I'm working on a petrochemical equipment structure that is galvanized and most connections are bolted double clip angles. This allows everything to be assembled after galvanize without welding. My question is about how to define the end connections. Usually I set the values as "Partial Moment...
I'm designing a beam splice using AISC Design guide 16 as a reference. At the beginning of the guide they talk about how the metal building industry pioneered the use of these joints. The authors developed their deign procedure and then tested rolled shapes of similar sizes. They created tables...
We're looking at reinforcing an existing flat roof for additional snow load due to construction of a new addition that has roof line that is 5' taller. The existing roof is 100' x 100' with a mid span beam (W section) supporting the 50' long bar joists. Bar joists are 24" deep x 50' long x 48"...
