Good morning,
2012 IRC R602.3.2 requires the double top plate to provide overlapping at corners and intersections with bearing partitions.
Does anyone know what this requirement is addressing?
It certainly isn't a brace of the adjacent wall as it is only at the top and would be at odd...
A few years ago I performed a structural analysis for a very old factory which was being converted into a storage building for the local Historical Society. I was just recently contacted by the group asking if they could have a party in the building. I re-ran the numbers and determined that...
The Geotech found organic soil which was apparently left in place by a lazy developer and is recommending a "stiffened" foundation to compensate for approximately 1/2-1 inches of non-uniform settlement over a 5-10 year period.
Question is, what design method do you guys recommend for this...
What is the overall consensus on fire/smoke damage? I am often consulted to evaluate fire damaged roof members when the insurance company does not agree that the roof should be replaced. Charring is obvious, but smoke damage is difficult. Do any of you know of a resource that outlines the...
I posted this in the concrete pile forum, but not sure how many structural users make it over to that forum?? Any help is greatly appreciated
2 story house on the beach. 120/C/Enclosed.
Finish Floor @ 18' (based on Base Flood Elevation)
Existing grade @ 9'
Scour to 5.5'
Using the Coastal...
2 story house on the beach. 120/C/Enclosed.
F.F. @ 18' (based on BFE)
E.G. @ 9'
Scour to 5.5'
Using the Coastal Construction Manual, point if fixity is 8.5' below the localized pile scour (2'-8" based on 2x the diameter of a 16" pile).
So that leaves me with a 23'-3" cantilevered pile. I ran...
Curious if any of you know of a resource to design breakaway walls (preferably CMU) for walls built between an augercast pile foundation.
I've never designed anything to fail.
The wall has to withstand the wind pressures without failure, but has to fail under the much higher flood loading.
Thanks.
