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  1. Givemeamoment

    Capacity of HSS after through bolting

    Just wondering, is there a way to calculate the capacity of a HSS member after its been through bolted? I've just taken a percentage out of the capacity I've calculated from a member without the through bolts. Minor holes for lighting. Thanks!
  2. Givemeamoment

    Aluminum channel to wood ledger connection

    Where can I find information on calculating allowable shear values for connecting an aluminum channel to a wood ledger connection? The American Wood Council online calculator doesn't give aluminum as a dropdown option. https://www.awc.org/codes-standards/calculators-software/connectioncalc...
  3. Givemeamoment

    Titen HD screw anchor in concrete soffit (no metal deck)

    ESR-2713 says the Titen HD screw anchor can be used in the soffit of concrete over metal deck. But what if there is no metal deck and it's only concrete? Is this allowed? And if it's not allowed, why not? I've contacted their Engineering Technical Support but I'm impatient to wait until the...
  4. Givemeamoment

    Through-Bolting to HSS Soffit Application

    Hello, Where can I find design examples or guidance of how to through-bolt an HSS member from the underside to the plate above with a nut? Or blind bolts? And where can I find information for bolts less then 5/8" since it's not given in AISC? I've never designed for an overhead application. I'm...
  5. Givemeamoment

    Anchoring Exterior Metal Artwall for Residential

    I am anchoring this 40' long x 8' tall metal artwall on a wood framed residential home. The metal artwall is made of 1"×1"x1/4" tubing and perforated metal with mounting plates at odd intervals, which makes it challenging to tie in at every stud. It also cantilevers 6 inches from the wall to...

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