I have a residence with beams designed as steel channels using AISD codes. I am looking at the using structural fiberglass shapes in their place. It specifically states in the fiberglass manufacturers information that a FS = 2 should be used. How can I incorporate this into my calculations...
I have a residence with beams designed as steel channels using AISD codes. I have been asked to relook at the using structural fiberglass shapes. It specifically states in the fiberglass manufacturers information that a FS = 2 should be used. How can I incorporate this into my calculations...
I'm a young Eng studying steel design for my PE exam. I'm very familar with LRFD method of live/dead load factors and their combinations. When using AISD method and tables are these same factors applicable. I have came across many different approaches. Is a 1.7(dead+live) factor too...
I am an E.I. with a design process question. I'm sizing two paired 14' cantilevered C Channel's. They are to be used in place of a single I beam on either side of the column. I'm considering them independently. Both are laterally braced (flooring), with 20'spacing(Lu)before the cantilever...
I am trying to find information on the use of fiberglass plastics as the structural support in structures. Not too sure where to start. I have to review an architects design in order to give him pros and cons of its use.
Luke Leising
M.Architecture
B.S.Civil Engineering
