Site Visit: Ohio River Bridges Project
I recently returned to my hometown of Floyds Knobs, Indiana, which is a small town just north of Louisville, Kentucky.
Tag: Engineering
Hydronic Radiant Floor Heating in Post Tension Slab-on-grade Foundations
The structural department recently designed and observed the construction of a post tension slab-on-grade foundation that incorporated a hydronic radiant
Stresses Structural Engineers Encounter
There are three kind of stresses structural engineers see on a daily basis. These stresses can arise from from various
Foundation Settlement: The Push Pier Alternative
EVstudio is asked quite frequently to perform structural evaluations of cracked foundation walls. These cracks are often due to settlement.
Phase Change Materials
Anyone who lives in the Denver area is familiar with the large difference between daytime and nighttime temperatures. Designing a
What in the World is a Ufer Ground?
In EVstudio’s structural engineering practice this question comes up almost every week. In contemporary construction, a ufer is a concrete
Greene & Greene Construction Update
Our Greene & Greene inspired home is almost completely through framing! Most of the windows are in and the extensive
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
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
Check of Existing Roof to Support New Mechanical Load
EVstudio was asked to help a new client determine if the existing structure can support a new heavier mechanical unit
Small Project Structural Engineering
At EVstudio we get a lot of phone calls from home owners in need of a structural engineer. More often
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