Thanks KootK - I appreciate the input. Since it does seem to be "standard practice", I was hoping to find an alternate load path or theory that justifies this approach, being that it does seem to perform adequately.
And yes, I think failure of the carbon fiber wythe connector (or more likely the...
I'm designing precast prestressed sandwich panels with carbon fiber wythe connectors such that the panels will behave as "partially composite." The few design examples I have found determine the level of composite action based on the in-service condition (simple span) and corresponding shear...
I'm having trouble finding design examples for low slope (1/4 / 12) roof member design in areas with high snow loading. The codes I've seen say to use "approriate snow" loads when considering winter ponding. Does this mean full roof snow? Does it include drifting? Also, how much...
