Hi guys,
Our truss guys are wondering how to protect the trusses/truss plates from corrosion due to the pool being under the lanai (see attached picture below, blue lines represent trusses). I didn't think this was an issue. It is my understanding that any moisture will dry due to the pool...
So my concern is the Florida Building Codes monolithic footer. I am applying a 5 kip load from the truss above down to the monolithic footer. Well, technically it is applied at a 4.25" eccentricity (12" width - 4.25" to center of sill plate). However, if you take this eccentricity into account...
Hello everyone,
I am currently trying to figure out what is adequate for gable end bracing. Currently I am running 2 x 4 at about 5'-4" O.C. along the length of the gable and attaching them to the bottom (tie-beam) of each truss, extending approximately 8'-0" over 4 trusses. I do not have any...
I recently purchased "Design of Wood Structures ASD/LRFD 7th edition" by Donald Breyer and I am wondering if there is a solution manual anywhere for this book. The only place I can find anything resembling a solution manual is here...
Hi Everyone,
I am a structural engineer with 4.5 years in bridge design in Florida and just recently obtained my PE license. I just got took a new job in residential design which is a big change in both code knowledge and expertise (AASHTO to ASCE/FBC/IBC). The main focus is 1-2 story...
