This is certainly a valid concern and goes back to my hesitancy of using two different structural systems of different materials. I keep coming back to disliking the entire design. The homes designer was surprised when I sent him this layout as he thought there would be less beams and posts. I...
I have been working through this to come up with a suitable beam and column layout. The garage shape not being symmetrical in nature makes this a bit more difficult. With a 6.5' max span between beams I have come up with a one-way slab design using a 6" thick slab. The slab is aided with the use...
This is not desirable since the space below the garage will be used for storage and they would like to have the columns as close to the perimeter as possible to maximize useable space.
The contractor surprised me as most residential contactors want as little use of steel as possible. He comes from a commercial background so I guess that's why he's comfortable with steel. I think I may have a solution that works well to tie the two systems together. If I run a steel angle...
The two independent systems seems ridiculous to me. I now have a steel and concrete structure sitting inside of a wood structure that have to be designed independently. The steel frames will need to be moment frames now since they don't utilize any of the wood walls. I much prefer the systems to...
I had a meeting with the contractor and designer today. They are not agreeable to the concrete walls extending up to the slab due to the availability of a concrete sub with this capability. They proposed an option I had not considered and probably never would. They would like to erect a series...
Minimum slope is 1/8" per foot here and the contractor wants to use 1/4" per foot which is common. The garage is 34' deep which makes the rise 8 1/2". I won't be able to sell a 13 1/2" thick slab at one end and tapering down to 5".
SWComposites, this is a great question and one of the first things I’ve asked the designer. I’ve made it clear that water proofing and directing water where we want it is of utmost importance. Hopefully ironing that out later today during our meeting.
XR250, I haven’t totally written off the possibility of using wood walls here. The use of 2x8 stud walls makes sense. I’m curious how you would create the garage slab slope with the use of 2x8 stud walls.
I will be meeting with both the designer and contractor tomorrow and hopefully pushing them towards bringing up the concrete walls to the garage slab. I have more confidence in that design and have a lot of the detailing already. I have not designed tall concrete walls like this before. Is there...
jayrod,
I have listed this as one of the options to the designer. I have not used concrete like this in residential construction and the walls would be approaching 22' tall so I want to take that into consideration.
Hello,
I have received a project of a high-end custom home on a sloped lot. The slope is steep downwards from the right of way. The driveway will be used as a bridge to the garage and main level of the home. Finished space will exist under the garage that will be used for storage. I have worked...
