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Masonry structures

Posted By Amir Eghtesadi 02-17-2020 11:02 PM
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I need to design 2 story reinforced concrete building on top of an existing 2 story building with masonry brick walls. The concrete walls are sitting on top of brick walls. The building is in low seismic area (horizontal load = 1% dead load). I have not seen and designed such a building. 1- Can ...

RE: Building extension project

Posted By Amir Eghtesadi 07-04-2019 08:58 AM
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​Can't you rely on structural drawings for the existing building? ------------------------------ Amir Eghtesadi Aff.M.ASCE Thornhill ON 1416 9852647 ------------------------------

RE: Guideline for deep foundation and basement design

Posted By Amir Eghtesadi 05-24-2019 11:20 AM
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Some general structural design items you need to consider are included but not limited to; 1-Soil pressure (at rest) on the building, 2- Impact load on the columns incase of car accident 3- fire ratings on the structural members (for steel structures) Of course you should consider climatic and ...

RE: ENERCALC vs. Tedds vs. Struware

Posted By Amir Eghtesadi 05-13-2019 09:46 AM
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​Hi, Here in Canada we mostly use ENERCALC in consulting companies. I used to work at HATCH and we were using ENERCALC. So, I think ENERCALC might be better solution. ------------------------------ Amir Eghtesadi Aff.M.ASCE Toronto ON 1416 9852647 ------------------------------