structure on short stilts
structure on short stilts
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So I have this hut where one side of it is above the water. So we are going to use helical piers around the structure to support several beams to support the floor. My question is, how stiff are these helical piers? HOw much moment can it take to resist my lateral load from the wind? I was going to use this product:
http://www.abchance.com/applications/boardwalk.asp
Their customer service isnt very good though. I've left several messages and emails and no response yet. Can I design these piers like embeded poles? What would you do?
This is a 30'x17' gable roof canopy with no wall around it with 2x8 floor joists. One side of the hut is elevated only a few inches from the ground, and one side is above water (4' from the bottom surface).
http://www.abchance.com/applications/boardwalk.asp
Their customer service isnt very good though. I've left several messages and emails and no response yet. Can I design these piers like embeded poles? What would you do?
This is a 30'x17' gable roof canopy with no wall around it with 2x8 floor joists. One side of the hut is elevated only a few inches from the ground, and one side is above water (4' from the bottom surface).
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RE: structure on short stilts
They are designed by the manufacturer as they are kind of a specialty product and would need to be checked for moment by a manufacturer like the one you reference. They would also have to checked for the freestanding length above the ground to resist buckling.
RE: structure on short stilts
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RE: structure on short stilts
Another option is to encase the top few feet in concrete to give you a greater effective width.
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RE: structure on short stilts
Never, but never question engineer's judgement
RE: structure on short stilts
RE: structure on short stilts
Never, but never question engineer's judgement
RE: structure on short stilts
In large marine structures we do this very often with great success. The top connection is usually either welded up or encased in concrete. The connection is designed to transfer the push/pull forces between the pile in tension and the one in compression.
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RE: structure on short stilts
Never, but never question engineer's judgement