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    LVL column loads to basement slab vs adding footers

    Hi Dik, It's tough to know the soil properties and concrete strength (none noted on original blueprints). I assumed 3000psi (pretty conservative) for F'c and 1500psi (IBC min) for bearing but since it's a full basement slab I don't think the bearing would be a factor. Using F'c = 3000psi the...
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    LVL column loads to basement slab vs adding footers

    Hi all, I am designing a renovation to my house (built in '69) by removing a load bearing wall (~25.5' span) on the main level of my house. My house is a 1 story rancher with a basement. I used the attic (uninhabitable) loading of 20psf LL and 10psf DL. I am recessing an LVL into the ceiling...
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