Originally Posted By: roconnor This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
One more sticky Structures question this week for HI’s doing phased construction inspections, and then Gerry will probably give ya a fluffy bunny softball Sunday question tomorrow.
You could probably twist his arm to stay on Structures for another week Todd ... 
-- Robert O'Connor, PE
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I am absolutely amazed sometimes by how much thought goes into doing things wrong
Originally Posted By: psabados This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
Hey Robert
Definitely keep the structural questions coming. Like you said, approx 1/3 of lawsuits based on structural conditions. Might as well try to make a weak link a stronger link.
Paul
Counting down the days to Orlando 2005 T-minus 192 and counting!
Originally Posted By: roconnor This post was automatically imported from our archived forum.
It would not be acceptable to use the nominal ceiling joist lap nailing when installed with roof rafters. The ceiling joists are then the rafter ties, and would be nailed the same as the rafter-joist heel connection (per IRC Table R802.5.1.9, Footnote-c as a guide).
-- Robert O'Connor, PE
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I am absolutely amazed sometimes by how much thought goes into doing things wrong
