Question: Do you know if it states in the IRC code that a “J”-bar must be poured in the footing if the wall requires vertical reinforcing. I have a meeting with an inspector tomorrow to discuss code ...

Contractors regularly look at the basic U.S. residential concrete foundation as being a three-day process. Excavation, footing forming and concrete placement on day one; wall forming and concrete ...

Below-grade waterproofing systems can be critical features of building enclosure design, particularly when the structure has a deep foundation. As the foundation goes deeper, there is a greater ...

Dive into the details of foundation work at The Nantahala Retreat as the crew discusses footings, layout, and expert building ...

THE three volumes before us belong to a series of six, which is intended to provide a complete work of reference covering the design, and construction of modern civil engineering structures. A large ...

A free digital design tool that can help reduce the carbon footprint of a site is putting climate-friendly landscape architecture on a better path. “There is so much guidance, standards and metrics ...