I hate this code but have to use it for this case. Section H2.2 for torsion says the torsional strength is Fs*C where C is the torsional shear constant (with no context). I immediately think in terms of inches to the fourth power, but that gives a torsion of lbf*ft^2 which is not correct.
Does...
Haven't done a lot with these. Just wanted to ask a few elementary questions to make sure I wasn't missing anything big. Do you typically have a ridge board as a nailer and just cut the I-Joists (I am assuming I joists rafters) as required or do you like to see straps/hangers?
I am assuming...
Had a client that had a basement wall badly failing. We built some false walls and rebuilt the wall. No issues
As the contractor was waterproofing the wall he figured he would go ahead and make sure the rest of that wall (not failing) had gravel/drain pipe. Well now the garage slab is pouring...
I did another one worse than this a few weeks ago. These roofs are such headaches. Not like with a beam you can just add some fluff and sleep better. What a nightmare.
Designing a house with a complex roof. Such fun. Anyway, I am constantly arguing with myself over where we need load points at the connections of hips, valleys, and ridges.
I know a lot of it relies on whether or not you have exterior wall thrust. So if I have rafter ties and collar ties I...
Did you use steel beams and cast the slab on decking? I have done a bunch of those. They are completely against that route for this project.
In theory will the geogrid help? Does it have to be attached or can it float?
I do a lot of critical slope foundations where you have a typical 10’ front wall and then a basement where the grade falls off pretty quickly. You end up with anywhere from a daylight rear wall (ideally) or a worst case of 15 feet or more of gravel under the slab up against the rear and side...
