The FAQ's indicate that these can be used at a "second story of a 2-story structure" which leaves things somewhat vague about if it is limited to 2-story structures or if they are saying it is fine in general to us in "upper" floor scenarios.
They reference IRC R602.10.6.4, but i'm not really...
The APA portal frame specifications give direction mostly on frames attach directly to concrete or to a raised floor on concrete.
I'm looking to see if I can get APA portal frames to work at level 2-4 of an apartment building...
I have a client requesting that I do the engineering for a truss modification. I figure I can easily model the truss in a 3-D software and get the correct member sizes, but I am curious if there is any information about wood truss gusset plates and their capacities.
I figure I can just get the...
I have a contractor asking about replacing interior wood OSB shear walls with Let-In bracing.
This is a townhome project originally design under the 2015 IBC, seismic design category D. They want to save money by not having to install sheathing or get the interior shear walls inspected.
I...
I am working on sizing out some footings on a project and I am wondering if there is a way to increase your bearing capacity the further down you put the footing.
I feel like I have heard the IBC or IRC has something about this.
I am looking to see if I can go 12" deeper into the soil for a...
