Thanks guys. I've been mis-informed all these years. I always thought that because the plates were not physically connected that strength and stiffness is less. Thanks again!
I know this should be be a problem that has been addressed before...but I've looked at numerous books and posts and can't seem to find a solution.
I have and opening to be covered by 1-inch thick roadplates. But a single 1-inch plate will be overstressed. We could lay two 1-inch thick plates...
Does anyone have a good connection detail for connecting a 12" wide grade beam directly to a 12" timber pile? A 4' deep grade beam with 2' deep cap gives a depth of 6'. Groundwater depth is 5' below grade and I do not want to form caps in the wet and tremie concrete. Foundation is for multi...
