Originally the floor LL was 60 psf, but now the owner wants to use 100 psf. My original detail was to use an 8x4 ledger angle with bolts every 24", but the bump in live load required too many bolts. So I decided to find another option. Maybe I'll look at using hangers screwed directly to the...
Anyone know where to find info on designing a cmu ledge for supporting second floor wood i-joists? (2 story building)
I'm planning on using an 8" cmu wall, and then corbel-out two courses of 12" cmu to create a bearing ledge for the joists.
Not sure how to reinforce the 12" courses.
Thanks.
