Bracing plans

jacpat · Feb 04, 2019 1:31 pm

If the bracing plans for my property were engineered for aac concrete will it make a difference that eps was installed instead

alexp79 · Feb 04, 2019 1:59 pm

EPS is much lighter than AAC, so theoretically should not be a problem.
But has to be approved by your engineer and (if you already started the build or received a construction certificate) certifier.

jacpat · Feb 06, 2019 7:49 am

what is the situation if we werent told

StructuralBIMGuy · Feb 06, 2019 8:42 am

jacpat

If the bracing plans for my property were engineered for aac concrete will it make a difference that eps was installed instead

Yes, The wind bracing & connections should be greater for lighter and less stiff materials,

I suggest you get your engineer to also check wind loading, Foundation Supports along with the framework
Goodluck