hollow section) in Ansys WB. Both of them have same outer sizes however thiknesses are different. When i model them with midsurfaces the walls are not matching on which created stress singularities. I was thinking about to model the shells in outer...
  8. volunteera

    AICS 9th Cover Plate

    Cover plate is welded to the top flange of an I-Beam in full length. The beam is simply supported and top flange is in compression. AISC 9th Manual Table B5.1 row 4th - Outstanding legs of pairs of angle in continues contact; angles or plates projecting from rolled beams or columns; stiffeners...
  9. volunteera

    Load factor in two opposite slings lift

    A static load is lifted by two opposite slings. Please advise on appropriate load factors to cover the case
  10. volunteera

    Load Cases with Roll and Pitch in Caesar 2

    How roll and pitch loads can be determined in Caesar 2 software? What is the most comprehensive method to include ship motion effects in analysis?
  11. volunteera

    Beam to PG connection

    A transverse beam is welded to a longitudinal plate girder on each side and covered by deck plate as described in the attached sketch. Isn't it over-conservative to consider the beam simply supported for a bending...
  12. volunteera

    Utilization factor for deck beams

    Is there an utilization factor for the deck beams that they are initially designed to?
  13. volunteera

    Beam check

    Newly installed valve is a ton heavier than the previous one and has a support pack located straight underneath which is welded to platform deck. As such, the deck beam which accommodates the valve support needs to be checked. What I all have is geometry of that beam and new weight of the...
  14. volunteera

    Shop drawings

    What would be the best method to teach how to produce structural shop drawings? Can anyone advise some good books or references? Thanks

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