Serviceability
This is a state in which the function, appearance, maintainability, and durability of a building and comfort and safety of its […]
This is a state in which the function, appearance, maintainability, and durability of a building and comfort and safety of its […]
Self-anchored suspension bridges differ from the type discussed in Arts. 15.16 only in that external anchorages are dispensed with (see
Some of the most important elements influencing selection of type and form of arch follow. Foundation Conditions. If a bridge
A wide range of special seismic design requirements are specified for steel frames to ensure that they achieve the ductility and
The Uniform Building Code (UBC) of the International Conference of Building Officials has been the primary source of seismic design provisions
Earthquakes have occurred in many states. Figures 6.2 and 6.3 show contour maps of the United States that reflect the severity
Screws are frequently used for connections in cold-formed steel because they can be driven with a hand-held drill, usually without
Because of the flexibility of the manufacturing method and the variety of shapes that can be manufactured, properties of cold-formed sections
For short-span structures (under about 500 ft) it is commonly assumed in seismic analysis that the same ground motion acts simultaneously
Safety is the prime concern of steel erectors. Erectors tie-off above regulated heights, install perimeter cable around elevated work sites, and