Dear all,
I have to extract the stiffness matrix of a 2D truss structure and i followed the correct procedure of extracting K values but the software gives half of the K matrix values. My question is whether the software just gives the half of symmetric stiffness matrix or we can get the...
Dear Structural Engineers!
I have to design a three stories medicines storage structure (reinforced concrete). The water table is at 5-10 feet below the surface level and the soil is poor too. The bearing capacity is not yet investigated but the B.C of the surrounding area is lower. My question...
Dear Ron!
Sir i am not doing actual design although i want to do it for learning purpose. I am interested how to design any fire resistant structure as its design methodology would be different than normal buildings. I asked about fire station in USA because i searched on google and found...
Hi everyone!
I have to design a fire station and i want to use concrete as a structural material. What structural design considerations/factors i need to use for seismic , wind load and Snow load while designing fire station? The importance factor for Earthquake will be 1.5 as per IBC , and...
