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Dik, Thanks for the detail. The example shown was just a generalized random google search. My actual detail was just an isolated footing. HRod : Thank you for your information and effort to write it out. Coincidentally, my pier is round. I just assumed they would tuck the bars they...

Hello, I am looking at a large exterior boardwalk project, intended to be constructed from timber and helical piles. Before I start my detail design, does anyone have any input or opinions regarding hemlock durability (or PT hemlock) versus PT SPF? Both materials are readily available in my...

I have always found SAP 2000 to be the simplest, but I have never used it for anything beyond structural analysis. Currently I use the bentley product line, SAFI line, and I have recently acquired the Advance design america line. I feel like SAP 2000 has the smallest learning curve (and most...

Interesting. Thank you all for your replies and opinions. I come from a structural steel background and have only a few substructures under my belt as a structural designer (not sure why that says civil/environmental). I had not considered the potential for a hook to straighten and agree that...

Hello, I have recently designed a pier/footing to support a cantilevered light pole. There is a small moment carried through the anchor bolts (Mf <100 kN*m). The subcontracted rebar supplier did not follow my design schedule and details regarding the hook development across the footing-pier...

Thanks for the reply! I will look into the AISC website, but I don't have a membership so it may be in vain lol

Hello, I was wondering if anyone knows how to address a plate - compression capacity check within a moment connection according to either CISC (preferrably) or AISC. My CISC handbook doesn't seem to provide much guidance on it and I know it is a fairly involved process. The professional...

My boss has asked me to design a 6ft (cantilevered) extension onto an overhead crane trolley. The beam is a continuous beam, underslung from the roof supports. I intend to butt weld an extension to the end of the beam; however, I am a bit confused on how to analyze the connection points. In...