Dave - I am not overly concerned with the steel member, it is the CMU below and the potential for catestrophic failure should the CMU web/shell let go. Without a bearing plate and grouted cores to distribute the load, I believe a problem exists.
Hokie, yes, we have alerted the EOR and he/she is reviewing the condition. And yes, I am certain there are no bearing plates for the majority of steel lintel bearing locations. The CM and steel erector both questioned the EOR prior to my site inspection and confirmed that he/she did NOT intend...
JAE - I agree and that's my concern. No grout,no bearing plate to distribute the vertical load from the steel lintel. I couldn't believe it when I saw it and just wanted to get some feeback. FYI - it is an interior wall, so only internal pressure laterally. I posted another closeup of the...
Same as JAE - we used to use STAAD, entering data line-by-line and whole nine yards. Now, using RISA 3D and like it very much. Easy to input, manipulate, re-run models. Go for it.
See attached pictures - I am NOT the EOR for this project, but noticed a potential disaster waiting to happen. I rough calculated the point load from beam reaction to be in the 25-30 kip range from roof load, CMU wall DL, PC Plank DL-LL, no bearing plate installed on the CMU and I believe not...
Thanks, I agree with JAE and a2mfk. The slab isn't a foundation and doesn't require a foundation. I thought I was actually being a little conservative with the turndown edge. This is no different than the slab they will pour in the driveway, it doesn't have a foundation wall either, but will...
..and I agree msquared, the added concrete volume isn't worth the battle here, but as you can imagine, the cost to provide the labor to construct a strip footing and foundation wall is FAR greater than with the turn down edge. Keep in mind, there are multiple residences we are constructing, not...
No, the turn down edge is only supporting the slab itself and the door. The walls (up to the garage door jamb) is supported by traditional strip footing and foundation wall -see attached, this may...
Thanks BA. I kinda thought it might be obvious that I disagreed. My client also disagrees with wasting money on concrete that isn't needed. I was really looking for opinions on my argument or if other jurisdictions around the country have similar requirements regarding these foundations.
