Did they change the terminology? I’ve always heard and used CJP (Complete Joint Penetration).
To answer your question, a properly welded CJP splice is like the beam is a single piece, so yes, that would be structurally acceptable. There are some complications with large CJP field welds and...
There is a reason he’s introducing steel into a concrete building. Possibly a ceiling height issue and a concrete transfer girder was just too deep for the architect to tolerate.
From a structural perspective, there is nothing wrong with having columns above a girder, but not below. Transfer...
Do you need to allow differential movement in both directions or just perpendicular to the expansion joint? If you need to allow differential movement in both directions, I think you’re stuck and you need to introduce a new lateral element on that side of the expansion joint. If only...
I typically plate the WF on one side to create a closed section to address the torsion in such a case.
Is there one connection coming from one side only?
I’m skeptical of having the LVL connection take the torsion. The reality is the rotational stiffness of the moment connection at the end...
Here is what I'm struggling with. If I am functioning in a professional capacity and I look at it, I'm required to provide my opinion and let them know it's unsafe and something needs to be done. I'm not responsible for ensuring they do it. That's their own risk whether they choose to make...
I accepted no financial compensation for this. Not even gas money to drive the 3 hour round trip. I was provided with a plate of food. It's a little troubling - like the moral of the story is don't be a nice guy.
I'm not sure if this is the right forum to post in, but I didn't see a more appropriate one.
I'm a licensed PE in state A and I looked at a home for a friend in state B, where I'm not licensed. I looked at a condition that was noted in a home inspection report, purely as a friend, not...
