Does anyone have any suggestions for the design of a cable supported mesh structure without using finite elements. It is a 100' diameter, 8 sided plan view with a central mast. In other words, how would we have done this 25 years ago. The simplified hand calculation method is what I am...
This is a followup to MATHMAN
I appreciate your post regarding your conversations with the owner of DECON. Do you know if what you discussed with him is documented anywhere? Unfortunatley, the portion of the code that they re-produce in the software literature specifically indicates the...
I am designing a post-tensioned flat plate slab
We have used StudRails in the past, so I am using the software developed by Decon Studrail to check the punching shear at each column and the size the reinforcing when required.
Unfortunately, I need shear reinforcing at almost every column.
The...
