Engineering 
Why It’s Critical To Have Correct Floating Sill Plates on Slab-On-Grade Floors in Colorado(0)
When I’m requested to investigate a house with structural concerns one of the first things I check is proper floating sill plates on slab-on-grade floors. I’m always amazed how so many basements are finished without a floating sill plate or some way of allowing the slab to move without moving the structure. I believe the [...]
Full Story»
Elevated Post Tensioned Slab for Townhomes in Boulder, CO
EVstudio recently observed the reinforcement and tendons for an elevated post tensioned slab that will support three wood frame townhomes at 303 Canyon Blvd in Boulder. The project is at a great location and we really look forward to seeing this one completed. We worked with C and L Development, the post tension contractor, to [...]
Understanding R-Value and Insulation
This post is provided by Earthcore SIPs. There are many conditions that determine the effectiveness of any building material to provide comfort and energy efficient performance. R-Value is only one of these factors or measurement tools. R-Value is the measure of resistance to heat flow through the defined material. The higher the R-Value the less [...]
Understanding Trus Joist Pro Ratings and Minimum Deflections by Code
When designing floor joists engineers must check several design properties including moment, shear, bearing and deflection. In this article we are going to focus on deflection since it is a common complaint from homeowners. For any structural member deflection limits must be satisfied based on the building code. For floor joists a live load deflection [...]
More in this category
- Getting Nailed: A Brief History of Nails
- Interrupted or Narrow Spread Footing Foundation
- Raft Slab-on-Grade Foundation
- EVstudio Announces Mechanical Engineering Affiliation with Dave Buesser in Colorado Springs
- Different Structural Foundation Types
- Permanent Makeup Water Connections to Heating Water Systems