Hello everyone, I have an equipment pad with embedded posts that are subject to impact from vehicles. I have always multiplied the "vehicle barrier load" per ASCE 7 by the 1.6 live load factor, but the equipment pad is also now subject to overturning and sliding under this load. I am unsure of...
Hello. I am seeking opinions here as I am second guessing myself. I have a piece of equipment that is being supported by the top slab of a precast vault. See snapshot for a very rudimentary sketch. My question is regarding calculating the sliding resistance since the top slab is supported...
