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I'm trying to design some rafters' collar ties on a new roof. Rafters are 2x10 rafters @ 24" OC, and it spans 12.75'The roof pitch is 6:12. Collar ties are located 1/3 from the ridge board. Please see the file attached.
Can someone please help me to understand what the most...
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I am trying to legalize a mezzanine inside of an industrial bldg., and the city is adamant that I need to make the mezzanine ADA accessible. The mezzanine was not done under permit, but he rooms under the mezzanine were ( The mezzanine is just an extension of rooms constructed...
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Does someone knows where do I find in the California Building code where it talks about the 10% reduction rule for shear walls.
Thank you.
Best Regards,
Milene
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I am trying to design a pavilion that has two walls perpendicular to each other in one side and columns all around the rest of the building. The response medication factor for the walls are 6 and for the columns are 1.5. Which one should I use when calculating the Cs for the...
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Is a Deck considered a non structural component?
Which ASCE chapter should I use for the seismic design?
Thank you so much.
Best Regards,
Myla.
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I am designing some screen panels to resist the wind force of a milk tank, and I am now stuck on the Steel Straps.
I already have the force of .012 kips, and this force pressures in 1 ft^2 of my panel.
My panel is 14' wide and 18' tall. I know that to get the horizontal force on...
