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Hello @Alex Thomas, could you explain more about your case?, related to your question I think that you need to consider that a "safe ​structure" is a combination of many design aspects like: Framing or Structural system selection. Adecuate load assesment. Structural analysis. Frame ...

Hi @Alex Thomas I'm sorry about the late answer. If I get the idea (picture a) this could be useful, is a common solutions in Mexico for avoid to construct continuos footing natural rock or RC foundation, the pic b) try to explain, in fact it's a "tiny mat" foudation for one or two story buildings. It's ...

Hello @Alex Thomas, I imagine that you mean about traditional foundation system, may be in Mexico "it is/or was" useful too​, but for not to make assumptions can you share a scheme or a imagine about what you talking? ------------------------------ Horacio Galicia-Gaona Ing., S.E., M.ASCE Morelia ...

Hello, I consider that it should first be sought where the vibration or resonance originates in the stairs, for this you could make a model of the stairs in some structural analysis software with which you identify their vibrating modal fomrs and their frecuencies, later verify in the field if what was ...

If you need that effect, in my opinion the best way is disconnect the beams from the columns, and build separatly members, and use a bearing system that functions like hinge (elastomeric bearings per example), it is usally in simple span bridges, with this you can avoid cracks at the "joint". Any other ...