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Thanks for your assistance. It is much appreciated.

Thanks for taking the time for the pdf. I understand the methodology and had thought you were assuming a rigid diaphragm. My only concern is achieving rigidity for the wood diaphragm. Also not sure if you noticed, but the client is using retractable shades which means there is a 12'x12' hole...

Thanks, I now understand what you mean. I can definitely tie the canopy to 2 sides of the existing strucure. What I am unsure about is how the canopy diaphragm is supported laterally on the other sides. In your approach what is going to keep it from moving laterally if there is no resisting...

Thanks Teguci, but I'm not sure what you mean by 'laterally brace the canopy to the building'. Please clarify (and sorry for making you clarify :) As for loading, due to the low R value, I'm coming up with a load of about 2.3 kips laterally at the column, so I dont know that a plated moment...

Ok, so I've attached a plan showing the new patio cover, the corner column, and the existing pool. The existing pool wall depth is about 4-1/2 ft. I understand how to avoid surcharge in the case of vertical loads, but how do I avoid it if we have a fixed base supporting the moment of the...

Thanks for all the responses. I would definitely go with the cantilevered column system but the issue is that this new patio column is located about 1 foot from an existing pool wall and would add surcharge. Which leads me to my next question. If I go with the cantilevered system with...

Thanks for the reply Ron. To be a little more clear, the intent on this project is to use a wood post and wood beam. I would like to add wood knee bracing for lateral support of the structure but the client does not want that 'look', nor do they want to pay for a steel column/grade beam...

Hello all, I have a quick question regarding lateral bracing for a covered patio. In the past I have typically used knee bracing at simple covered patios or even cantilever steel columns/grade beams for larger patios or decks. Are there any other standard options for lateral bracing of...

Hello all, I am new to this forum and have a quick question regarding column splicing for a SMF. The contractor has provided a detail in which a column splice is required due to the column being too short. The existing column height is such that the W14x beam would sit on top of the column...