What about simple one-span beam and column calculations? I've worked with people that model everything in a FEM software, even minor access platforms. I would look at the structure and if I can't see a benefit of using a FEM software, I would do it by hand calculations. Usually, the hand...
In general, I would say providing shim plates, covering more or less the entire surface area of the L-profile, should be provided when correcting for height deviations when grouting is not used. This will ensure the correct contact surface to the concrete. Doing it with washers like it's done...
Hi,
I'm a structural engineer working in Norway and have been working 6 years in oil & gas and 6 years with civil engineering. I've worked for different companies and what I see is that the level of hand calculations for minor calculations is quite different in each company. Someone have...
