Web Based Tools for Diaphragm Design
Using web based tools can save time and increase efficiency during structural analysis, and often these tools are the most up-to-date resources which include changes and updates to the code. Are you aware of the many online resources available to assist with calculating the shear strength and stiffness of steel deck diaphragms? In the July […]
Seismic Questions Answered: Podium Structures
Podium structures have increased in popularity in recent years. Are you familiar with the 2-stage seismic analysis procedure in ASCE 7 and necessary structural considerations with this type of structure? ASCE offers guidance for this procedure, but some provisions are more straightforward than others. In the June 2023 SEU session, Emily Guglielmo, PE, SE, from […]