IF THE LOAD BEARING STRUCTURE IS ALREADY IN LACE AND NOW IT IS INTENDED TO CONVERT IT TO A FRAMED STRUCTURES, ...

Dear Vijaya, seismic drifts are evaluated with non-reduced seismic loads (without R) for the Colombian ...

Depending upon the foundation settlement criteria and the type and duration of the LL, possibly for foundations ...

Where can I find some design examples of a Seismic Moment Frame retrofit of existing building using ASCE41 ...

I found a similar concept here. Climate Tech | Brimstone The process is proprietary and starts ...

Dear Yahya Aalam: I would suggest that you visit the American Wood Council (AWC). They have lots ...

Interesting thoughts, but I agree with your PB concerns. Any flying debris becomes problematic for downwind ...

Just to add my two bits in IOver the years I have checked the validity of the pin jointed truss compared ...