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  1. ALphaSpace

    minimum distance between 2 pile caps

    Interesting you use 2.5 ive always done it to be 3D however couldnt quote where this is from in the code
  2. ALphaSpace

    Eurocode Deflection Limits: Best Practices

    Hello everyone, I’m reviewing deflection criteria for a long-span steel beam designed to Eurocode standards, and I’m seeking some clarification. I’m currently limiting deflections as follows: Imposed load deflection: span/360 Total load deflection: span/250 My question is: For dead load...
  3. ALphaSpace

    Thank God for Sparkies

    As a new member to the industry/Community/Forum, this is a wholesome thread. Stay Safe.
  4. ALphaSpace

    Sanity check on caissons for a carport

    Could you ask them for the calcs? and you could look through those yourself. Or even ask them this question, I’m sure they’ll give you a reason.
  5. ALphaSpace

    Deflections for Composite steel frame with metal deck

    Hi All, I am Currently working on a car park with a composite steel frame with metal decking. The project has very tight headroom restrictions and therefore a tight structural zone allowance. The job is due to start on site very soon and it has just become aware that deflections & tolerances...
  6. ALphaSpace

    Masonry Head Restraint Detail to underside of Metal Deck

    GeoregeTheCivilEngineer - Thank again! I am actually Specing an SMD Deck! I see these fixings everyday at the gym i go to which has an exposed celling with the MEP visible and have never noticed them. I'll look for a restraint tie with the combination of a wedge nut fixing thanks again!
  7. ALphaSpace

    Masonry Head Restraint Detail to underside of Metal Deck

    GeorgeTheCivilEngineer, Thanks for that, so id rather not have to drill through the concrete. When you say clamp into the profile of the deck are you referring to providing the fixing through the decking before the concrete has been poured? Or is there come detail/way to clamp to the underside...
  8. ALphaSpace

    Masonry Head Restraint Detail to underside of Metal Deck

    Hi All, I'm looking to detail a Masonry head restraint for a blockwork wall to the underside of a metal deck. I want to provide a soft joint to not transfer any vertical loads but to restrain it laterally. I have previously used Ancon IHR-V ties when it's to the underside of a steel beam that...

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