H/20 blows my mind. I was not aware of any manufacturer that would stoop to
using that, let alone acknowledging the fact. No, I take that back ... I am
not aware of any _reputable_ manufacturer that would allow that limit as the
controlling condition.
Can we name names here?
Allowing h/20 as a design limit switch in software and designing a structure
that theoretically achieves a deflection at h/20 are separate issues.
Regardless of which element of the PEMB has design controlled at this limit,
I will guarantee that there is a connected element that is not properly
stabilized. The designer's focus is too narrow and the software is only
capable of checking what it has been programmed to check. I am not aware of
any manufacturer's software that could adequately handle that design.
Say, any more news about the Dallas Cowboys former practice facility? I saw
the preliminary report ...
Regards
Paul
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ph 905 639-9628
fax 905 639-3866
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> From: Jnapd@aol.com
> As Harold indicated all the PEMB projects I have been involved with the
> initial design was for h/20. I explain to the clients that because of the
> h/20 design criteria within 5 years your building will leak water for sure and
> probably air also. I suggest that the deflection lint be change to h/200
> the is happier but the PEMB supplier claims the price has now increased
> $10 -15,000 because of the more restrictive requirement.
>
> Joe Venuti
> Johnson & Nielsen Associates
> Palm Springs, CA
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