Q. I’m concerned about the concrete deck base that’s fully above ground at my new home. The other decks in our development have the concrete piers below ground. Shouldn’t the concrete be completely ...
Simpson Strong-Tie introduces its Anchor Designer professional designer software to comply with ACI 318, ETAG and CSA code requirements. The software features a fully interactive 3D graphical user ...
Q. My upcoming deck project requires concrete support piers. I've never dealt with them before and have many questions. What are my options? How do I make sure the ...
My wife has instructed me that I no longer can put off the deck project. I’ve got the confidence to do all the work above ground, but I’m worried about the deck foundation. What do I need to know ...
In 2017, during a routine assessment of the TH 41 Bridge 37D in Hartland, which traverses Route I- 91, bridge inspectors with the State of Vermont Agency of Transportation (VTrans) observed areas of ...
I’ve heard all kinds of things from friends about concrete foundation piers. To say the least, I’m confused. Some say you just dig a hole and fill it with concrete. Others say you need to be sure it’s ...
This study addressed the need to increase the flexural capacity of deteriorated pre-stressed concrete box beams through an experimental campaign involving the design, application, and testing of a ...
Healthcare facilities are fast-paced environments that are constantly evolving. To keep up with the growing patient population and demands, these facilities need to be able to easily install new ...