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Erection Engineering: The Science Behind the Art

Erection Engineering: The Science Behind the Art

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Erection Engineering: The Science Behind the Art

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This presentation focuses on providing solutions for some of the challenges faced in the erection engineering of complicated commercial building structures. Both design recommendations and real-world examples are provided. Topics presented include truss stability, lifting analysis and hydraulic jacking. Particular emphasis will be placed on the use of commercially available analysis software for implementing Direct Analysis procedures for stability design.

Publication Date: 2012

Author(s)

Clinton O Rex, PhD and William P. Jacobs V, PE, SE