Thank you Kooktk for your input. Indeed the connection details will no doubt require careful attention, and any localized stresses as well.
I'm thinking the easiest approach will be to use a threaded rod to make the bolted connections (vertical), and lap these with the rebar in the columns to...
We have a small home addition using masonry walls. The front of the garage will get a garage door. The concrete header that was designed (also acts as lintel at the opening) ties the side walls, and is a rather massive concrete beam. Since the slab addition to the front of the house is rather...
