Design of a helical pier foundation with a reinforced concrete grade beamand reinforced concrete slab foundation (the house was constructed on a site with a large depth of poorly compacted fill) |
Geotechnical investigation for a house constructed in Philadelphia (a geotechnical investigation is required in Philadelphia for new construction)
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Geotechnical investigation and structural design of a second floor addition for a house in Philadelphia. This project involved some unusual construction features because of the lack of room for excavation and because a portion of the addition was constructed above a stone foundation that was not suitable for support of the addition.
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Rear view of house prior to construction of the addition
Rear view of house with addition under construction (Setback at second floor walls was required by city zoning regulations) |
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Structural design of a porch addition using Douglas Fir timber rafters with tongue and groove plank roof sheathing (Contractor: Drumm and Associates llc)
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Before and after photos of a second floor addition (Contractor: Drumm and Associates llc) |
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