I have had discussions on this in the past and would like to know how other people do it. The scenario is that there is a steel structure (industrial, no floor decking, braced vertically and horizontally) that supports multiple containers/vessels (mechanical components) at upper floors. This is...
Dear all,
We have been arguing here whether Chapter 6 of AISC Design Guide 12 can be used for regular projects (non-retrofit) in non-seismic zones for designing Haunch Moment Connections. Could you please help on following items:
1) Can we use the force transfer model assumed in Chapter 6...
Dear All,
Could anyone tell me what is the acceptable level of oil and grease in potable water? The water in the question will be used for mixing the concrete. Per ASTMD3921 lab report gives a value < 1.0 mg/L. Is this acceptable for potable water? Appreciate your input.
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Could anyone guide me how to estimate dynamic stiffness for steel pipe piles without actual pile load tests? Test piles will be put in few months down the lane. These piles are about 30 meter deep and doesn't bear on hard stratum. Soil layers are primarily clays. Novak...
