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 ...

In Highlandville, Mo., Steven Huff of Wisconsin-based concrete company TF Forming Systems is building a 72,000-sf mansion, called Pensmore, to serve as a model for sustainability. "It's not feasible ...

Question: I have a foundation that was poured and I am not impressed. The footings were poured and when they set the wall forms, there was visible deviation in how much the footings extended past the ...

Because of unknown variables and unpredictable challenges associated with building below grade, some level of conservatism is inherent in deep foundation design. This is especially prevalent in ...

DiGioia, Gray & Associates, LLC will present information on FAD Tools software - Foundation Analysis & Design Tools - on Wednesday April 21, 2010, at 1 p.m., Room 265. FAD Tools software is the result ...