We designed a new steel beam to replace a wall. The existing joists are to be re-attached to the steel beam per detail 5 which shows 2x infill blocking. After installing the steel beam and it's wood section infill, the Contractor has sent an RFI stating that the ends of the existing joists are...
When evaluating existing joists in typical residential buildings over 80 to 100 years old, what assumptions do you make about the material of the existing floor joists? I have a client who wants to install a 1,700 to 2,000 lbs aquarium in their living room up against a wall. There is a basement...
