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  1. StrucCyclist

    Bar Joist Concentrated vs. Distributed Loading

    Hello all, I am aware of the "100 pound rule" regarding concentrated loads applied to joist top or bottom chords. I have a project with proposed solar array loads being applied to a roof framed with 1.5" decking over 16k bar joists spaced 5'-0" on center. The array concentrated loads are...
  2. StrucCyclist

    Lightweight Insulation Roof Fill note

    Hello, I have a question about a detail I came across in a set of Record Drawings for a structure built in 1972. The detail is attached. The detail references "LT. WT. INSUL. ROOF FILL". The roof fill is reinforced with 2" hexagonal woven mesh, which seems to essentially be chicken wire...
  3. StrucCyclist

    Calculation Presentation/Formatting

    Hello, I have attached a pdf of some calculations from a precast manufacturer. Does anybody know what program they may have used to these? I don't care about the calculations, but the presentation format is nice and I'd like to look into using a similar type of software. I don't like some of...

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