I came across a member on here (Celt83) and followed their links to their github. I wanted to try their elastic weld analysis tool, but when I got it open in python xy the user interface looks to be missing the graphic and property outputs I've seen them post elsewhere.
Has anyone else used...
I’m at that stage in my career that I’m thinking about the potential of taking the SE exam. However, I keep seeing the requirement (which is similar to the PE) that you must have 4 years working directly under a SE to get your SE’s license. if I don’t work with any SE’s can I not actually...
Curious what others would say about a connection like this. In the image shown you have a post with a brace going behind. Mounted on the post is an angle piece that attaches to the post with 2 bolts and to the brace with another two bolts at its web and flange. The force is axial down the brace...
Curious to hear what others have to say on this subject. Currently I’m moving into a more leadership level position in the company I work for. Because of this we’ve hired on a VERY new engineer to train.
What are some good tips and tricks you wish you’d had for yourself when you were young? Or...
Working on starting my own business doing structural engineering on the side of my day-to-day normal job. Looking for any tips or advice from others who’ve taken this journey. Already in the process of setting up an LLC and getting E&O insurance.
Thanks in advance to anyones reply!
I would agree with you. From what I can understand they are using some kind of modified version of 29.5-3 but instead of the base number being 3.4 and 4 they’re using 1.8. So for a single layer bent their Cf is 1.8, for a 2 layer it’s 3.4, for 3 it’s 4.86, and so on using that equation I showed...
I'm needing some help to understand what is going on with some old calcs I'm reviewing. The structure is for an old timber roller coaster which is made up of hundreds of frames along the length of the track. The way I see it I think the wind loading Cf should be based on ASCE 7-10 29.5-2, with...
