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Structural analysis of extruded polymer shapes
Most of my structural engineering experience has been with extruded aluminum shapes where the Aluminum Design Manual is the standard code for structural design in the US. Does anyone know what publication is used for structural analysis of extruded polymer shapes used in building construction in...- cvshep
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- Forum: Plastics Engineering general discussion
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Brick veneer deflection limit
I have a steel frame building with brick veneer cladding. My building lateral force resisting system is moment frame. How much should I limit the drift in my moment frame to avoid damage to the veneer? I've heard H/300 & H/500. What is the most commonly used limit and where can I find the...- cvshep
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- Forum: Structural engineering general discussion
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Post Installed Concrete Anchors
For buildings, the governing code (IBC) sends you to ACI 318 Appendix D for post installed concrete anchors which only allows you to use approved anchor types (widely used adhesive anchors are not included as an approved type). My questons is, when using post intstalled anchors on bridges, does...- cvshep
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- Forum: Structural engineering general discussion
