I'm looking at pull-though on plywood and starting to question what safety factor has already been applied (if any) to the table on Table 12.2F of the AWC-NDS2018. The table is labeled "design values" so I'm assuming the safety factor is already built in? I know I need to put the adjustment...
I'm getting ready to plead my case or negotiate with the code official and I'm hoping I have a decent chance to overturn their original comment.
I've got a two story house on piles, the first floor starts at 9' above grade. I have a non-conditioned area below the house partially enclosed with...
Is there any resources out there that can help me detail and calculate loads on an old unreinforced masonry mass wall?
I've got Masonry Structural Design by Klinger, and I'm thinking about spending $100 on Masonry and Steel Detailing Handbook by Laska. These are pretty helpful. I've got an old...
I'm looking at a typical wood framed elevated deck with (4) 2x12 stringers spanning 7' across supporting 13' of deck between stringers. The issue is twofold, one, these stringers are cantilevered approximately 4' from center of column to outside ledger. They've attempted to support this with a...
