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
Category: Engineering
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
Erosion Control (BMP) Best Management Practices
Erosion Control measures have come a long way… especially in Colorado. In fact, most jurisdictions have devoted entire sections of
EVstudio Structural Engineering for Lennar Homes
Wearing both the “architect” and “engineer” hats at EVstudio, I experience frequent cross-over between the two fields and get to
Structural Considerations for Commercial Solar Panel Installation
EVstudio was recently hired to consult on the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels on the Knights of Columbus Building
Simple Ways to Engage and Inspire Kids
Teaching children about any career path is always beneficial, but architects and engineers have a definite advantage over other careers
Precompression vs. Balanced Load in Post-Tension Concrete
My Post–Tension elevator speech is pretty well rehearsed at this point: “We drape steel cables — tendons — in the
Remodels Require a Flexible and Responsive Team
We are doing an exciting renovation in the Conifer area that has a really unique front entry. The entrance evolved
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
EVstudio Contracted for Value Engineered Structural Revision to Custom Mountain Home
EVstudio was recently asked to value engineer a proposed revision to the foundation of a custom home in Evergreen Colorado
Flood Map Designations and Map Revisions Explained
Recently, we were contacted by a client wanting to build a house in a beautiful open meadow. While this seems
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