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Rocio, In such a case I think it won't affect the foundation because 1) the pipe is insulated & 2) pipe is not supported directly on mat. And also, temperature mentioned is not very high ! You can utilize simple text book formulae to calculate the temperature drop at surface of concrete using thermal ...

​Hello, AISC Design Guide 17 Section 5.4.11 discusses this topic in detail. Table 5-2 summarizes weldability of different grades and only A307 Grade A or B with Supplementary requirements S1 offers better control compared to all other grades based on CE limit. An indication of 'Relative Weldability' ...

Hello, Can you provide more information ? What is the shape of foundation / arrangement and sizes ? 70 degrees C is not much. Is it a sustained temperature in the equipment or just a case of design condition (occasional) ? On the side note: Concrete pavements in middle east / any other warmer regions ...

Hello , On a revamp project while analyzing for increased forces, I came across a case where a doubler plate is required in column to safeguard against excessive web panel ​zone shear. However, as it is a modification work, welding is not a preferred option as it requires several precautions to be ...