Hi Folks,
I do not want to generate a high compressive stress on an (e)6" cmu wall for that reason instead of having my HSS 10x4x1/2 beam sit with an end bearing plate on the (e) 6" cmu wall I am planning on placing another stiff HSS 10x5x1/4 beam fully on top the (e) 6" cmu wall, and connect...
Hi Folks,
I am working on a boxed shape wood framed house.Its foundation/retaining walls consist of 8" solid grouted CMU walls at all 4 sides. The house owner is adding a floor for that reason I am verifying the additional compressive stress over the CMU walls, and the existing soil bearing...
Hi Folks,
I have a really simple question but I just need some kind of justification about it. I have 3x sill plate, and I am connecting it to a HSS beam with 5/8" dia. welded stud bolts, and my shear wall is sitting on that 3x sill plate & HSS beam.
I am simply specifying the spacing of the...