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  1. lahpe65

    ASTM A194 2H Nuts

    From what I read, A194 2H galvanized nut is a valid substitution for the A563 galvanized nut? Are there any loopholes I should be aware of?
  2. lahpe65

    ASTM A194 2H Nuts

    I have found conflicting information regarding whether or not A194 Grade 2H can be galvanized. Can someone give me some guidance on this? Thanks in advance.
  3. lahpe65

    Weep hole in existing wall

    Buried wall is a good way to explain the situation. We are buryng the wall. Thanks for the tip on the weephole.
  4. lahpe65

    Weep hole in existing wall

    That was my thought. But it has been requested that I add them to my detail.
  5. lahpe65

    Weep hole in existing wall

    I am involved in a project where we are backfilling against an existing below grade wall. There is a street adjacent to this wall that must be maintained. This wall has been in place for 50+ years. I have been told to add weep holes to the existing wall prior to backfilling against it. I am...
  6. lahpe65

    Metal Building Manufacturers

    Thanks for all of the input
  7. lahpe65

    Shoring with backfill

    Thanks for the input. I should explain that this is actually a large area and only 2 walls are below grade. Exterior grade of the building slopes. Therefore, some of the walls are below this grade. I have called for braced shoring, but the owner would like the option of using the backfill as...
  8. lahpe65

    Shoring with backfill

    I am proposingto use sloped backfill to provide lateral reinforcement to a concrete basement wall . The building is being demolished but portions of the basement wall have to remain in place as the floor above is removed. Has anyone done anything similar. Also, any methods of placement and...
  9. lahpe65

    Metal Building Manufacturers

    Butler and Varco Pruden are the 2 I am familiar with. They are not among my choices.
  10. lahpe65

    Metal Building Manufacturers

    I am trying to select a metal building manufacturer. Does anyone have any suggestions/input/advice/warnigs? My client solicited quotes from 3 that I have never dealt with before and I need to choose one. They are all comparable. Thanks in advance
  11. lahpe65

    I posted this on wrong forum

    Agreed on all points. Wording could be improved.
  12. lahpe65

    # of Shop Drawing copies

    we receive 6 and return 5
  13. lahpe65

    I posted this on wrong forum

    The "but not limited to" part of the Code is where the question comes up. I think 128 people is significant.
  14. lahpe65

    I posted this on wrong forum

    Has to do with IBC Importance factor I would appreciate some input here. IBC Table 1604.5 Category III "structures that represent a substantial hazard to human life...but not limited:" and then it lists various occupant loads. I have an occupant load of 128. As far as I am concerned, this...
  15. lahpe65

    IBC Importance Factors

    I would appreciate some input here. IBC Table 1604.5 Category III "structures that represent a substantial hazard to human life...but not limited:" and then it lists various occupant loads. I have an occupant load of 128. As far as I am concerned, this is a substantial loss of human life...
  16. lahpe65

    Calculators

    HP48G
  17. lahpe65

    MINIMUM RADIUS FOR WIDE FLANGE

    WHAT IS THE STANDARD FOR BENDING A WIDEFLANGE? I NEED MINIMUM RADIUS FOR W8.
  18. lahpe65

    Workload

    I think the variety you mentioned may also be an important factor. It is not good to have all your eggs in one basket, as we seem to.
  19. lahpe65

    Workload

    Cleveland, Ohio area. Other firms in the area seem to be busy. Our firm focuses mainly on heavy industry.
  20. lahpe65

    Workload

    The consulting firm I work for has been very slow for the last couple of years. We are a multi-discipline firm. Some of my engineering friends have been busy at the firms they work for. I am just curious as to the general conditions out there. Is it the firm I am working for or are others...

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