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Old 08-16-2018, 01:41 PM   #6
Red Sleeper
 
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Name: Red Sleeper
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Good info. Building requires 3/4” j-bolts for main columns, 5/8” at door openings, 1/2” at walk through door. 6” thick slab and thinking about using a higher psi concrete.

The PE stamping my drawings wants to see 16” centers. I changed my drawings to meet his needs, but the concrete crew knows I want a little more at every step. So I’ll stick with 14”. My drawings will reflect what the PE and city want to see so I can get permit. After that I’ll start going overboard.

No big trucks such as tractor trailers. But I’d like to not worry about a 20,000 lb dozer cracking the slab. I’ll have a typical shop equipment. Also a 2-ton top running bridge crane entire shop length and width.
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