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  1. mdale

    Horizontal Reinforc'g in Masonry Walls

    Are the requirements for the minimum horizontal steel (0.007Ag)in a masonry wall for wind design the same as for seismic loading. I looking at a masonry wall in 130-mph wind speed.
  2. mdale

    Flare Bevel void fill

    The connection is similar to Fibure 8-18 on page 8-24 of the AISC Manual 13th edition. The contractor wants to add a channel to each side of a tube column. The web of the channel will be next to the column and the flang will be flush with the column.
  3. mdale

    Flare Bevel void fill

    If I need to weld two members together and has a large radius, can I specify a backer rod to fill in the void provided the weld attaches the rod to both members and extends over the top of the backer rod?
  4. mdale

    Concrete - Soil Sulfate

    I have a soil's report, whichs says "the soils onsite were found to have moderate to severe corrosive potential to concrete and metal...". "...The report recommends Type II with fly ash or Type V portland cement or equivalent..." Would I specify the concrete strength of 4,000-psi for Type II...
  5. mdale

    Minimum Footing Depth

    What is the minimum footing depth for the horizontal distance from bottom leading edge of footing to daylight of slope?
  6. mdale

    Canopy Design

    For a RV, truck, or equipment parking cover, the metal roof deck spans over the roof purlins. The roof purlins span between the roof beams, and the beams cantilever out from the columns forming a ‘T’ shape. If there are more than two sets of beams and columns across the width of the canopy...
  7. mdale

    LGS Portal Frames

    I have seen on some websites either single or double 'C' Shape Member back-to-back. The beams and columns were attached by steel plates and bolts to create the building shape similar to PEMB Frames. They were used on garage, sheds, and barn size structures.
  8. mdale

    LGS Portal Frames

    Does anyone know where I can find design information for Light-Gauge Steel Portal Frames? Members, Connections (plate connections)
  9. mdale

    Crack in Composite Floor Deck

    Thank you for your responses. I am on my way out to check the crack. Also, I have a call into the floor deck manufacturer to see if they can be any help. I will be looking in the blue book for a concrete repair contractor for their input.
  10. mdale

    Crack in Composite Floor Deck

    How do you repair Cracks (not hairline) in Composite Floor Decks?
  11. mdale

    Drilled Footing / Caissons

    Are there any computer programs for drilled footing/caissons? If so, what are the names of the software.
  12. mdale

    Adhesive for Light-Gauge Steel

    What are some brand names? Where can I find design values?
  13. mdale

    What wind loads on building canopy?

    Changing the subject alittle. You have talked about a canopy adjacent to a structure. Also, a canopy as an open structure. How about a canopy which stores RV's, etc... Eventhough there are no exterior walls, the wind would not necessarly pass by. The obstructions (RV's) would cause the wind...
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    masonry basement walls expansion joints

    Are expansion joints required or neccessary?

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