I need to design a foundation for a 400 ton hydraulic press. What are the primary concerns ... eg soil bearing pressure, resonance between the foundation and press, dynamic loading, etc.
what will determine the thickness of the foundation?
Does the foundation weight need to be 5...
welding procedure requirements:
I need to weld A-572 Grade 50 round bars to an existing bar joists that have the chemical composition indicated below. We have determined that the steel used for the joists has a yield strength of 50 ksi but its carbon content exceeds the ASTM Limits of A242...
Any guidance for design loads and criteria and/or tips to design equipment skids?
Any specific technical guidelines w/ minimum load requirements such as you find in ASCE 16?
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Is the rule of thumb for rotating machine foundations 3 times the weight of the machine mean 3 times the total weight of the machine (moving parts plus stationary parts) or just 3 times the weight of the moving parts of the machine?
Where can i find what forces (design criteria) are supposed to be used to design sewer pipe supports when the concrete pier pipe support and its foundation are located adjacent to a creek ... eg. water forces, debris forces, buoyancy, etc?
What test can be performed to determine the allowable compression strength of multi-wythe clay masonry walls?
What test can be performed to determine the allowable tensile strength of multi-wythe clay masonry walls?
is it acceptable to use type s mortar in lieu of RMG or Concrete in a 6' x 1.33' brick pilaster that is 12 ft tall? I have called for (5) #6 vertical bars in the pilaster that is surrounded by brick and has concrete core that is approx. 8" x 5.33.' There are 4 pilasters supporting the roof...
When designing beams and columns that will be used to shore up a roof girder in order to repair a section of building column, is there a code mandated load factor that must be used to design the beams and columns that will temporarily support the column until it has been repaired? If so, what...
