i was just wondering if a person can become a P.E. with only a BS degree in civil engineering. i know this might be a stupid question, but i was just curious. thanks
-span of girder or beam span = 28 feet -> 28/2 = 14
-assume 'w' shape member
-start selection within steel manual from w14 shapes.
this was one of the so-called short cuts that was taught to my class by my structural steel design professors. it has helped me out when trying to select an...
thank you all for your suggestions. they have been very helpful. i was just wondering though, how would a foundation take the horizontal forces? aren't foundations designed in such a manner in where it only takes vertical forces?
thank you all for your suggestions. they have been very helpful. i was just wondering though, how would a foundation take the horizontal forces? aren't foundations designed in such a manner in where it only takes vertical forces?
when designing a structure for earthquake, would the earthquake forces be higher at the top of the structure or at the base? or would the earthquake loads be dependent of the dead loads on the specific floor? thanks
when designing a structure for earthquake, would the earthquake forces be higher at the top of the structure or at the base? or would the earthquake loads be dependent of the dead loads on the specific floor? thanks