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Hello, Is it possible to get the slide deck for the on-demand course Design Shear Lugs per ACI 318-19?

I am reaching out to ask whether Hilti has conducted any analysis, research, or published guidance on ways post-installed anchors can be used to achieve ductile limit states at column bases. With the recent update to AISC Design Guide 1 (DG 1), Base Plate and Anchor Rod Design, and with states adopting IBC 2024 (referencing A...

To the Hilti Engineering Support Team, I am writing to request technical guidance regarding the chemical compatibility between the Hilti High-Performance Intumescent Firestop Sealant FS-ONE MAX and the waterproofing products we intend to apply as an over-coating. Our objective is to ensure that the application of a secondary...

Does Profis accommodate an analysis of a large base plate on two (2) separate concrete pads

Do yall have any firestopping UL codes for a national gypsum v497 wall assembly. I NEED uls for penetrations goings through the wall

At the interior of a 2hr duct shaft, the decking flutes are exposed communicating shaft to space voiding the 2hr envelope. What is the approved fire stopping method to fill / fire stop flutes. The deck is concrete on metal corrugated decking, the shaft hole was cut leaving the bottom of the flutes open.

Hellow, I'm looking for a 2-hr rated firestop listing for penetration of a 15-inch laundry exhaust duct through a wood frame assembly (UL L538) Please let me know if that is available, and reach out if there are any questions. Thank you Steve Lane, AIA BAS1S Architecture PC

I am looking for a UL Assembly for an abandoned core drill through a 1-hour fire-rated second floor structure. Per the record drawings, the existing second floor structure is: 4 (uniform thickness) light-weight concrete slab on 1-1/2 x 20ga composite steel deck (vulcraft type 1.5 VL120) with phosphatized top and painted bottom...

We have a client that is asking to use up 3/8 diameter Kwik Bolt TZ anchors they have in stock yet. What is the latest edition of the IBC that these were approved for? Also do we have to design these by hand or are there some tables we can use instead?

I am trying to determine in rock wool prior to the Acoustical sealant is required on an STC 50 rating