Structure

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An Introduction to Structural Design

To keep a building upright, you have to know how it might fall down. More

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A Two-Phase Seismic Retrofit

How do you prep a 1930s-era building for the next ‘big one'? By reinforcing... More

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Coated Structural Fasteners

Spax PowerLags have a built-in washer head and don't require predrilling. More

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Letter to the Editor: Euro Lumber in the Marketplace

Don Pridgen adds a wealth of insight on the differences between European and U.S.... More

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Roof Collapse Averted

How an engineer fixed a simple framing error that could have resulted in a total... More

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Adding a Steel 'Backbone' to a Failed Ridge Beam

Jake Lewandowski breaks down the complex process of reinforcing a rotted heavy... More

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New Pier for an Old Post

Follow structural repair specialist Jake Lewandowski as he replaces the footing... More

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Special Report: Import Lumber Grades

U.S. building codes do not formally recognize all the lumber currently circulating... More

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An Innovative Rim Joist Repair

Discovered during a kitchen remodel, a failing wall-foundation intersection was... More

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Understanding Isolated Footings for Post Supported Structures

Soil Capacity, Structural Load, and Footing Surface Area are Critical Factors. More

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