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02 '21
One of the critical dimensions provided by the design engineer for stud rail installation is the initial space. This dimension dictates how far away from the face of the support the studs start. If this dimension is under-sized, the first stud may not be effective, and if the dimension is over-sized, a punching crack may…
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06 '16
One of the wonderful things about concrete is that it works in two (or even 3) directions simultaneously. While buildings constructed of steel or wood generally have a system of beams and joists to create the floors, concrete buildings can have a single flat slab supported by widely spaced columns. This lets architects design open…