A newspaper ran the following article recently. It caught my eye because the subject concerns one of the most common problems I address in my engineering practice.
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Structural DesignIs Sagging Floor a Major Problem?Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010A newspaper ran the following article recently. It caught my eye because the subject concerns one of the most common problems I address in my engineering practice. The columnist … Brick Lintel TroubleFriday, July 2nd, 2010A builder recently asked if I could help them with a brick cracking problem at the lintel supports at their double garage doors. The brick in question is full-sized brick veneer with stick-framed wall behind. Here is a sketch of the … The 2009 IRC – An Engineer’s OpinionThursday, June 10th, 2010I attended a 3-hour IRC (International Residential Code) update class yesterday. The IRC is, in my opinion, a classic example of shooting yourself in the foot. I’ve written about the IRC before (“When Is Engineering Required Per the 2003 IRC?” blog, … When Is Engineering Required Per the IRC? (2003 International Residential Code)Thursday, June 10th, 2010Dear Tim, …Well, the honeymoon is over: in many jurisdictions local building officials refuse to approve a plan without an engineer’s stamp, even though it’s been designed using the prescriptive tables in the IRC. From snow loads to soils to foundations, either … Collar Ties and Ridge BeamsWednesday, February 17th, 2010[Author's Note - By popular demand, I'm posting this Builder's Engineer article. It was previously published in NAHB's Nation's Building News, and can be found in my book, CRACKS, SAGS, AND DIMWITS - LESSONS TO BUILD ON, available at Amazon or ... Over-Engineer Kills ProjectFriday, February 12th, 2010I got a call recently from Stylus R. Ofom, a sales rep for a brand of Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF). “Tim,” he carped, “I’ve got a new high-end home project in San Francisco that an engineer WAY overdesigned. This guy spec’d … ProBeam Solved Example: Floor Joist 16′ SpanWednesday, November 4th, 2009(From email:) Why Haven’t These Buildings Toppled?Friday, October 30th, 2009(Following is another section from my upcoming book on Green Framing. TKG) Building codes are a relatively new invention. The first widely-accepted building code in the U.S. was written in the early 1900s. Today’s building code, the International Building Code (IBC), … Green Framing, Part 1Wednesday, August 19th, 2009(Author’s Note: The following is part of a new Green Framing chapter I’m adding to my book, “Structural Concepts For the Non-Engineer. I’ll post additional parts in the next few weeks.) General Green framing, advanced framing, frugal framing – call it what … If Old Barns Could TalkMonday, August 3rd, 2009I recently read an article in our local paper about old barns. I love old barns. They’re usually red, they look cool, and they contain a certain homey smell – a mixture of hay, grease, manure, leather, and must – … |
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