I have consulted with other "very-experienced" structural engineers (design and plan check) to determine precisely what triggers revisions to a lateral load-resisting system under the provisions of IBC 3404.4 (2012, 2009, etc) and read the code slightly differently. I am hoping to get a wider...
As those of us in California approach the adoption of a new CA Building Code, I am wondering what, if any, are newly referenced standards. As we all know, instead of specific requirements being reprinted in the building codes (UBC, IBC, CBC, etc.), the last several years have seen references...
I am in California working on the design of a patio cover structure (solid roof) which is being supported by 16" square reinforced CMU columns (mainly for aesthetics). The footings below the columns are to be interconnected with grade beams. The mimimal lateral loads distributed to the columns...
