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    Connecting new residential garage floor to existing basement wall

    Thanks for the help. I will be meeting with the owner today to obtain additional information. You're right I don't want my hard work to be for nothing and I want to make sure it's done correctly. Not so the owner can save a buck. Thanks again.
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    Connecting new residential garage floor to existing basement wall

    I know the wall is concrete. As far as the other details, I don't have them at this time. I would imagine the wall is 6" thick and no idea about the reinforcement. Is there a quick way to determine if the wall in question can sustain what I'm asking about? After rechecking my calcs. I see...
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    Connecting new residential garage floor to existing basement wall

    I am designing a suspended floor for a new residential garage. The slab will be 12'x36'. The owner plans to pour walls under 3 sides and asked about connection methods to the existing wall. From my design, the slab will be 6" thick with #8 rebars in one direction and #4 bars in the other...

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