What's the maximum shear a 2x4 can withstand from a point load. In other words how much weight can be suspended from a ceiling joist w/ a 10 ft span? Link to table or formula available plz?
This is mostly 6-8" reinforced concrete for a pov parking area. There is a very small amount asphalt patching. I think 100% under a parking lot is a bit excessive.
We are talking T-180 modified proctor (state of Hawaii).
I've done most my projects out of the state of washington and never encountered a 100% compaction spec.
I'm writing an RFI requesting revision of a spec calling for 100% compaction on aggregate basecourses and sub-bases under asphalt paving and PCC paving. Anyone here ever required such a thing for base courses??
The state DOT standard only requires a 95% for all basecourse/sub-base. I'm looking...
