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  1. nackra

    Tank Wall Hydrostatic Pressure

    buoyancy reference: https://precast.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/NPCA-Buoyancy-White-Paper-2022.pdf Concrete canoes float
  2. nackra

    Large Vertical Cracks in Basement Wall

    When was the farmhouse originally built? Maybe stone foundation was replaced with concrete in "sections" - butting up against stone... Just a thought. I agree - not shrinkage cracks!
  3. nackra

    Squished beam support

    What are conditions at the other end of the beam? Did a bearing wall get "removed"? I have seen remnants on residential "improvement" projects
  4. nackra

    Airport Runway Loading

    references that Navy might have more current issues: https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_1110-3-142.pdf?ver=T7WPD1eSXb0UkLQXm8m2JA%3d%3d...
  5. nackra

    Real life truss failure!

    did anyone see how the drywall was installed? Maybe the scissor lift operator hit the wrong lever.
  6. nackra

    Masonry Arch

    a brick arch will be constructed different than shown in typical CAD details: http://www.gobrick.com/docs/default-source/read-research-documents/technicalnotes/31-brick-masonry-arches.pdf?sfvrsn=0
  7. nackra

    Chain Link Falling Boulder Restraint Fence Design

    A few years ago I worked on a project that installed 5 debris barriers: https://www.geobrugg.com/en/Rockfall-protection-barriers-GBE-7953.html
  8. nackra

    Cutting up a Corrugated steel pipe

    cordless cut-off saw might work http://toolsinaction.com/milwaukee-cordless-cut-off-saw-review/ https://www.echo-usa.com/Products/Cut-Off-Saws?msclkid=6c7127f325c51142db7379b2853a156d
  9. nackra

    Masonry / Brick Crack Evaluation

    Brick Industry Association may have some insights: http://www.gobrick.com/searchresults?indexCatalogue=main&searchQuery=cause+of+cracks+in+masonry&wordsMode=0
  10. nackra

    Deformed Rebar Question

    CRSI reference: https://www.crsi.org/index.cfm/steel/identification
  11. nackra

    Cutting Hole in Slab for Manhole or Similar

    can you get a new slab precast with required dimensions and just swap slabs
  12. nackra

    Water Reservoir Wall Cold Joint

    Early in my career I had a wastewater treatment plant project that had significant issues with concrete placement and consolidation (some voids were through the entire wall). After arbitration, leaks were repaired with SIka products and an AWWA leakage test was performed...
  13. nackra

    Waterproofing at Form Ties in Concrete Walls

    some options mentioned by RHTPE can be reviewed: http://www.daytonsuperior.com/docs/default-source/handbooks/concreteformingaccessorieshb.pdf?sfvrsn=24f1d560_70
  14. nackra

    Ledger to Wall Stud Connection

    It may be fine now, but don't forget to seal off water (mmarlow suggestion) https://www.eng-tips.com/viewthread.cfm?qid=389528
  15. nackra

    Handwheel height above grade

    Our treatment plant has 42-inch high guardrails near numerous handwheel operators, which creates "knuckle busters" conditions. You should check heights and layouts to avoid conflicts at your installation.
  16. nackra

    Unistrut Weld Detail

    I have seen some of the angle fittings used in tight spaces https://www.unistrut.us/products/1-5-8-metal-framing/general-fittings/angular-fittings
  17. nackra

    Trapeze Seismic Bracing

    Related to bones 206 suggestion, I have seen this product used: https://unistrut.us/products/seismic-support
  18. nackra

    CMU Lintel Damage

    is this in a zone subject to freezing? If it is, then are there any weep holes? (didn't look like any from this angle)
  19. nackra

    Maximum aggregate size

    https://www.pavementinteractive.org/reference-desk/design/mix-design/aci-mix-design/ ACI has recommendations
  20. nackra

    70 ft deep, 8 ft diameter manhole concrete and foundation design

    here are some references to get you started: http://www.concretepipe.org/pipe-box-resources/design/design-data/ contact the precast concrete plant near your project to review your design conditions

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