I'm searching for info on design requirements for concrete wall openings. Specifically I have to cut a 6' double door opening in an existing 12" wall with unknown reinforecment. I plan to use steel channels (bolted through) on either side of the header but are the channels sized to take the...
Using ASCE 7-02 I have one wall in a structure that qualifies as Partially Enclosed. Does this mean that the entire structure is analyzed as partially enclosed (GCpi= +/-0.55) or just that wall?
Does anyone have a recommendation for determining the Wind Force Coefficient, Cf, for an Open Building with a Gable Roof? See ASCE7-98, Section 6.5.13. This refers to Tables 6-9 through 6-12 but I cannot find an applicable Table. Is there another procedure I should be using? Thanks for your...
