Recent content by XR250

For better or worse, I do a fair amount of these. The AHJ requires an engineer design and "sign off" post construction. It is basically showing helical piers every 5-6 ft with the footing notched out for the bracket. For sign-off, we use photos and the boring log showing install pressures that...

You can have them install flashing and weeps above the roof line.

I'd be more concerned about the eccentric load on the beam if there is any.

Fair enough although I don't think I ever said there was a problem with the floor. I usually set a hard limit of L/240 total load & 360 LL - mainly to try to get something existing to work but never anything close to that in new designs.

For me, I would have no attachment to the post and use studs instead of PSL for only 4K. The floor diaphragm will keep it in place.

Keep getting this pop-up every 5 seconds. Can you fix that?

I agree. I don't like them in crawlspaces (or in general). Most crawlspaces around here are encapsulated these days so moisture is typically not an issue.

We call them "rat runs" around here. I don't really count on them for anything

Let us know if it fails

Curious if there wa an insurance payout on the old bridge to fund the new one?

I agree, a tension strap would not be all that effective. I assume the beam can't be installed under the ribs?

I have used grade beams to connect the columns when I have soil bearing issues

I think if we dig deep enough we will find that the PEMB folks are behind the push for strength design in order to save $100 on a building :)

I would assume many in Camp 1 likely use expensive software to do complete designs so the computer does the code crunching. I'm in Camp 2 and am here to make money and my projects don't require anything like that - so the simpler the better. Also, in light framed construction, serviceability...

Honestly, if you are asking this question, I do not want to be walking under this structure. Actually heading to NYC on Sunday :)