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We have finished calculation/drawings and passed plan check for a 10'' thick two way post-tensioned elevated floor slab. Everything is ready for construction. Right now, owner is planning to use 12'' thick and leave all PT cable and mild reinforcing at the same...
This is a tough situation and I hope your experienced engineers can give me a hand.
It is 3 story house on hillside (V:H>1:3) in Los Angeles. How can Hillside design requirements section 1666 be waived? I have never done hillside house design. Can we do following (please refer to attached...
I have a tough question on a project I am working on. We are using concrete pile foundation with shorecrete wall to retaining soils. Retaining height varies from 8ft to 25ft....I am using 24'' to 30'' concrete pile with steel W beam in the middle. Basically it is a soldier pile but it is not...
I am a little confused regarding partition load for Residential house floors.
1. IBC2006 1607.5 clearly stated 15 psf for office buildings and in other buildings where partition locations are subject to change. Is this saying we have to consider 15 psf for nomal house wood floor?
2. This...
