I have a client who's building a ground mount solar array, but instead of using concrete for his foundation, he's wanting to drive the posts straight into the ground. I'm looking in the IBC, but all I'm seeing is testing methods. Is there a code-based calculation somewhere that I'm missing, or...
Anyone know where the code specifies foundation design for expansive soil? I've been looking everywhere and all I can seem to find is post-tension design stuff. My client wants a conventional foundation. I'm in California, so CBC 2013 (IBC 2012). Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
I'm trying to find the provision that allows a 2x sill plate for walls less than 600 plf if the anchor bolt capacity is reduced (the exception to the 3x sill plate rule). It was in the 2010 CBC (IBC), but with the new 2013 version, not only can I not find the provision, I can't even find the...
I'm just looking for info on what other engineers in the industry are doing for projects like this. I have an existing 6" tilt up in which my client wants to build a mezzanine, and I'm going back and forth between ledgering on to the existing wall, or wood framing a wall inside. My fear is that...
