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standard residential perimeter foundation
it seems like it should be trivial.... but .. how much load can be put on a standard perimeter foundation? for example if there is 6000 lbs on a 4x4 post that sits on a 6" x 12" wide footing (with 3-#4 bars)... and the allowable soil bearing pressure 1500 psf... typically on one design a pad...- Case580b
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- Forum: Building Information Modeling BIM
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Wood Roof--> are rafter ties necessary?
are rafter ties necessary? assume: -- a plywood-roof-diaphragm is designed to carry the largest possible in-roof-plane loads. -- the top-plate of the wall is designed to be an adequate chord for the diaphragm. -- the gable-end-walls can transfer the the diaphragm-shear at the...- Case580b
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- Forum: Structural engineering general discussion
