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Hi all, I am looking to find a viable solution to fix a cracked beam that is sagging. The issue is that there max 2 inch clearance between the beam and the furnace below, which is also the lowe point of the beam. see below My proposed solution is to add 1/4" thick steel angle (i.e. lintel)...

Hi all, When pressure testing the water meter assembly the actual meter itself is left out, is there a reason why the meter is left out? is there specification or code reference that speaks to this? Once the meter is put back in there will be two new joints that won't be accounted for. Is...

Hi All, I am looking for your thoughts on the attached pictures, approx 4” x 8” steel column cap plate was cut to accommodate installation of canopy roof drain. what is the significance of the cap plate? Do you see any structural problem with cutting a section out. Thanks.

Is it practical to ask contractor to clean up dried concrete from previous pours, The contractor I am working with thinks this is not practical that he has to clean up old concrete from rebar. I tried to explain to him that the old concrete if not cleaned will reduce bonding. I like to hear you...

Hi All, What is the importance of having the 90 degree hook down as shown? Is there any difference when compared to the hook sitting flat?

Hello, I would like to know if it is acceptable for ties in shear wall to be cut and spliced as shown below?

Hello, Today I noticed a large void (100mmx150mm) in one of the columns at my site, this is a 6m high battered column and the hole merged out of nowhere. The column was poured approx 6-7 months ago. I asked the guys to chip out the concrete and expose the void in its entirety and its about...

All, while constructing a road are there any concern with construction of the roadbed from a geotechnical or pavement engineering perspective if the road was constructed as per below: Asphalt 100mm (Density 2500 kg/m3) Gran A 150 mm (Density 2200 kg/m3) Gran B 200 mm (Density 1800 kg/m3) Gran...

Hi all, I am working on a project where we recently poured a suspended slab, cracks similar to the attached photo was observed (5-7 hours after pour) at several locations, cracks do appear superficial. I would like to know whether there should be a structural concern? Concrete was cured 8-9...

Hi all, I would like to know the permissible gap between dowels out of footing and column vertical reinforcement? Thanks