I started a detailed Thread (255-155816) concerning this subject on the Geotechincal Forum. In short, I am trying to outline the design rationale for a moderate hieght rockery wall which starts/end at a maximum height of about 9-feet and tapers down to one rock course in about 45 feet.
There is...
ROCKERY WALL DESIGN
Objective: Local Public Works Department (PWD) has asked for design documentation for a proposed ROCKERY WALL as part of the single family dwelling (SFD) project. The wall is not part of the residential structure. The plans and structural package for the SFD were...
I am using the method of relative rigities to distribute horizontal forces due to a rigid roof diaphram for a single story structure. The structure is comprised of rectangular boxes all of which are open on one end and closed on the other (earth covered-into hillside). I am looking at placing...
I am in search of the best roof system to use in conjuction with reinforced CMU bearing walls for spans up to 20 feet for the purpose of carrying earthen dead loads ranging from 140 to 340 #/sq.ft (1 to 3 feet of soil plus other materials), live loads from 60 to 100 #/sq.ft, and a possible...
