For the check of railing post top mounted on deck, is the check of shear and tensile capacity of anchor bolts sufficient?
Considering the point load of 200lbf at top of rail, the 3/8” dia. anchor bolts are checked for shear and tensile capacity induced by moment due to that point load. For the...
There is an existing deck with width 5', and the deck needs to be extended on one side by 2 ft. The old deck has its cassion designed for 40 psf live loading. However, as per new criteria, deck is to be designed for 60 psf live load. For 60 psf live load, the existing cassion size on the side A...
