Truss Spacing Made Simple: Boost Efficiency and Structural Integrity Proper truss spacing is a critical factor in ensuring the structural performance of both residential and commercial buildings. In our article, we dive into: - Why truss spacing matters - The benefits of the ClarkDietrich Truss Spacer - How truss spacers simplify installation Whether you're working with wood or cold-formed steel trusses, tools like the ClarkDietrich Truss Spacer are essential for maintaining precision and meeting design specifications. Discover how these spacers can make your job easier while enhancing the durability of your project. Read the full article here: Truss Spacers: https://lnkd.in/gdTbqnmU Shop truss spacers: https://lnkd.in/ghZXYCQk Need other products? https://lnkd.in/g2f5jQxc #ConstructionTips #TrussSpacing #ClarkDietrich #BuildingMaterials #USFrameFactory
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The article discusses the critical considerations in selecting a floor system for Multi-Storey steel buildings at the concept design stage. It explores seven floor systems, detailing their advantages and disadvantages, including factors like cost, simplicity, speed of construction, buildability, and aesthetics. The systems covered range from short-span composite beams to Slim Flor beams with precast concrete slabs, providing insights into their applications and design considerations. #structuralsteel #structuralengineer #civilconstruction #civil #designstructure #floordesign #structurescentre
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Quite practical and realistic! this could be good for educational purposes, showing deflection parterns in structural members.
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Structural Design for Openings in CLT Floor Panels While cross-laminated timber (CLT) has the ability to span in both its major and minor axis directions (simultaneously), most of the time we don't ask it to do that. We use it in one-way span conditions. Glulam beams (or steel beams, or bearing walls, etc) frame perpendicular to panel span. There are exceptions of course for point supported systems. But as of now, those are the exception and not the norm. However, even in a one-way CLT system, we often have isolated areas of two-way span conditions. At openings in the floor panels Floor penetrations for plumbing Box outs for small mechanical chases Can CLT span two-way around a 3" diameter hole without needing additional framing? Pretty much always, yes. What about around a 4 ft x 4 ft hole? Well...probably should take a closer look at that one. Maybe it can, but it'll depend on things like: Size of hole relative to size of panel Proximity of hole to edge of panel Proximity of hole to end of panel Load and deflection criteria While working on a mass timber project recently, I came across this helpful guide from Nordic Structures, showing prescriptive options for allowable openings in their floor panels without the need for supplemental reinforcing (i.e. beams around the opening). Check it our here ?? https://lnkd.in/eyPaXMCt Mass Timber Advisors
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build your house without concrete and block ?????? only by using steel structure with foam boards thickness 16 cm for walls and slab . we install it as the arch.dwg after will install the MEP pipes and cables with 2 mesh from both sides with hard and soft plaster layer 2 cm from each side. Innovative Construction: The Future with Steel Structures and Foam Walls. I've seen the evolution of construction methods firsthand, and one combination that stands out for its efficiency and sustainability is the use of steel structures with foam walls reinforced with mesh. Why this approach? Here are a few key advantages: 1. Strength and Durability: Steel provides unparalleled structural integrity, capable of withstanding significant loads and extreme weather conditions. When paired with foam walls and mesh, this system ensures long-lasting resilience. 2. Thermal Insulation: Foam walls offer excellent thermal insulation, reducing energy consumption by maintaining interior temperatures. This makes buildings more energy-efficient, leading to lower utility costs and a smaller carbon footprint. 3. Lightweight and Cost-Effective: Steel structures are lighter than traditional concrete, which can reduce foundation costs and construction time. Foam walls with mesh are also lightweight, making the entire system more cost-effective. 4. Fire Resistance: Foam walls with appropriate mesh reinforcement can provide excellent fire resistance, enhancing the safety of the building. 5. Speed of Construction: Combining steel frames with foam walls allows for rapid assembly, reducing construction time and minimizing site disruption. This is particularly beneficial for projects with tight deadlines. 6. Design Flexibility: Steel’s versatility enables more innovative architectural designs, allowing for creative and unique structures that stand out. Incorporating these materials into modern construction not only enhances building performance but also aligns with sustainability goals. As we move forward, it's exciting to see how these technologies will continue to shape the industry! #StructuralEngineering #SteelStructures #ConstructionInnovation #Sustainability #EngineeringExcellence
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importance of connection beam / slab in structures
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Concise worked example on how to design reinforced concrete cantilever stairs. #civilengineering #construction #buildingconstruction #engineering #structuraldesign #concrete #reinforcedconcrete https://lnkd.in/dNEB8QWV
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One-way slabs and two-way slabs are types of slabs used in building construction, and they differ mainly in the way they transfer loads and are supported. One-Way Slab: - Spans in one direction only. - The main reinforcement is placed parallel to the shorter side. - Supported by beams on two opposite sides only. - Bending moment occurs in one direction (perpendicular to the supports). - The ratio of the longer span to the shorter span (l_y/l_x) is equal to or greater than 2. - Economical for spans up to about 3.5 meters. - Example applications include cantilever slabs and verandahs. Two-Way Slab: - Spans in two perpendicular directions. - The main reinforcement is placed in both directions. - Supported by beams on all four sides. - Bending moments are distributed in both directions. - The ratio of the longer span to the shorter span (l_y/l_x) is less than 2. - Suitable for larger spans and higher loads, more economical for spans around 6m x 6m. - The deflected shape is dish or saucer-like. The choice between one-way and two-way slabs depends on the specific design requirements, span lengths, and load conditions of the structure
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Basic engineering principle explained in 5 seconds. Watch and learn. Most importantly, have a good day!
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This video emphasizes the significance of strap beams, also known as baldrame beams, rafter beams, and shallow footing intermediate connection beams, among others. These beams play a crucial role in ensuring structural integrity by preventing uneven settlement, distributing loads uniformly within the foundation, averting column buckling failure, minimizing lateral foundation movement, and fostering monolithic behavior by connecting all footings seamlessly. Properly designed strap beams are instrumental in mitigating catastrophic structural failures caused by seismic activity, wind forces, differential soil settlement, and various other factors. #StructuralEngineering #FoundationDesign #PlinthBeams #RafterBeams #StructuralIntegrity #SeismicSafety #WindLoadResilience #FoundationStability Additionally, strap beams offer the added benefit of reducing uneven load settlements in the foundation by transferring uneven moments and sharing them with nearby foundations. This mechanism ensures even vertical pressure distribution on the soil from the foundation, thereby guaranteeing minimal differential settlements within the foundation. #LoadDistribution #FoundationStability #SoilPressure #StructuralBalance
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