SLTA - Building was constructed in 1980
msquared48 - I agree. If we were eliminating a major support such as a column, we would need to make other provisions. I do apologize for not provided enough information at the beginning of the post.
Please don't think that I am taking what is said here...
Thank you for all of the feedback. We are only talking man doors. I just wanted to make sure there weren't any standard practices I was missing.
As always, you all are very helpful.
Putting a doorway in an existing 10" CMU wall. If this were new construction we would place reinforcement on either side of the opening, parallel to the jamb. What is typically done for placing a door in an existing wall?
Thank you in advance.
bridgebuster - Thank you for the reply. I have had similar experiences and tend to agree with the method you outlined. I posted the question to see what others thought and if they had any additional information to support either case. I recently received comments indicating the additional...
In working with Figure 3.11.5.6-6 in the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Manual, I am finding conflicting opinions on how to handle the increased embedment of 1.2D. I consulted a Geotechnical engineer who stated the 1.2D is performed to achieve a F.S.=1.5. I reviewed references stating the 1.2 factor...
I believe the OP is referring to load transfer between two concrete walls cast against each other.
If this is the case and assuming the walls are not doweled together, the second wall is designed for the full load of the retained water, there are no issues with the footing design, and there is...
Thank you all for responding. I was afraid this would be the norm for the industry. As you can imagine, it is difficult to hear the reasoning for doing something is because "it is the way it has always been done" especially as a young engineer trying to learn the practice.
Based on what you...
I am a structural engineer early in my career and recently made a switch from building design to bridge design. I am finding it difficult adjusting to the new culture of bridge design and I am looking for some advice. With a few projects under my belt at my new company, I am finding the trend...
