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I wish to thank those who responded to my original question about span issues in concrete buildings, and offered tips,advice, or council. I have recently returned from Mexico, having met with several builders and architects. The upshot of all the meetings was a workable plan to coordinate...

Please explain what a band beam is. SMAJWK

Thanks to all who are helping me think through the issues associated with this building. I will be making a trip down to central Mexico, to the site, in three weeks. I will be meeting with several local contractors, researching materials, and related verdors (precast suppliers, crains, ect.)...

Dick The building is basically divided into two areas. The city building lot measures 95' x 95' and has a 10' fall from one side to the other. The foundation would be stepped. The resulting two levels of the ground slab create two areas of the building. One area measures 55 x 95 "side...

Ron, I understand your concerns, your points are well taken. However, in the third world buildings are constructed with a different mind set. For the most part, there are few codes or inspectors. That does not relieve one of building responsibly. If left to their own devices, a local...

I represent a missionary effort in central Mexico. A three story 25,000 sq building has been proposed. I am looking for technical assistance in developing concrete floors which can span up to 40 feet. Can steel tube trusses and metal pans be used more economically than precast concrete? At...