Foundation Construction – When Frost Depth Can Not Be Met
The 2009 International Residential Code (IRC) specifies that foundation walls, foundation piers and other permanent support of buildings and structures
Tag: Engineering
Interpreting Truss Shop Drawing Dimensions
Spend any time as a structural engineer that deals with residential structures and you will no doubt be asked to
Denver Engineers Not Surprised by New Post-Tension Rule
Good day! Your usual post–tension maniac here, with more exciting information on post-tensioning! A few months ago, I mentioned that
Colorado Homebuilding Academy
If you’ve been keeping up on the news in Colorado’s residential sector, you’ve probably noticed that the state (and most
Post-Tension Elongations: How Long is Too Long?
Recently, we’ve had a few projects where our post-tension elongations came up longer than expected. As you’ll recall from my
Do This One Simple Trick to Lower Your Energy Bills for Your Home
We had the pleasure of having an entry in the recent Parade of Luxury Homes in Evergreen Colorado, and our
Cantilevered Stair in Modern Home
I swung by one of my projects today to see how things were coming along. The last time I was
Confirmed: Treated Lumber Now Looks Quite Similar to Untreated Lumber
It recently while performing routine structural observations it has come to find that the process of treating lumber has changed
Simpson Strong-Tie Will Replace Commonly Specified “AB” and “ABE” Standoff Post Bases with the “ABW” in 2012
New for 2012 is the Simpson Strong-Tie ABW standoff post base. It will be available in March of 2012 and
Lose Weight Today! Ask Me How. – Steel Beams
I apologize if the title is misleading. The weight I am talking about is the weight of steel beams. Why
Modified Rafter and Ceiling Joists for a Remodel Makes a Huge Difference
EVstudio provided Structural Engineering services for a recent remodel in south Denver. This remodel involved modifying the existing rafters and
2018 ENR Colorado/Wyoming Top Design Firm Award
Results are in, and EVstudio has won a spot in the 2018 ENR Colorado/Wyoming Top Design Firm award category. EVstudio
About EVstudio
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