structural integrity of perimeter beams.

• Feb 21, 2020

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KootK

Structural

Oct 16, 2001

18,690

CA

In general, I would be inclined to say yes but it somewhat depends on the function of the grade beams. What functions do your grade beams perform?

1) Support of wall/facade loads?

2) Ironing out differential settlement between piles?

3) Seismic lateral ties?

 

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• Feb 21, 2020

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5747hazel

Structural

Dec 28, 2019

43

US

the whole building will sit on grade beams btw piles or pile caps to support different bearing walls. I am thinking they should but then the splices will be mile long which I don't like.

 

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• Feb 21, 2020

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KootK

Structural

Oct 16, 2001

18,690

CA

Is your market tolerant of mechanical splices?

 

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• Feb 21, 2020

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5747hazel

Structural

Dec 28, 2019

43

US

yeah. I know we can couplers. just want to see if I missed a waiver in the code.

 

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