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I received testing results for gyp board sheathing that was done per ASTM E330. The average ultimate load for the system before failure was 117 psf. What safety factors need to be applied to this value to get a pressure that I can apply to my Components and Cladding wind pressure...
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You are right dauwerda. The gc wants to use pea rock but there is an argument being made that the pea rock may not be structurally sound enough for some beams that we have spanning openings. Thought is to limit the pea rock to tie beams that are fully...
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We are having a discussion in the office about the use of pea rock pump mix for concrete beams designed to span openings, not just for use as tie beams with full support below. Concern being cracking in the pump mix.
What are some thoughts on this? Do you all have any...
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I have building that falls under the category of partially open. Basically 3 open sides with one wall in the back. Based on previous seminars my office has attended, it is our understanding that any roof structure within the envelope of the building would not have additional...
Thank you for your responses! Incase you are still following, I talked to NCMA and they say bar splices should only be placed at the top of a grout pour. So if you are pouring 11' there would need to be a full length bar of 11' plus additional lap length for the reinforcement in the next lift...
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We have a contractor who wants to do high lift grouting with bars spliced with the max 12'8" grout pour. They ordered rebar for 4' lifts and now want to change to high lift.
I can't seem to find anything in TMS that specifically says they can't do this. But diagrams in TMS as well as...
We are having a discussion in the the office and are looking for some clarification. We have a project with wood trusses spanning 30' between load bearing walls. The trusses then extend out 10' on each end and are supported by beams and posts at the ends. I believe we should be using overhang...
