Is there any valid theory to consider Metal pan (18GA) with welded rebar (#4) as a composite structure? This assembly may have been utilized for stair landing. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks!
I have a question regarding the composite deck theory.
Metal pan (18GA) of 5'X16' size(consider as a stair landing with live load of 100 psf)with deformed welded bar(#4,10" O.C parallel to 5'-0" side) could be considered as composite deck or not?
This landing has clear span of 5'-0" and has...
Thanks, dik and everlrod for your comments.
Basically my question was that the whole
assembly can be lifted by tieing the lifters
at the floor beams not by the main girders.
So, my concern is with the shear at the floor
beam and main girder connection. Does it possible to
run any calculation...
Hi,
I have a question regarding the lifting of 220 tons railroad bridge (110' long , 21' wide)
Made of two main plate girders (9' high, with 40 mm flange thk, 20 mm web thik.)
Floor beams of 2' high, 21' long connected with main girders with 20 mm High strength bolts with 152mm 152 mm by 9.2 mm...
