I am analyzing an existing ordinary moment frame connection (end plate at beam to column interface) and determined that the plate fails in bending. Is adding a web stiffener at the middle of the plate a viable solution to help reduce the plate bending? If so, how would I analyze the plate with...
I am designing a wood stud (that supports a mezzanine floor) with a 42" tall parapet. The question I have is whether the interior lateral partition load of 5psf acts simultaneously with the guardrail load of 200# at the top of the parapet. Additionally, would the interior lateral partition load...
Hi, I am trying to design a CMU elevator tower/shaft that is going to be built adjacent to an existing two-story building (located in seismic design category D) and was wondering if I would need to use chapter 15 of ASCE 7-16 for the design. Would it be considered a nonbuilding structure similar...
Hi, I have a connection for a steel beam to CMU wall. The connection consists of a steel plate with nelson studs embedded into a CMU wall and a tab plate welded to it in order to attach a steel beam. The contractor missed this connection and now I am planning on having thru bolts with a plate on...
Hi, I am designing a wood building that is elevated on concrete piers. The piers are about 4'-6" above the footings. For context, see attached image. For the lateral design, I am using shear walls which have an R value of 6.5. My question is: would I need to consider the concrete piers as...
