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I have an unique project requiring the curing of concrete cast in a fiberglass tank. I am designing a footing retrofit inside an existing fiberglass sewage wet well lift station. The concern of the client is time. The lift station retrofit needs to be completed as quickly as possible so...
I am designing a ring beam foundation for a steel waste water storage tank, 32' diameter X 9.5' tall, about 56,000 gallons. The problem is it will be supported by about 10 feet of fill over bedrock. I dont want to pier a ring beam as this could cause problems with the tank floor and I dont...
I have been asked to evaluate a simple 3'x7' access/egress door penetration in a tilt-up building. The edge of the door will be located very close (<2') to the intersecting panel (not in plane). I dont design tilt-ups so I am not aware of any code limitations for edge of panel clearance. I can...
I am designing an extended curb that will anchor a test level 3 traffic rail per the NCHRP 350 spec and need an impact force. I know how to calculate impact forces, but the report only designates weight, initial speed, and impact angle. I need change in velocity (lateral) for the calculation...
I am involved in a renovation of a 1-story 1950's era warehouse built with plain load bearing masonry walls (no steel) supporting a simple bar joist roof system. The masonry is a closed cell hollow block. i.e. you can't grout it. Any references on how to reinforce the masonry for wind loads...
