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Two-Way Slab Edge Support
In the design of a two-way flat slab, would it be appropriate to consider that a "column strip" exists along the perimeter of a building that has a continuous 10" thick concrete foundation wall. If the slab is connected to the wall with dowels, would there not be a region of negative moment...- Mike7117
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Seismic Forces
Regarding ASCE allowable stress design load combinations, and considering seismic force "E", it is shown that the calculated seismic force is an ultimate force. When I compute the base shear value "V" per ASCE equations, is this load also an ultimate force that needs to be reduced to compare to...- Mike7117
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- Forum: Structural engineering general discussion
