I would drill and grout 2-4 bolts at one pier (you can buy anchors and grout systems that are easy to use). After drilling the bolts, make a plywood template and transfer and drill the holes in the beams. On the other side drill in 2 bolts per beam and slot the holes slightly to accomidate minor...
Thank you for the responses.
I am using piers instead of a stem wall due to the fact that the soil is quite expansive.I know l could use a standard pier and beam with void boxes but since lm doing this myself it would be much easier to put I-beams on top of piers and frame it up from there.I...
Im planning to build a garage using concrete piers as a foundation. The piers will be sixteen inches in diameter.
To span the distance between piers l plan to use S 12x16 l beams. My question is, what it the best way to attached these beams to my piers? Would a simple weld plate, on top of the...
What you are calling columns buried in the ground are really piles. They will support the load by skin friction. Normal skin friction values are 250 to 300 psf of pile surface. > RDK
Would not skin friction values decrease for increases in pile diameter? After all, if you double the...
Jay2000- your problem/questions interested me because l am dealing with a similar situation. Have you done any of the grading yet? I would like to hear how well it worked.
