This remodel project involves significantly expanding the basement of the existing water treatment plant. The original 1960s building's basement, with its 16" walls and pumps at the basement, is being demolished and replaced with a new one featuring a 5ft larger footprint.
Due to updated flood...
Hello All,
I'm facing a challenge with high flood loads on a coastal basement wall project (220 kips/ft, VE zone). FEMA 55 analysis indicates significant hydrostatic, breakaway, and hydrodynamic components. I'm open to any ideas or collaborations to verify these loads or explore strategies for...