Does anyone know of a good reference for design values for glulam beams around 1979? Do the beams produced back then have similar design values to the beams produced today? I am trying to determine the feasibility of converting a floor beam from an office live load (40 psf) to a storage live...
I am designing a series of three terraced cantilever CMU retaining walls on a site sloping at 2H:1V. The upper two walls are to retain a 4'-0" differential between FG Elev. The lower wall retains a 6'-0" differential between FG Elev. The walls are spaced about 6'-0" apart and I am concerned the...
Are there any suggestions for a design approach of a drilled pier foundation for a new monopole in Northern Califonia? The foundation will have a high overturning moment (Mo = 406 kp-ft) and very little axial load (P = 6.3 kp). The 2001 CBC Section 1806.8.2 provides a formula that dictates the...
I recently started a new job; my offer letter stated my monthly salary would be $X,000. During my interview, I stated my required salary range was between $X,000 - $X,500. My first three paychecks indicates they are paying me $X,500. I do not know if my offer letter had a typo or there was an...
i will be starting a new job and i want to bring some of the work i have done at my current employer to my new job. does anyone have any ideas or guidelines as to items i should or shouldn't copy and bring with me. specifically drawings, calculaitons, tech specs, etc? thanks.
