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I agree with your comments. Difficult interpretation of the code is unacceptable and opens the doors for decisions that could have drastic differences in outcomes (V^2). My point though is that no matter how nice the map is visually, there is still uncertainty in wind hazard, wind speed...
keep in mind that the lines are drawn thick for a reason. Along the coastal regions, these lines are derived based on monte carlo simulations for 100,000 years of storms. There is uncertainty in the simulation process and thus cannot be that precise. My suggestion is to call permit office to...
In Louisiana, we have standards for approach slabs. We use 40' approach slabs for fill conditions, 20' approach slabs for cut conditions and pile supported approach slabs where the soils are really bad.
There was a recent article in the Journal for Bridge Engineering about the poor...
