HokieNation
Structural
- Apr 12, 2012
- 18
I would like to get some opinions on existing residential single family dwelling unit.
It has 8" CMU walls in basement and embedded 2X joists and 4" CMU + 4" brick above at first floor. Now owner wants to put additional story (second story) on it. In this case what is the best solution?
Also sometimes existing 8" plain masonry walls will not satisfy lateral earth pressure requirements per code.
Any opinions are appreciated.
thanks in advance.
It has 8" CMU walls in basement and embedded 2X joists and 4" CMU + 4" brick above at first floor. Now owner wants to put additional story (second story) on it. In this case what is the best solution?
Also sometimes existing 8" plain masonry walls will not satisfy lateral earth pressure requirements per code.
Any opinions are appreciated.
thanks in advance.