I was following a discusion found here and thought that the pdf that was posted would be helpful to some. It lists equation to deflection or sidesway of braced frame configurations. It can be verified with the method of virtual…
Evaluating and Identifing Existing Glulam Beams
A good reference for evaluating existing glue laminated timber framing: Evaluating Existing Glulam AITC
ASD Stress vs ASD Strength vs LRFD All are LSD
ASD Allowable Stress Design (1989 9th Edition AISC Manual) or Allowable Strength Design (2005 13th Edition AISC Manual). Both use service level loads and a safety factor to member strength. WSD Working Stress Design (not used in design anymore). Uses…
General Tips
There are probably three major or general rules to follow: 1.) Visualization. Visulize the load path and visulize the detail. You must understand where the load is going and how you plan to resist it. Also your details must be construct-able.…
Wood Diaphragm Design
Full post will be completed soon. Typically wood diaphragms are considered flexible. Metal clad wood truss diaphragm design: http://bse.wisc.edu/bohnhoff/Publications/Copyrighted/EP484.2%20PDF%20File1.pdf
Steel Deck Diaphragm Design
Full post coming soon!! Steel Deck – typically flexible. Composite Steel Deck – typically rigid.