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  1. MCORTEZ

    POST INSTALLED ANCHOR DETAIL

    SEE POST. I REATTACHED THE DETAIL
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    POST INSTALLED ANCHOR DETAIL

    HELLO, i AM BEING ASKED TO DIMENSION THE SIDE DISTANCES FOR A POST INSTALLED ANCHOR WHERE NEW SHEAR WALLS WILL MEET EXISTING FOORING WHILE INCLUDING OVERSTRENGTH FACTORS FOR POST INSTALLED ACHOR. THIS IS FOR A NEW STEM WALL FOUNDATION WILL ATTACH TO EXISTING STEM WALL FOUNDATION. ANYONE HAVE A...
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    How would i draw this notation in a detail format.

    for some strange reason it was not posting the notation. I ended up typining it in the thread. Thanks
  4. MCORTEZ

    How would i draw this notation in a detail format.

    My appologies, the notation was not attached.
  5. MCORTEZ

    How would i draw this notation in a detail format.

    I am in need of some help in taking the following notation and converting it into a detail. (3) #4 long & (6) #4 transverse bars @ T&B EA. WAY.
  6. MCORTEZ

    shear/ brace wall length tollarance

    Hi, I would like to know what the tolarances is for brace walls that may be a couple (2") inches short per plan. Is there a code reference that would answer this? I am wondering how one will address this if an inspecor were to question the discrepancy withought having to go back to the engineer.
  7. MCORTEZ

    Requesting input to Engineering Observation Letter

    I have drafted up a sample letter that I intend to use in the future. Any feedback would be appreciated, especially with verbage. I would like to ensure the letter sounds as porfessional as possible. Thank you in advance...
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    How to: Enginner Letter of Observation

    Thank you for the input. I have drafted up a letter based on your comments. If you dont mind, I would like to have your feedback. Any verbage changes that would make it sound more professional in your opinion...
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    How to: Enginner Letter of Observation

    Hi, I am looking for sample letter of how to properly note in a letter the following items have been observed and are in compliance: - Shear - Roof Diaphram - Nailing - Holdowns - Hardwaree This will help me develope inspection letters in the future.
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    Concrete Foundation w/ wood framing design

    Hi all, How would one draw or represent the attached file on a floor plan. I am not sure how to draw this from a plan view. Anyone?https://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=ca55fa38-f3f0-4a0a-8446-1b7e97a0b0c4&file=Stepped-Foundation-Walk-Out-e1464400518453.jpg
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    Stem wall to slab detain help

    Hi guys, I am trying to figure out how to detail a stem wall connecting to a slab on grade foundation and vise versa. I've attached a preliminary drawing of what i think it should be, but of course, I am accepting any feedback. the top of slab and top of stem wall should be at same elevation...
  12. MCORTEZ

    How to draw foundation in relation to existing grade line

    Hi all, I would like to know if there is anyone who is willing to show me how to accurately draw a stepped foundation in relation to existing grade. I have drawn the attached elevation, but the steps are not accurate as i tried to make them all cemeterial to one another. Any input on the order...
  13. MCORTEZ

    Reading grade elevations

    Dik, I've seen plans using 100.00'. Is the 768.00' used in your example a arbitrary number or is 768.00' common number to use on sloping grades when referencing main floor elevation?
  14. MCORTEZ

    Post Tension slab details?

    Anyone here willing to share any P.T. slab details in CAD or dwg file?
  15. MCORTEZ

    Reading grade elevations

    Student here, I would like to know if anyone can give insight as to how to translate topo elevations into a design. I am not really familiar how this is done. Nay help would be appreciated.
  16. MCORTEZ

    Grade Beam on stepped footing design

    Can anyone provide an example of a structural detail showing a grade beam at stepped footing condition?
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    Foundation Design for Pre Engineering Metal Building

    dik, do you have drawings we can use as reference. I am working on a slab for a metal building that will require grade beam and step footing. I'd like to see your design for reference. Thanks
  18. MCORTEZ

    Structural details

    Kipfoot, thank you for that markup. It makes a lot of sence. My only other question is: why two of the steps(run) wider than the other two.
  19. MCORTEZ

    Structural details

    Joel, thank you. I've uploaded the file
  20. MCORTEZ

    Structural details

    I am a learning student that occasionally has trouble visualizing construction details. Can anyone help me draw the details for the areas clouded in red. Cant figure out how to draw the pad (gridline e) in relation to the stepped footing. any help would be greatly appreciated...

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