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Thank you all for you input

I have been tasked to design a 2.5metre high retaining wall. Trick is that the client wants to use 600mm high X 600mm wide X 1500mm long sandstone blocks cut from the excavation they have carried out on site. These blocks will be laid onto solid rock foundation. I have designed timber, concrete...

thanks guys - sounds like i need to engage an engineer - was hoping there might of been standard rules to follow

I am installing a timber beam to allow for the removal of a wall The timber beam will support roof struts and hanging beams. I need to cut the ends of the new beam at the supports to suit the roof pitch so I can physically fit the beam in What are the rules as to how much of the end of the beam...