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    Foundation Overturning

    In ASD load combinations, 0.6D is used in the current codes instead of 0.9D in the older one (i.e. UBC 97). It appears to me that factors of safety for foundation stability(sliding and overturning) can be checked against unity, not 1.5. In practice I use 1.5 but what about for the exam, should...
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    Shear Connectors

    Chapter I Design of Composite Member of AISC 360 gives formulas to calculate the nominal strength of shear connectors, either shear studs or channels. The example from the CD accompanied with the AISC manual designs shear connectors at nominal strength level. If the horizontal shear between...
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    FYI - ICC Discounted Books

    FYI, ICC has some books on special discounted price that may be of your interest. i.e. http://www.iccsafe.org/e/prodshow.html?pro...kCknxIzb2008|13
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