Allowable Holes and Notches in Wood Joists
There are very specific guidelines of where and how to drill holes and notches in conventional wood joists for plumbing and electrical. Taking out the wrong section of a wood… Read More »
Articles by Brian Ki, P.E.
Upside Down Joist Hangers
No, this picture is not upside down. These joist hangers were found to be installed upside down. Although the nails help keep the joists connected, the 2x wood member should… Read More »
Properly Installed Lally Columns
Check out the new lally column and concrete footing installed in a recent basement renovation we helped engineer. It doesn’t look like much from the surface but, too many times,… Read More »
Concrete Wall Cracking
As structural engineers, one of the most common residential concerns we see are cracking concrete basement walls. Because concrete materials are very solid, we often think any cracks that appear… Read More »
ABC Young Professionals Annual Charity Bowling Tournament
Recently, members of our Team attended the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) (https://www.abc.org/) annual charity bowling tournament. This networking event at Yankee Lanes (https://yankeelanesentertainment.com/manchester//) was focused on gaining donations for… Read More »
Welcome Kelly Alessi to our Team!
Team Engineering is proud to bring on our newest member, Kelly Alessi. Kelly is licensed as a Registered Architect in Massachusetts and is certificated as a LEED Accredited Professional. Her… Read More »
Exterior Steel Coatings
We all know that steel can rust and corrode. This type of deterioration can easily lead to structural failures and create more problems than not. There are a variety of… Read More »
Pros & Cons: Wood as a Building Material
Wood, or lumber, is considered as one of the oldest and most convenient materials used to construct any type of building or structure. Whether it’s 2×4’s or 2×12’s, the material… Read More »
Rebar Reinforcement in Concrete
When using concrete as a construction material in buildings, it is often accompanied by steel reinforcement. The most common type of reinforcement is typically rebar. Rebar is a steel round… Read More »
The Causes of Squeaky Floors
Once you hear it for the first time, you’ll always hear it. What is it? It’s your squeaky floors! Squeaky floors are caused by several factors, with most relating to… Read More »