We have a building project in a high seismic area that also has a one-story basement. The architect has called for a HDPE 60mil waterproofing membrane at the base of the foundation mat.
Where would we find an allowable friction coefficient for lateral sliding against the membrane?
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(February 1974) - This could help you in understanding one of the processes. You can find a copy of CalTrans Trenching and Shoring Manual Revision 12 at...
Thanks for the replies so far - The contractor is using one of the square ties as a bottom template to hold the vertical dowels and to help place the remainder of the ties. (His crew also lifts the template up after the ties are finished.) But once the base concrete is placed and he is ready to...
To all - I am managing the installation of 42-inch square footing pedestals for a small substation. A very large and reputable reinforcing steel company detailed the outside dimension of the hoops as 38-inches square. All the site steel has been detailed assuming the outside clearances are at...
Is there a good design example for analytically determining wind pressures for buildings with two distinct roof elevations? (ie buildings that look like an sideways "L" or inverted "T")
I am looking for an example that would use ASCE 7-05 Section 6.5
Thanks in advance,
