I have a client that wants to build an underground vault with an arched stone ceiling. The span is 12’, height above springline is 3’, desired thickness is about 12” and the length is 15'. The overall inside headroom is about 8’-6”. Ground cover above the crown is about 1’-0”. Does anyone have...
I have an application that requires the IBC 2003 building code seismic criteria (Ss and S1) be used for the design calculations. I know this information isn't available in the code, but does anyone have the 0.2 second spectral response acceleration and the 1.0 second spectral response...
I have a question about foundation walls for a new single-family residence located in southeast Pennsylvania. The soil type is in the category of GM, GC, SM, SM-SC and ML. The builder would like to use poured in place plain concrete foundation walls with f’c of 4000 Psi. The basement wall height...
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I am designing a mezzanine in California and need to know the Exit Access Travel Dsitance. The material being stored on the mezzanine is lumber and the area has sprinklers. Is there a reference in the California Building Code and what is the maximum distance? Thanks
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I am designing an outdoor lumber rack in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands and need to find some information about building codes, wind speeds and seismic data. Anybody have any information? Thanks.
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