dhengr,
You are absolutely right and appreciate the wise words. I always appreciate comments from others who have more experience. I am always eager to learn and like to see other's point of view and ideas. As you said, a diversity of ideas.
Thanks again.
The only way I could find the spacing of rods is by doing my calculations which will take a while (and was asked not to waste time doing so).
What I am mainly looking for is a Rule of Thumb. Like, one of the Rule of thumbs ive learned is, for every 1SF of 3/4" plywood, use 2BF of 2x4 Lumber...
@Vshep,
Dayton is one of the subs I am in contact with for this project.
I am just worried that they will underestimate my capabilities for asking such a preliminary question and would ask someone else from my company to deal with.
This is my first project and I want to literally try my best...
Beton1,
Thank you for the quick reply.
Would you mind explaining why 2x4 wont work? One of the estimators told me to use 2x4(since they will be widely available on site). I started doing calculations and deflection of plywood,weight,lateral pressure when my colleague looks at me and tells me...
Hello,
I just graduated and have no field experience(few internships here and there).
i am currently bidding on a bridge and the abutment measurements are:
H=2.9m
W= 1.2m
L=13.4
I am using 3/4" plywood and 2x4 Lumber with 0.5m CtoC spacing and concrete is 30MPa.
My question is:
What type of...
