What are the most common framing problems in New construction?
When additions are designed, the walls often are not wide enough to allow for 8 feet of solid braced panels as well as the windows the homeowner wants. You end up with narrow walls beside large expanses of glass.
What makes a ladder frame a good chassis?
A ladder frame can withstand high levels of stress under load and it takes a lot to bend or deform a body on frame chassis under load. It is the roust structure that has the ability to resist torsion and bending resistance. That is the amount of pressure or force required to bend or twist the chassis out of place.
How does base shear affect the framing of a building?
This sliding force, called base shear, is resisted by the anchor bolts. So if the building can’t slide, the next thing lateral forces do is rack the walls. Proper bracing resists this racking process. If you make the walls stiff enough to reduce the racking potential, you end up with another problem called overturning.
What are the pros and cons of a ladder frame?
Ladder frames are robust and rigid and their whole purpose is NOT to bend and fold under pressure.
What happens to the top of the chassis when it flexes?
When the chassis flexes downward the top flange is compressed and the bottom flange is stretched. The centre area of the web is considered stress neutral and flexes very little as illustrated by the three holes in the web.
When additions are designed, the walls often are not wide enough to allow for 8 feet of solid braced panels as well as the windows the homeowner wants. You end up with narrow walls beside large expanses of glass.
What’s the problem with a timber frame bathroom?
The problem is lurking in the corner of your shiny new bathroom. It’s your shower. A traditional shower enclosure makes extensive use of tiles, which are held in place by grouting, and sealed with silicone gel.
What happens to the flanges on a chassis when unladen?
When the chassis is unladen the flanges are not stressed. When the chassis flexes downward the top flange is compressed and the bottom flange is stretched. The centre area of the web is considered stress neutral and flexes very little as illustrated by the three holes in the web.
