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From what I read, A194 2H galvanized nut is a valid substitution for the A563 galvanized nut? Are there any loopholes I should be aware of?

I have found conflicting information regarding whether or not A194 Grade 2H can be galvanized. Can someone give me some guidance on this? Thanks in advance.

Buried wall is a good way to explain the situation. We are buryng the wall. Thanks for the tip on the weephole.

That was my thought. But it has been requested that I add them to my detail.

I am involved in a project where we are backfilling against an existing below grade wall. There is a street adjacent to this wall that must be maintained. This wall has been in place for 50+ years. I have been told to add weep holes to the existing wall prior to backfilling against it. I am...

Thanks for all of the input

Thanks for the input. I should explain that this is actually a large area and only 2 walls are below grade. Exterior grade of the building slopes. Therefore, some of the walls are below this grade. I have called for braced shoring, but the owner would like the option of using the backfill as...

I am proposingto use sloped backfill to provide lateral reinforcement to a concrete basement wall . The building is being demolished but portions of the basement wall have to remain in place as the floor above is removed. Has anyone done anything similar. Also, any methods of placement and...

Butler and Varco Pruden are the 2 I am familiar with. They are not among my choices.

I am trying to select a metal building manufacturer. Does anyone have any suggestions/input/advice/warnigs? My client solicited quotes from 3 that I have never dealt with before and I need to choose one. They are all comparable. Thanks in advance

Agreed on all points. Wording could be improved.

we receive 6 and return 5

The "but not limited to" part of the Code is where the question comes up. I think 128 people is significant.

Has to do with IBC Importance factor I would appreciate some input here. IBC Table 1604.5 Category III "structures that represent a substantial hazard to human life...but not limited:" and then it lists various occupant loads. I have an occupant load of 128. As far as I am concerned, this...

I would appreciate some input here. IBC Table 1604.5 Category III "structures that represent a substantial hazard to human life...but not limited:" and then it lists various occupant loads. I have an occupant load of 128. As far as I am concerned, this is a substantial loss of human life...

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WHAT IS THE STANDARD FOR BENDING A WIDEFLANGE? I NEED MINIMUM RADIUS FOR W8.

I think the variety you mentioned may also be an important factor. It is not good to have all your eggs in one basket, as we seem to.

Cleveland, Ohio area. Other firms in the area seem to be busy. Our firm focuses mainly on heavy industry.

The consulting firm I work for has been very slow for the last couple of years. We are a multi-discipline firm. Some of my engineering friends have been busy at the firms they work for. I am just curious as to the general conditions out there. Is it the firm I am working for or are others...