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How common is it to specify draped weld wire reinforcement? For smaller projects <$100,000 is this a good alternative to specifying #3 or #4 bars in each direction (to address + an - moments)? Any experiences with draping WWR?

sorry, you are correct the statement should have said "...masonry veneer shall not support any vertical load other than the dead load of the veneer above." i wondered about the technical definition of veneer, the IRC does have a section for interior masonry veneer (that it should be properly...

per my discussion with the city/county inspector he quoted the 2003 IRC R703.7.3-Lintels (in the wall covering section) stating, "...masonry veneer shall support any vertical load other than the dead load of the veneer above." Why this falls under the Lintels section in wall coverings and not...

i have looked at shear lateral loads for the brick wall itself. as stated i do not think this is good practice and i do know some city/county ordinances prohibit this (more specifically for decks). however, i could not find any code references that do not allow this and was looking for input...

i do realize this is not good practice and really should not even be practiced. however we were called out to review this type of construction. for the loads (a small one room shed roof addition with ceiling joists) the evaluation as non-reinforced masonry per ACI 530 indicates that it would...

can an existing exterior brick veneer for a residential structure become a load bearing wall if a new addition is added to the structure? can a ledger be attached to the brick veneer? (the existing exterior wall becomes a interior wall and the wood stud walls all remain intact with ties)

Thanks for the replies and thoughts. I think that using .wmf format is the way to go.

Is there a way to take lines, arrows, text in an AutoCAD drawing and paste it or convert it to a Microsoft Word Document that someone without AutoCAD can edit the file? I know you can paste the AutoCAD drawing into Microsoft Word but this does not allow for editing unless you have AutoCAD. Or...

Thank you all for the replies. Your replies help reinforce my thoughts on how the vertical cj would behave around a lintel opening.

I am mainly inquiring about how vertical control joints are installed at wall openings when a masonry bond beam spans/extends across the opening. How is a vertical CJ installed? I have a small addition 50' x 30' that utilizes reinf. cmu behind a stone veneer and inside finish is mtl...

If I have many paperspace tabs is there a way to show all the tabs rather than having to scroll them on the screen? Can I modify the size? Can I create 2 rows of paperspace tabs? Thanks

Thank you for responses. The concern was if the main storm sewers backup and resulted a back pressure this would exert a force (or possible hydrostatic force) on the foundation wall or slab on grade that could result in structural issues. If we use a check valve on the foundation drain this...

What are some opinions regarding foundation and underslab (slab on grade) drainage systems that connect to roof drains that connect into the storm water system. Are there concerns of backflow. What if the existing storm line pipe is below the foundation/underslab drains? Thanks

I am looking for insight on..."AWS 1.5.4 - Arc Spot Welds… the weld is restricted to the flat position" Maybe an alternate attachment should be used (mechanical anchor) due to steep roof slope.

Thanks for your reply. Unfortunately I only have the AWS D1.1, I see that D1.3 relates to sheet metal welding and requirements. I will have to further research. Maybe AWS D1.1 will address issue. Again thanks.

Are there any guidelines for puddle welds used to fasten steel deck on OWSJ steep roofs (10 rise to 7 run)? Thanks

Modern Steel Construction July 2003 had an article "57 Tips for Reducing Connection Costs". Very good article. The article I am thinking of was of similar nature, i.e. 50 Tips for Steel Framing. I have the article in a saved issue, however, it is currently buried under 8 feet of boxes in...

About a 1/2 to 1 year ago there was an article on tips for steel framing layout for floor framing in a trade magazine (Structure, Structural Engineer, Modern Steel Construction, or other). Does anybody recall the magazine or issue? Thanks.

as stated in the links, excellent links. thanks, SNAPBASE solved the problem

When hatching, if I edit a hatch, specifically concrete or gravel, the hatch does not show up correct. The hatch pattern is no longer closed triangles (for concrete) or closed "stones" for the gravel. Any ideas what may cause this. I have tried copying a acad.pat from another with no luck...