AEI Discussion

Ron, Thanks for that seasoned response and I agree that considering deflection is a greater issue to contend with than with grade beams. However, as the columns will be detailed for fixity with the piles (continuous curve through 10 to 20 feet of soft ...

Following up on Mr Hamburger's remarks, if there is a substantial diaphragm at the top of the columns, it would probably be reasonable to distribute the lateral forces on the basis of a rigid diaphragm. On Mon, Jan 5, 2026 at 10:15 AM Ronald Hamburger ...

Ed The intent of the requirement to detail as per "special reinforced concrete moment frames" is to assure that appropriate confinement through ties and cross ties, and reinforcement splices (if any) are provided. It is not intended to force you to ...

We are designing a beach house; the complication lies in justifying the lateral force resisting system and transfer to foundation at a difficult coastal location. The essence of the question is this: the SFRS selection from ASCE 7-16 Table 12.2-1 and ...

I have to design a retaining wall for 7metrs I cut short the height to 3 meters and consider the remaining height as surcharge since it's laterite soil a beam is given joining stem and toe including key all other reinforcement of usual nature ------------------------------ ...