I am inheriting a project where a column has a max tension load of 1095 kips due to side-thrust of a very large crane. The main failure limit is anchor tension reinforcement group. The pier that this column is going on currently has a max depth of 5'-6" due to an existing spread footing under...
Had a contractor install the deck for a platform upside down. The deck has 4.5 “ on concrete on it to make a 6” total thickness. He is using 1.5C vulcraft confirm deck. Essentially it is just a form, correct? Doesn’t really matter after it is cured.
Am I missing anything? Any other considerations?
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I have a Bldg that is CMU on the first level and Steel framing second level with Gypsum to enclose the second floor. My columns land on the corners of the CMU block. How can I anchor my Column down to provide stability and prevent uplift? Column is 17’ high and seismic load is 8.7k...
