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    Span-Deck Load Tables

    I have the measurements from the field, I know the strand and cores measurements. I was just hoping someone might have spand-deck literature for that specific plank so I could better understand what load the plank might have been designed for.
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    Span-Deck Load Tables

    Does anyone know where I might find load tables for 8" deep 8 foot wide Span-Deck panels for and existing building? The building was built in 1977.
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    No Residential Building Code Adopted in Vermont?

    I have looked into VT residential building code in the past and found the same thing. There are no specific requirements for residential buildings in VT.
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    Cut post tensioned strands

    The soil conditions are very poor at this particular site. From what I can tell the slab was cast on the ground (about 20 years ago). There is now a 3" space between the bottom of the slab and the top of the soil. This area is know for soils comprised of marine clays and or poorly compacted...
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    Cut post tensioned strands

    Thanks for all your input thus far. Slab is unbonded strands. The cut has already been made (completely throught the slab). We have a post tension concrete repair contractor on board. We have been hired by the owner to "keep him honest" and help with scope of work questiones in the planning...
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    Cut post tensioned strands

    I have a situation where a plumbing contractor sawcut an existing warehouse slab that he later learned was a post tensioned slab. The building is 350' X 80' with grade beams and caissons at 25' bays in the long direction and 26'8" bays in the short direction. The cut extends diagonally across...
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    Engineered Lumber Exposed to weather

    I agree with msquared48, most manufactures of SCL will take a look at the product and give you your their opinion. I have had experience with Weyerhaeuser doing this in the past. Typically concerns with moisture are, delaminiation, decay, squeaking, warping, mold etc.

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