Tiebeam Analysis 2

[eeedesign]

To all Designers,

Anybody can give information and references how to analyze TieBeams and what are the loads to be considered. Thanks in advance

 

[KootK]

"Tie beam" can mean a few things. You'll likely need to elaborate. Are we talking about collectors for lateral loads? Grade beams between piles?

I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.

 

[eeedesign]

Hi! I mean a TieBeam or Ground/Grade Beam. Thanks KootK

 

[KootK]

I'll assume that we're discussing an interior tie beam rather than a perimeter grade beam. In seismic country, the axial force is usually a percentage of the axial force in the columns being tied.

I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.

 

[Brad805]

Epic post. This forum is full of detail oriented individuals. If you want feedback you need to explain your question better. The best threads usually start with a well formulated problem and a list of specific questions.

 

[msquared48]

Are there more rabbits in the mountains or in the winter?

Mike McCann, PE, SE (WA)

 

[canwesteng]

Where I'm from, winter.

This post reminds me of when I was asked to do a quick foundation design for an MTO for an estimate. We were going to crib the design from a project on the west coast (high seismic). The foundation design had interior tie beams and I could not figure out what the purpose of these was until I dig some digging and found they were meant to tie everything together in an earthquake. If you don't know what they're for they sure seem confusing at first.