Geomane, aeoliantexan is correct. They are 2 separate but distinct concepts. Think of the slip/failure plane as the beginning of the end (oh sh** moment), and the angle of repose as the end condition (news anchors Monday night quarterbacking).
As SlideRuleEra pointed out, dimensions of that size should be built by contractor onsite out of plywood/lumber.
If you want to know for future reference, aside from DoKA, you also have Ulma.
Mijowe, I was going to install 2 new 2'x2'1' concrete pads on 1' of 3/4" compacted stone by the foundation wall & the existing 3rd column, so the new beam would rest on new columns on the new pads.
Ztengguy, maybe the tables I was using were outdated, so I'll look into the Fy=50. I was thinking...
I am trying to get my basement finished, and I want to remove 2 brick columns (6'-8" o.c.) which are supporting a full size (not dimensional lumber) 4" x 12" wood beam. There are other masonry columns which support this wood beam also spaced 6'-8" o.c. but I am not touching them. I want to...
I agree with fel3 and vmirat about keeping all pertinent documents, drawings, calculations, but i disagree with ztengguy about the client needing to look for another engineer if he does not produce the calculations. I would hold on to my calcs until absolutely needed, and that moment would be in...
