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How common is it to specify draped weld wire reinforcement? For smaller projects <$100,000 is this a good alternative to specifying #3 or #4 bars in each direction (to address + an - moments)? Any experiences with draping WWR?

can an existing exterior brick veneer for a residential structure become a load bearing wall if a new addition is added to the structure? can a ledger be attached to the brick veneer? (the existing exterior wall becomes a interior wall and the wood stud walls all remain intact with ties)

Is there a way to take lines, arrows, text in an AutoCAD drawing and paste it or convert it to a Microsoft Word Document that someone without AutoCAD can edit the file? I know you can paste the AutoCAD drawing into Microsoft Word but this does not allow for editing unless you have AutoCAD. Or...

I am mainly inquiring about how vertical control joints are installed at wall openings when a masonry bond beam spans/extends across the opening. How is a vertical CJ installed? I have a small addition 50' x 30' that utilizes reinf. cmu behind a stone veneer and inside finish is mtl...

If I have many paperspace tabs is there a way to show all the tabs rather than having to scroll them on the screen? Can I modify the size? Can I create 2 rows of paperspace tabs? Thanks

What are some opinions regarding foundation and underslab (slab on grade) drainage systems that connect to roof drains that connect into the storm water system. Are there concerns of backflow. What if the existing storm line pipe is below the foundation/underslab drains? Thanks

Are there any guidelines for puddle welds used to fasten steel deck on OWSJ steep roofs (10 rise to 7 run)? Thanks

About a 1/2 to 1 year ago there was an article on tips for steel framing layout for floor framing in a trade magazine (Structure, Structural Engineer, Modern Steel Construction, or other). Does anybody recall the magazine or issue? Thanks.

When hatching, if I edit a hatch, specifically concrete or gravel, the hatch does not show up correct. The hatch pattern is no longer closed triangles (for concrete) or closed "stones" for the gravel. Any ideas what may cause this. I have tried copying a acad.pat from another with no luck...

I have placed this thread in the Wood Design also, I seem to remember an eng-tips thread regarding the checking of construction for wood framed homes/condos/buildings. The thread went through a list of items to check, I have searched for the thread with no luck (I do not remember the exact...

I seem to remember an eng-tips thread regarding the checking of construction for wood framed homes/condos/buildings. The thread went through a list of items to check, I have searched for the thread with no luck (I do not remember the exact title) does anyone seem to rememeber the thread or...

Have a situation where the existing soils (or backfill debris) is resulting in combined footings to settle. We have decided to use helical piers to support the footings, however we are having to demo virtually all of the footing up to approx. 18" from the stl. column (creating a short span). I...

Where can I find information/references on steel truss designs for spans of 40', the information that would help would be configurations, members sizing, connections, etc. I am most interested in gable type steel trusses.

does canada have a residential building code, or do they follow the national building code of canada for all the provinces? thanks

May seem like a simple thing, however, I am trying to plot a drawing that is 36" height and 24" width. I have tried the 24"x36" portrait plot with no luck, I have tried changing the paper size to 36"x24" with no luck, does anyone have any other suggestions? Thanks

I have seen effective section properties are tabulated for plywood are there such effective section properties (area, moment of inertia) for osb?

For an industrial building in U.S., IBC states 7 and 11 for rise and run (maximum and minimum, respectively). However OSHA allows different maximum and minimums, however the rise to run must be between 30 and 50 degrees. What code must one follow? Thanks

Is there such a thing as a drainage survey, that would include evaluating a site's drainage issues, erosion issues, etc. Is there an American standard (i.e. ASTM) or similar? Thanks

Is there a way to transfer which layers that are on/off, froze, etc. in one dwg with many xrefs into another dwg? i.e. use the same on/off, frozen layers to be the same in each dwg.

How could I derive strengths for punching and bearing capacity for concentrated loads on OSB panels. I have developed a concentrated load based on bending capacity, but this load seems very small in comparison to the uniform load capacity. Any help would be appreciated.