What are good references on how to repair concrete for spalling? I am currently doing a project where 8" square pedestals have spalled. In some cases the rebar is exposed and have corrosion. Is spalling repair a good idea? I at first submitted a design for complete replacement but the cost...
when spacing anchor bolts in a shearwall should i use only the lengths of the shearwall or should i use the full length of the sill plate?
In other words, when the shear in the shearwall reaches the sill plate, doesn't the load get distributed throughtout the full length of the sill...
I am looking for reference material on prefab truss design, specifically truss framing details that show how hips and valleys are framed.
Thanks for any help.
Framing clips (e.g. Simpson a34 clips) are used to transfer shear from a roof/floor to the shearwall below. I have typically seen on plans that these framing clips should be spaced througout the length of the shearwall.
My question is this: Shouldn't these framing clips be spaced not only...
The top plate attachment of a plywood shearwall is accomplished using angle clips or toenails. I have seen these clips or toenails only specified over the length of the plywood shearwall. My question is this:
Since the angle clips or toenails are transferring the shear (seismic or wind) into...
Hi,
I am wondering if I should include the load of walls parallel to the seismic load in the seicmic dead load. I have seen these parallel walls included in the seismic dead load and I have not.
