For several months now, blasting as been occurring twice a day for site work for a million + square foot facility. Recently, nearby (approximatley 1 mile or more) homeowners have noted foundation issues. It is starting to become a news story and homeowners are adamant that the foundation cracks...
For several months now, blasting as been occurring twice a day for site work for a million + square foot facility. Recently, nearby (approximatley 1 mile or more) homeowners have noted foundation issues. It is starting to become a news story and homeowners are adamant that the foundation cracks...
I'm aware that allowable LL deflection limits vary based on use, but in this instance, lets assume that L/360 is acceptable for a residential application. If say, 10ft spans, the allowable LL deflection is 0.33inches. If the floor is sagging under dead load only, at say 0.25inches, or even...
I am designing an 18" diameter concrete pier (augured)to support solar modules. Lateral loads are in the range of 1.5-2kips. Typically the concrete piers are embedded 4-7ft; is this considered a long pier or short pier? I am struggling with how to determine the lateral resistance of the soil...
I am determining the embedment for W6x9 piles to resist lateral loads in the range of 1.25-1.5kips to support a solar structure. We typically do our own soil testing on site, however this project is unique. The geotechnical report provides a "Modulus of Subgrade Reaction (kcf)" in the range of...
