Hey guys,
IBC chapter 1809.4 Depth and Width of footings states:
The minimum depth of footings below the undisturbed ground surface shall be 12 inches. Where applicable, the requirements of Sections 1809.5 shall also be satisfied. The minimum width of footings shall be 12 inches.
And...
Found some pretty old discussions on this topic figured I would bring it back to light. IBC, CBC, OSSC all mention the same exception 2304.10.5.1 (CBC)
Exception: Plain carbon steel fasteners, including nuts and washers, in SBX/DOT and zinc borate preservative-treated wood in an interior...
Working on a project with attic trusses over the entire upper floor. However, these have a high heel height of 8'-0". How would you guys analysis the lateral (transverse to the trusses) for this. Typically, I would call out for shear panels at high heel locations but 8'-0" tall x 2'-0" wide...
Hey Guys,
I am working on a custom residence up in Oregon. The plans examiner won't accept the typical 4'-0" allowable shear wall offset to be considered in the same line. Additionally, he won't accept any method of transferring the shear through say transfer diaphragms. His code reference...
Hi,
Does anyone have any recommendations for a good plan scanner? Looking to keep up with stuff coming in and get some of our old stuff accessible on the computer. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!
I was wondering if someone could help me out or point me in the right direction. I am designing a 30'-0" tall cmu masonry wall with 32"x16" pilasters at 16'-0" o.c. The code that I am using is the IBC 2009. The building is a Rec Center with dimension of 80'-0"x50'-0". The glulam girders are...
Just had a couple of questions.
It is referring to the main wind force resisting system analysis.
My questions are:
1.) When analyzing a structure per MWFRS some vales for the roof loads (Zones B and D) are negative values stating that it is pulling out on the roof structure instead of...
