engineer_123
Structural
Disclaimer: porch for personal use (owner-builder)
I am trying to design a proposed aluminum porch, bearing on a proposed cmu knee wall (3 courses high 7.625"x3). I have the "reinforced masonry engineering handbook," and have found no examples as what I am trying to do here. Trying to make the determining factor if 3 courses fully grouted is sufficient for all the loads encountered, or do I need to make a design footer, reinforce the kneewall, use dowels, connected to existing house, etc. This is Florida, so wind loads only. The roof is composite panels that weigh 2 lb/ft^2. Additionally, the roof design requires a slope and that leaves a gap at the interior corner section as it does not align with the fascia for one of the sides of the house. I have not measured the existing slab depth yet, but it appears to be at least 6". I have seen wind design load pressures of 8 psf for screening and around 30 psf for other surfaces for 120 mph wind, excluding the roof uplift.
composite panel detail
Anything to help me out, design sources, etc, would be appreciated.
I am trying to design a proposed aluminum porch, bearing on a proposed cmu knee wall (3 courses high 7.625"x3). I have the "reinforced masonry engineering handbook," and have found no examples as what I am trying to do here. Trying to make the determining factor if 3 courses fully grouted is sufficient for all the loads encountered, or do I need to make a design footer, reinforce the kneewall, use dowels, connected to existing house, etc. This is Florida, so wind loads only. The roof is composite panels that weigh 2 lb/ft^2. Additionally, the roof design requires a slope and that leaves a gap at the interior corner section as it does not align with the fascia for one of the sides of the house. I have not measured the existing slab depth yet, but it appears to be at least 6". I have seen wind design load pressures of 8 psf for screening and around 30 psf for other surfaces for 120 mph wind, excluding the roof uplift.
composite panel detail
Anything to help me out, design sources, etc, would be appreciated.
