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
Category: Structural Engineering
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
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
Understanding Long-Term Losses in Post-Tension Tendons
As a structural designer, I started my career working on post-tension structures. Those of you who have been with us
Final Document Stamping Options Explained
Stamping final documentations for any jurisdiction in Colorado to review can be a complicated, stressful, and an annoying process to
Wind or Fallen Tree Damage Report by a Structural Engineer
Unfortunately, we are experiencing some high winds as the year ends. Although structures built in the last 20 years should
How to Repair Brick Walls that are Separating (Delamination)
In the last year I’ve been finding an increase in the number of brick wall failures. Most of the walls
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
Video of the Two Story Basement in Denver
We recently blogged about a new basement remodel we designed. This was no ordinary basement remodel, this one was two
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
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