I have a large concrete pier/foundation (2'x3'x5'High) and a large lateral force around 720KN. I have provided stirrups at the top of this pier to take this lateral force, however due to construction realities, I can only get the required stirrups within the top 7-8" of the pier and not the top...
I am a structural engineer, not geotechnical, so some of my terminology may be off. I have project that involves the failure of a dry stack stone wall, approximately 9 feet high. The original drawings call for 6 helical soil anchors to stabilize an approximate 8 foot high soil elevation...
I am analyzing whether a new generator pad is required for a 26,000lb (wet weight) generator. I have read the other post on this subject, however mine situation is somewhat different. The existing slab is 30' x 20' x min. 9" thick, and is founded directly on rock. This pad currently houses 3...
I have an existing W section that is loaded eccentrically, about 5" off the web centreline. There is no way to brace the flanges and take out the torsion and no easy way to remove the beam and replace with a HSS. We were thinking of installing a HSS section in the top right corner of the beam...
The attached photo is what I believe is a tension failure of a concrete beam. The beam is part of the foundation system for a large round steel storage bin. The beam is located within the outside ring wall where a conveyor/tunnel is located and penetrates the foundation wall. Thus necessitating...
I have a unusual question regarding the minimum thickness of concrete above the profile of a steel composite deck within a localized area (see attached sketch). I have a exterior balcony that spans approximately 6'-8" (simply supported). We are using 3" composite steel deck and 2" concrete...
