List of Contributions

ASCE 7 Chapter 13 ​section 13.1.1 begins by stating that it establishes criteria for components that are permanently attached to structures. Unless they are built in machines that are supported permanently by adding support elements and anchorages, then no part of Chapter 13 applies. Also, since vending ...

I suggest you also call AISC directly. Their staff may be able to provide direction to references that may help. You might also consider Eurocode as a reference. Specifically EN 1998 covers seismic design but I'm not sure if they have much more on stainless. I think the key for "off label use" ...

​Craig, I've appreciated the discussion thus far. I think one of the most salient points is that there is no diagram or details to really help answer the question. The remaining points made are all good ones based on the assumptions made. My contribution is that any solution needs to be compatible ...

I would suggest that this method isn't only conservative but incorrect. ​To know for sure one would need to dig deep in the research and talk with snow load committee members. From my past experience following Oregon's ASCE Chapter developing the Oregon snow loading manual, and recollection from ...

David, ​ Practically speaking, there are far too many things unstated for anyone to give solid direction for your problem. I can imagine that the clients position is that they need to move forward with design work in order to stay on schedule. That's an understandable position, but, there has to ...