Are there any concerns with the use of fly ash in concrete for a tank that will be storing potable water? We have a project that is trying to be as "green" as possible and would like to use a high fly ash content in the concrete. Knowing that fly ash -even that rated as non-hazardous- can...
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We have also generaly provide struts/bracing at the end bay in this situation, especially when laterally supporting a tall wall. My concerns are the combination of thin deck material, prone to buckle, and how well I can count on truly adequate connections between deck and wall being made...
We are designing a building with structural steel framing, open web joists and metal deck at the roof. The architect wants to pitch steel in two directions to achieve a 1/4" per foot slope. Does anyone have a feel for how much warping can be tolerated in the joists before it becomes a...
