Please see the sketch below and discuss:
The wall #1 was designed for retaining height H1 and 1:1 slope backfill. All good. Now the client wants to build retaining wall #2. Technically we'll remove a decent soil mass behind the wall #1 to build the new wall and think there is no extra load or...
Hi all,
I was hired as a structural observer for a residential project in LA 5-story wood over 2-story garage basement) since the EOR refused to work with the new owner of the project. The contractor just poured half of the foundation. When I reviewed the structural slab I found some area in...
Context: I am developing (hired a CS student to be exact) Wood Design Addin for Etabs (curved or straight beams, posts, studs, braces, joists, or whatever being covered in NDS). Since all newly created woood members in Etabs can't be assigned to steel or concrete for design, the Auto Live load...
I have this carport and love to hear your approach to estimate the wind load on the wall and the roof as lateral resisting system (not C&C).
My take is to estimate the wind pressure on the wall as free standing wall with return per ASCE 7-16 29.3.1 (ignore the fence wall & the roof) and...
I tried to search the forum any posts regarding Simpson ATS, Mitek Z4 system but I couldn't find any that is close to what I want to discuss. I know I should have posted in Shearwall design forum but it seems like most traffic is in this forum so I am ok if this one is moved back to Shearwall...
Please see sketches below to understand the situation. I know this is pretty common but I don't have much experience in how shoring contractor works and what their capabilities are so I am not so sure how to install soldier piles in this particular area to build the new concrete wall.
Does it...
Just wanted to pick some smart brains here and see how other tackle this design problem. Please let me know if someone addressed this before. Most likely someone asked this before but I shoot it anyway.
I am dealing with retaining wall design every day (flat lots, hillsides) and I always think...
Background: I am a structural engineer and have a small structural engineering firm. Sometimes, I got the request from clients (steel/concrete sub contractor or contractor) if I can provide shop drawings for the work I design. I have figured it's not a bad business when I could gather few...
