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jayrod12: Thank you. That is very helpful. I will go review that as well.

phamENG: Thank you for your input. I am using epoxy rated for the brick. I am not sure what is the minimum spacing per the manufacturer is that you are recommending, I assume I am here to calculate this minimum spacing. Based on standard deck loading (D=20psf L=60psf) each 1/2" bolt has about...

Hello - I am designing a small deck to replace a dilapidated deck on an old historical brick building. I am assuming the brick building is at least stacked two bricks wide. I am using P.T. joists and ledger with a steel drop beam to support the deck. My issue is how to attach the deck ledger...

Thanks for all of the feedback everyone!

Thank you PEInc for the feedback.

The problem is, the person installing the micropiles is a single guy and does not have an engineering background. He installs a lot of micropile in the area but I don't feel comfortable with him doing the design under my stamp.

Hello - I am working on designing a grade beam foundation supported by micropiles. The foundation will be supporting light residential loads and the loads have been calculated using LRFD load combinations. The contractor is choosing to use micropiles as opposed to overexcavation. These two...

Thanks for the feedback guys.

Hello - I am designing a notched W-beam that is bearing on a large W-girder. The notched beam, as shown in the attachment, is not carrying a very large load. Based on my review I have analyzed the shear and moment of the reduced section due to the notch. I have included a web stiffener even...

Thanks Tiger Guy. And thanks for the input statement. It is always a good thing to reiterate.

Hello - I would like to get opinions on a pile design software that can design grouted micropiles and steel tube push piles. I would primarily use it to verify bearing capacities under for mew and existing structures.

This project is in SW Colorado with an arid climate. The location is approximately 9,500' in elevation.

Jayrod, the architect was going to use SIPs but the lead times were too long so she is planning on just spray foaming the entire cavity.

I agree.

BA, I like that and haven't given it much thought due to being stuck within my original design. Generally I do just use rafters with a ridge and plate beam to support the load. I will take a look at the associated load conditions and see if that is a better option for my design. Appreciate...

BAretired, thanks. That is exactly the direction I was looking for. 🙏

Hello - I have a large glulam gable truss that is supporting 14" LVL purlins @ 24" O.C. (see attached detail). In the plan view the purlins are spanning 18 feet from truss to an exterior wall for bearing on the opposite end of the glulam gable truss. I am calling out that full blocking is...

Thanks for the replies.

Hello - I am designing a garage with an ADU above. The soils are a moderately expansive clay requiring a 2 - 3 overex. Groundwater has been encountered at approximately 3-4 feet below grade. Due to this I am designing the foundation as a mono pour slab with a turndown. The turndown will extend...

PEInc - The large heel is to decrease the bearing on the soil. I am using 1500 psf due to a lack of soil information. The 60'x40' basement floor slab is restraining any sliding that may want to occur.