I have been looking at ArcelorMittal Portal+ design software (v1.39) from https://sections.arcelormittal.com/design_aid/design_software/EN
It seems to be a fair complete prelim tool for portal frame design to eurocodes with lots of clear info in calc reports.
Has anybody used it in earnest...
Wind force coefficients for flat sided individual members are dependent on their slenderness (and thus their length as seen in design codes like British standards, Eurocodes , DNV , etc). It's easy to incorporate that for single member and there's guidelines for doing so with a regular lattice...
Hi,
I wanted to get some outside opinions on how much suction forces on roofs due to wind contributes to OTM for small modules or shipping containers,
Wind load on containers produces pressure on the windward face and suction on the leeward face and roof. There's a discussion on whether or...
Can anyone recommend books or other resources aimed at improving structural engineering sketches/drawings either focusing on the improving sketching techniques or providing examples of typical details and or reference material for drawing conventions (material hatching patterns etc)?
I've done...
https://res.cloudinary.com/engineering-com/image/upload/v1709028069/tips/BoxCulvert_Typo_hfnptt.pdf
I think I found a minor typo in "Structural Engineering Formulas" by Mikhelson. It results in a larger moment for box culverts so should be conservative if used as is.
I've attached a pdf...
I recently received one of Blodgett's books (the 1976 version of Design of Weldments) from a used book store. I did not buy directly from the publisher, James F. Lincoln Foundation, because the shipping costs to UK are minimum $115 for a $25 book). Going through the book, I found there are at...
Hello Folks,
I was wondering what your general thoughts might be on an unusual connection that I've been asked to assess. I've attached an image and can clarify if anything is unclear. The section I am considering is a 20 year old extension to 50 year old structure. The extension consists of a...
