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I am looking for an electronic definition of the maps in ASCE 7-10 for wind and snow. The ideal solution would be a Google map that has the contours drawn as custom lines. If that existed, I could get a definition of the contours as a list of latitude and longitude coordinates, put them in a...

OK, thanks a bit weird but I get it.

According to ACI-318R-14 the formula for Ec is as below. Normal weight concrete is 2400 kg/m3 or 150 lb per cu ft This means the first formula applies. That seems to be an error. The second formula would never apply even though it states "normal weight concrete" Can anyone please enlighten me...

Yes I am lucky. Have to say the going looks tough, just like the Australian code. So much jargon to take in!! But the information is there I think.

I see, so a ridge beam, roof beam and rafters are "components" in ASCE then. That's good to know. Searching for "asce simple C&C wind" leads to http://shop.skghoshassociates.com/wind-simple-v2.html which is software. I am after the manual calculations as I want to understand how it's done. I...

I am wondering how to calculate the wind load for the design of a roof beam in a house in the USA. I am aware of ASCE 7. I understand this is the general loading code used throughout the US. In Australia we have a simplified wind code that is not as intimidating called Wind Load for Housing...

Hi All, Just wondering if there is an online design tool that designs in timber and steel in USA locations such as https://spanman.net/Members/Floor-Beam-Internal-Loads-Parallel-Single-Span which covers Australia. Or perhaps a downloadable alternative?