You need to get a book called, "Design and Typical Details of Connections for Precast and Prestressed Concrete" it is by the Prestressed Concrete Institute. Here is a phone number 312-786-0300. This book has many typical connection details.
Does anyone have a design reference for wood stair stringers which are notched for the stair treads? This is for an exterior wooden stairs with landings for a 3 story apartment. The live load for these stairs is 100psf and one of the spans is over 14'. The architect wants the stringers to be...
The thickness of a slab on grade is controlled by the wheel loading of the vehicles and the spacing of the vehicle wheels. You might want to check out "Concrete Floors on Ground" by Portland Cement Association. Also, ACI 360R has a summary table of other methods of designing slabs on grade...
Can someone tell what section of either IBC '03 or ASCE 7-02 calls out the use of the "special seismic load combinations of IBC section 1605.4 and ASCE 7-02 9.5.2.7.1?
IBC says where specifically called out in sections 1613 through 1622 or in Chapters 18 through 23. The only reference I found...