Foundations are an untapped source of cost savings in PV power plants. Image: PRI Engineering. The foundations of a solar project offer multiple opportunities for driving down system costs. Arash ...

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 ...

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Question: I believe I read in ACI 332 that footings are to be a minimum of 2 inches outside the face of the wall sides and the IRC states 4 inches. Which one is right? – Concrete Contractor (Alabama).

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 ...