Post Tensioned Slab on Grade Sport Courts
Why use a post tensioned slab-on-grade for your sport courts? Performance and long term total cost. A post tensioned concrete
Tag: Engineering
Reinforcing Concrete Slabs-on-Grade
A few weeks ago, I got a great question regarding the reinforcement of concrete slabs-on-grade, so I thought I’d take
Proper Bearing of I-Joist Rafters
As today’s architectural design trends toward more open floor plans with vaulted ceilings there is a need for economical rafters
Seismic Testing of a Mid-Rise Wood Framed Structure
After the destruction caused by the 1995 Kobe earthquake the Japanese government took it upon themselves to construct the world’s
Fastening to Concrete – Wedge Style Expansion Anchors
There are many situations were it may become necessary to attach a timber ledger to a concrete wall. It is
LEED Project Team Formation is an Important First Step in any LEED Certification Project
The first step in preparing for the LEED Certification process on a building project is the formation of the LEED
The Escalating Cost of Escalators
Often in larger scale commercial developments, vertical circulation is handled by escalators in addition to elevators in order to move
Straight Shaft Drilled Concrete Pier Foundation
Straight Shaft Drilled Concrete Piers are constructed by drilling a hole into the ground and filling it with concrete and reinforcing. The diameter of the pier varies depending on the load the pier must support.
Resistance Piers for Economical Foundation Repair
EVstudio is asked quite frequently to perform structural evaluations of cracked foundation walls. These cracks are often due to settlement.
Clearance of Steel Beams in a Crawlspace
For any elevated structural you need to provide sufficient space below the framing members to meet code requirements. But there
EVstudio and the 2017 Home Builder of the Year
Thrive Home Builders, one of EVstudio’s very own clients, was recently awarded ‘2017 Home Builder of the Year’ by Professional
Helical Pier Foundations
Helical piers are typically used when repairing failed shallow foundations. The helical piers are a deep foundation system that can
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