thanks for the replies!
paddingtongreen - I believe their intention with the wording is that at the slab level the connection between structure and foundation needs to be such that the garage can be moved. the foundation will certainly remain.
BAretired - that was my initial inclination as...
Due to a special condition imposed by the local coastal commission, a current garage design I am working on "requires that the foundation... shall be designed to facilitate moving the structure in the future if necessary."
As such, the garage is being place directly against one corner of the...
How does one determine reference design values for timber members such as 6" or 12" diameter poles. the members are NOT being used in a pile application. Rather, I have 12" diam. columns with 6" diam. bracing members.
thanks
Mike,
the construction technique is a variation of Leichtlehmbau , which from what I understand is a German term for light straw clay. Basically wood lath infilled with the mix and then typically covered with an earth plaster.
I 100% agree with your suggestion, the hand calc is done. I'm a...
I have a 2-story heavy timber frame structure (simple gable roof, square structure) that is being constructed with a clay/wood chip matrix as the wall insulation and drywall support. I'd like to account for the weight( as it is significant) of the earth walls without accounting for any of its...
