Tag Archive for ‘Structure’
Raft Slab-on-Grade Foundation
A Raft Slab-on-Grade foundation can be as simple as a 4” thick slab with no reinforcement and a shallow perimeter rib to an 8” thick slab heavily reinforced with deep ribs spaced roughly 10’o.c. The wide range of concrete thicknesses and reinforcement is a function of many things such as soil type, loads, exterior finishes, [...]
Quickly Construct Concrete Pad Footings with FASTBAG
At a recent seminar I attended I was introduced to the Fab-Form product called FASTBAG. This product is brilliantly simple….a textile bag you can fill with concrete and reinforcing bars to take the place of the wood formwork traditionally utilized to construct pad footings. The bags come in multiple sizes designed to replace standard pad [...]
It's Okay to be a Little Shifty
This post is for all of those framers who diligently adhered to a structural framing plan to the letter and wound up with more backout framing than they knew what to do with once the plumber and mechanical contractor had their way with the joists. According to Weyerhauser, the makers of the TJI joist products… [...]
Bentley RAM Structural Software used by EVstudio
The structural department prefers to use Bentley RAM structural design software for our finite element design needs. The total design package includes many different tools that can be used individually or together as shown above when several different materials and framing members are used. The software allows engineers to model a structure in 3D and [...]
You Want to Remove a Load Bearing Wall?
One of the most common phone calls we receive is “We want to remove a wall, we’re not sure if it’s load bearing. Can you help?” We are happy to help! The first thing that is needed is an observation. Our structural engineers can determine the structural layout, identify load bearing walls and discuss options [...]
Structural Assessment of Fire Damaged Wood Structures
EVstudio’s forensic engineering services include Structural Assessment of Fire Damaged Wood Structures. We have provided observations and repair recommendations for many residential wood structures damaged by fire. We work with insurance companies and contractors to clearly identify the damaged areas, provide repair recommendations and observe the completed work. If you need reliable, efficient and a [...]
Don’t Forget to Check your Sump Pit and Pump
Your home may or may not have a sump pit. If you have one be sure to check it every few months, especially when you may have heavy rain. Most people forget about the sump pit leaving them open to a good chance of major problems. When checking your sump pit check for the following [...]
Installation Complete for Solar Panels on Arvada Annex Building
EVstudio recently had the opportunity to observe the installation of the forty photo-voltaic panels atop the City of Arvada Annex Building. To maximize the potential for solar collection the use of an existing steel framed sight wall originally designed to screen the Annex’s roof top heating and cooling mechanical units from being viewed from street [...]
Steel Truss Design for Custom Home
For a recent custom home in Evergreen the structural engineers at EVstudio designed a custom fabricated steel truss to support the roof structure. In lieu of using a steel beam, an exposed steel truss was desired, for a great architectural feature. The builder Tomskin LLC built the steel truss on site and aligned the two [...]
Killeen, Texas Adopts 2009 I-Codes
The Killeen City Council has voted to adopt the 2009 International Code Council (ICC) Building Codes. The new codes will become effective April 1, 2011, however the 2008 National Electric Code will remain in effect. In addition to the ICC codes Killeen has published their local amendments to the Codes which take precedence [...]
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