I have been asked to review a segmental block retaining wall that was constructed about 10 years ago. The problem is that the contractor used unreinforced concrete blocks 2'x3x'x4' as the first course for his wall. We have tested the blocks and the concrete quality varies substantially, and in...
I am frequently asked to review structural slabs for equipment loads and, if overloaded, design steel plates to distribute the load down to the required capacity. I have tried several different methods but am convinced I can do a more efficient design. Does anyone have any good ideas and/or...
I am frequently asked to review structural slabs for equipment loads and, if overloaded, design steel plates to distribute the load down to the required capacity. I have tried several different methods but am convinced I can do a more efficient design. Does anyone have any good ideas and/or...
In an exterior deck application can you run a load bearing wall on top of trex (or similar) decking? If not, any ideas on a clean detail?
Please note framing has been designed to support load.
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I am designing a timber frame structure with Glulam trusses (100ft span, 20ft o.c.), glulam purlins and 2x rafters. The architects have now added hips at each end of of the roof. Does anyone have a recommendation on how to frame the hips?
