Retaining Wall Basics
Retaining walls are used to retain a mass of earth that when left loose, will not retain itself under natural
Category: Structural Engineering
Damaged Post-Tension Tendons
I’ve written a great deal in the last couple of years regarding design considerations for post-tension slabs, as well as
Central Texas Medical and Professional Center
Currently under construction in Killeen, the Central Texas Medical and Professional Center is coming along nicely. Located on Clear Creek
Snow Removal IS Home Maintainence
Most people would not consider shoveling snow off of your sidewalks and driveways to be for anything more than safety
Expansion Anchors Explained
There are many situations were it may become necessary to attach a timber ledger to a concrete wall. It is
Post-Tension Sheathing Repair (or, Some Things Duct Tape Can’t Fix)
Last week, I wrote a post about ways post-tensioners protect tendons from corrosion. As part of that article, I mentioned
Lateral Design in a Single Family Residence, What is it and Why do You Need it?
While lateral load requirements have been a part of the International Residential Code since it’s inception, until recently, an actual
E-470 Solar Project Dedication
EVstudio attended the E-470 Solar Project Dedication June 26, 2012. Our office designed the helical piers used for the two
Small Project Structural Engineering
At EVstudio we get a lot of phone calls from home owners in need of a structural engineer. More often
EVstudio and Oakwood Homes: Castle Rock, CO: “The Tyler”
EVstudio was hired to produce full sets of structural plans for several Oakwood homes, including “The Tyler: Carriage House at
Weyerhaeuser Parallam Plus Preservative Treated PSL Lumber
Weyerhaeuser Parallam Plus lumber uses Wolman brand preservative to extend the service life of timber beams in weather exposed applications.
Grateful Manor Construction Update Evergreen
I recently had the pleasure of leading a group of EVstudio engineers up to the building site of one of
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