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Do steel columns in parking garages need to be encased in concrete? I know by code that the columns need to be designed for impact loads from vehicles. Typically I call out for a bottom 4' of column to be encased in reinforced concrete with corner guards to provide an extra level of...
I am a structural engineer designing in both New York City and New York State. I am trying to better understand when newly published codes and standards become adopted or accepted for either new york city or new york state. If they are not adopted or accepted right away, is there a way to be...
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I am reviewing TMS 530-13 & 602-13 - Building Code Requirements and Specifications for Masonry Structures. Table 2 - Compressive strength of masonry based on the compressive strength... provides a list of net compressive strengths up to a value of 3,000 psi. Im curious if anyone...
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I was proposed a weld type that I am not familiar. The condition is for a welded column splice plate. The splice plate width is equal to the width of the column flange. The weld type is called out as a square groove weld along the seam of the splice plate and the column flange. Is...
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I am researching a means of connecting a cantilever steel beam to the vertical face of a proposed concrete column. The attachment of the steel beam to the concrete column will occur at a much later date. I am avoiding threaded anchor rods as the projection of the threaded rod from the...
