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    Old Deck Inspection Issues

    I am perplexed. I’m Inspecting a deck that a home inspector requested a structural evaluation be done by an engineer. The deck is 27 years old (two stories with 4x6 post), but has been well kept (very well kept). I see all sorts of problems related to current codes: 2x8 @ 24-inch joist with...
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    DCP to SPT Correlation

    I have used a DCP (with hand augers) in several location across the USA and Canada (glacial till) county in various different soils. To calibrate my equipment, I generally use three field tools to get general soil properties - DCP, Torvane and a Pocket Penetrometer. I use all three to get the...
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    solidification of leachates and strength of material

    I have done several soil/sludge stabilization projects and could provide you with more information if needed (please provide more detail). This sound similar to a project where we stabilized some contaminated steam sludge (hazardous) so that we could place it in a RCRA lined landfill. I've...
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    Footing - Water Issue ?

    I’m working on a Residential footing (monolithic slab, two story, vinyl siding) and have a water issue approximately 12” below the footing. We did DCP testing in all 4 corners from 0 to –4 feet below the footing and DCP values were solid (one 8 and the rest 10+). The soils are suitable (PI<25...
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    Pearched Water / Spring Water Problem

    I’m working on a Residential home that has a constant water problem in the front yard. This lot is in residual soils (cut out of a hill). The majority of the water appears to be near the utility lines (ie. deepest cut in the yard). I tested the water for Floride and found non, so it appears...
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    Residential footings Caisson Design

    I'm looking for a good source to design shallow (5' to 10') drilled concrete caissons to support residential houses. Most of the sources I've found deal with deeper caissons and larger loads. Any help will be appreciated.
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    Residential Footing Loads ?

    Thanks Ron, I was using 3K-lf for a one story house, and 4K-lf for a two story house. Good to know I'm on the conservative side.
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    Residential Footing Loads ?

    I'm looking for a source and/or information on design loads for a strip footing (monolithic slab) for residential construction (ie. P for foot of wall - Kips) 1. 2 story brick home 2. 1 story brick home any help would be appreciated
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