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  1. JStructsteel

    Mold Growth?

    Thanks. Are we Building Construction Experts now then, instead of engineers?
  2. JStructsteel

    Mold Growth?

    What would you call this white stuff on the walls? Some sort of mold? Also, what causes a spall like this, just a bad outer coating? Its a basement with water issues (standing water on floor). Seems they but a parge coat over the wall, now chipping off. Im thinking its a stone foundation they...
  3. JStructsteel

    Out of state engineer, local resident wants me to do an inspection

    Thanks. I think I will turn it down. Sounds like another residential headache.
  4. JStructsteel

    Out of state engineer, local resident wants me to do an inspection

    So a resident had a local basement wall company do a inspection, and engineering for a repair. The engineer that stamped it didnt come out, just went of the company rep that looked at it. They got drawings, got a permit, but their mortgage company wont sign off unless a engineer does a...
  5. JStructsteel

    risa3d model issues

    Thanks. The K factor is a good point. I didnt realize there was a model merge too. This is the first 3D type structure I am doing. Probably would have saved me hours. I need glasses.
  6. JStructsteel

    risa3d model issues

    Perfect, thanks. Ive been fussing with it for hours and didnt see that.
  7. JStructsteel

    risa3d model issues

    Im doing some practice modeling a framed building in Risa. For now, I have moment frames each direction. When I just run the self weight model, it gives me wacky results. Im using pin pin at the base. How do I get "Releases" so I dont end up with the phantom results, and suggestions?
  8. JStructsteel

    Building insulation at slab.

    Im only looking at wind load, and a 1/2" anchor I should be good for 800lbs doing a quick calc, so I can adjust the spacing as needed
  9. JStructsteel

    Building insulation at slab.

    TBH, there would not be any load on that, more than likely covered by the wall board. I would rather have that than the wall hanging over.
  10. JStructsteel

    Building insulation at slab.

    You would allow this detail then?
  11. JStructsteel

    Building insulation at slab.

    Here is the detail I had. I will have to check the connection to the footing if they take 2" away to have insulation.
  12. JStructsteel

    Building insulation at slab.

    The Dr. does not seem worried about the wall cantilevering over the foundation wall??
  13. JStructsteel

    Building insulation at slab.

    Thanks all. This is the first time I have had a building department comment on it. The submitted detail was insulation that tapered to the wall/slab interface, but they rejected that.
  14. JStructsteel

    Building insulation at slab.

    If the past, the detail has always been insulation up the inside wall and under the slab. This is the first job that insulation has been spec'd to be vertical to the top side of the slab. Either we (me, architects) have been doing it wrong, or their was a change in the code.
  15. JStructsteel

    Adjustable columns

    I contacted Tapco (they make the Akron adjustable columns) for info. I asked about the top plate size, and hole location. I was told that is information they are not able to tell me at this time. They dont know what they make. Guess I am not specifying their columns.
  16. JStructsteel

    Building insulation at slab.

    Dik, what do you mean?
  17. JStructsteel

    Building insulation at slab.

    Having the insulation to the face of the stud is fine, as long as the slab has a floor covering. They are doing a exposed polished slab. I have never seen the detail with insulation on the outside. I think this is all relatively new with changes to the energy code.
  18. JStructsteel

    Building insulation at slab.

    Got a building department saying slab insulation does not provide required R value. Current detail has insulation edge of wall, tapered to a point at the slab top. New detail is something like this. I dont like it at all (focus on the insulation mainly) What details are you folks using?
  19. JStructsteel

    Pole barn spike

    Thanks. This is not built yet, just looking at the "pole barn" suppliers design. Magic at work to make these things stand up.
  20. JStructsteel

    Pole barn spike

    Anyone know what a "pole barn spike" is? Got a 200'x75' pole barn, and the headers each side of the column are fastened with 4" pole barn spikes (no quantity given) and 5-5/16" structural screws. I doubt thats going to work for a 75' span, but would like to see how many "spikes" it would need.

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