I fully agree that the connection between the tube and jack must either be braced or designed as "rigid".
We are planning on designing the connection between the two to be as rigid as possible. The intent is to design a splice between the two elements that will transfer moment. I will agree...
Does anyone know if a proceedure exists for finding the capacity of a column who's section varies along the height of the column?
We are assuming that the connection bewteen the two sections is fixed, and therefore stable, but what happens to the axial loads? Is the capacity based on the Kl/r...
Thanks for the info.
Out of curiosity, is that posted anywhere in the AREMA Manual, or is it in another code or standard? Or is it just something that is "common knowledge" among engineers doing that type of work?
I have a basic question, we have been asked to look at a providing temporary shoring for a structure near a railway line. I have found the train loading diagrams, and have (breifly) read throught the AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering, however, I cannot seem to find the standard gage used for...
If I read your last post correctly, building has a reinforced concrete frame supporting the second floor and roof, so the footing in question will only carry the weight of one story of cmu.
In southern states, where frost heave is not an issue, a thickened slab should be a fine option for a...
I assume you are talking about a pour strip at the perimeter of a Tilt-up concrete wall. If this is the case, the pour strip is generally used to "stabalize" the base of the wall. Dowels are generally installed in the panel, these dowels will lap reinforcing bars in the pour strip...
