Denver, Colorado- Green Building Ordinance
What is the Green building Ordinance and how it will affect your project? On November 2, 2018, a Green
Category: Engineering
Steel Structure Vibrations- Human Activity
The Vibration of Steel Structures Due to Human Activity It is often the case that a steel-framed structural system is
DIY Home Realities
It all started a few months ago when I bought a house, an older gentleman’s house to be exact. The
Exposed Trusses – Where Craft and Functionality Meet
Classic mountain homes have traditionally been constructed of heavy timbers – initially due to available materials, and now for continued
Snicker-Snack! Post-Tension Tendon Finishing Options
Long ago, when I started my career, a contractor asked me if he could use a concrete saw to “cut
Precast Trail Erected in Downtown Evergreen
EVstudio had the pleasure of designing the foundation for an elevated pedestrian pathway in Evergreen that links the Downtown business
Mid-roof Inspection Engineer including Jefferson County and Westminster
EVstudio can provide a mid-roof inspection for Colorado roofing projects, even if you’ve completed too much. Billed hourly, painless process and quick service. 303.670.7242 x4.
Structural Modeling in Revit
With each new project we use more and more of the tools in our BIM toolbox. The latest tool that
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
Permanent Retaining Walls using Soil Nails and Shotcrete
EVstudio does a wide range of projects and design services. One of those services is soil retention and temporary soil
Restrained versus Unrestrained Members
In the last several months, I’ve had many questions about what constitutes a “restrained” concrete member, and what constitutes an
Interrupted or Narrow Spread Footing Foundation
When the site has low to moderate swelling soil an interrupted or narrow spread footing may be used. The Geotechnical
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