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    Best way to gain knowledge in residential renovation & repair

    I would recommend talking to contractors better introduce you to the field. They may not have the expertise in providing direction from an engineering standpoint; however, their knowledge and experience (depending on the quality of contractor) can be enlightening into the "way things are done...
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    trigger for revised lateral systems on existing structures

    To clarify my point, I'll use some numbers. Let's say seismic loading controls the design which was originally done under the 1994 UBC... Presume the original base shear, V = W x (Z x I x C) / Rw, resulted in something like 0.15W. Now, per Section 1613 which dumps us off to ASCE 7, the...
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    trigger for revised lateral systems on existing structures

    In response to wannabeSE, I would argue that, in most cases, the capacity remains the same over time so that Cn = Ce. However, if I determine the wind or seismic load on a building using the 1994 UBC, I'm probably going to get a smaller design value than if I subject the same structure to the...
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    trigger for revised lateral systems on existing structures

    I have consulted with other "very-experienced" structural engineers (design and plan check) to determine precisely what triggers revisions to a lateral load-resisting system under the provisions of IBC 3404.4 (2012, 2009, etc) and read the code slightly differently. I am hoping to get a wider...
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    code-referenced standards

    I appreciate the response but have since prepared a more detailed list of the updated standards. For anyone needing a shopping list, they are as follows: * ASCE 5-08, ACI 530-08, TMS 402-08 * ASCE 6-08, ACI 530.1-08, TMS 602-08 * ACI 318-08 * SDPWS-08 * AISI S100-07, ASCE 8-02 * DOC...
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    code-referenced standards

    As those of us in California approach the adoption of a new CA Building Code, I am wondering what, if any, are newly referenced standards. As we all know, instead of specific requirements being reprinted in the building codes (UBC, IBC, CBC, etc.), the last several years have seen references...
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    ICC Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector Exam

    According to www.iccseafe.org, you can use the following items for that exam: 1) 2009 International Building Code® 2) ACI 318-08 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary *3) ASTM Standards A 615/A615M-04a, A 706/A 706M-05a, A 775/A775M-04, C 31/C 31M-06, C 33/C...
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    masonry columns resisting lateral loads?

    I am in California working on the design of a patio cover structure (solid roof) which is being supported by 16" square reinforced CMU columns (mainly for aesthetics). The footings below the columns are to be interconnected with grade beams. The mimimal lateral loads distributed to the columns...
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