Exactly what I was thinking. Working back the uniform pressure, a very low compressive strenth flowable fill still provides a large equivalent bearing pressure.
I am more concerned about settlement/deformation of the pavement on the flowable fill. Especially thinking about a wheel load on the...
Thanks for the information. I am aware of the general maximum strength of 100psi or less to allow for future excavation - however I am interested in how low the compressive strength could be and provide sufficient performance as a sub-base? I still haven't been able to find that information or...
What is the minimum compressive strength of flowable fill that would be recomended for a parking lot application? Our parking lot is generally for "cars-only".
There is underground utilities being added - the contractor is proposing using flowable fill CLSM instead of compacted back fill.
I...
I have discussed this topic in my office, but I would like additional feedback/points of view:
We have a basement wall that we are modifying. The existing basement wall has no footing drainage. No footing drain can be provided without using a sub-pump.
Per our geotechnical investigation, the...
We are a small consulting firm in a low seismic area. When we work on a hospital or firehouse in an occupancy category 4 we get in to dealing with seismic or braced ductwork and piping per ASCE Chapter 13 "Seismic Design Requirements for Nonstructural Components".
We orderd ASHRAE/SMACNA's...
I came accross this section determinining a wind load for a duct that we will be mounting on roof top. There is no discussion in the commentary for this section.
Simply reading the section it appears that we need to bassically double the wind load for the duct. Our project is in a 130 mph zone...
Quick question, I am working with a building from 1981. I have drawings but there is no mention to the yield strength of the columns. The beams are 50 ksi.
I was just wondering if anyone had any thoughts on what was the typical yield strength of Tube Columns? I know that per the AISC 9th...
