Browse Forums General Discussion Re: Engineering query 2Jul 03, 2019 7:38 am Designer,Engineer (Civil,Const & Envir),Builder,Concrete & Masonry Contract.Struct Repairs Re: Engineering query 6Jul 14, 2019 9:15 pm It seems like a legal disclaimer over what is called "third party reliance". Basically the soil report is not their work but they have had to base their designs on it; it's their way of stating they are not legally responsible if you supplied them with incorrect information. It also limits them from being required to update the soil report if changes become necessary. Don't worry though, no one can contract out negligence. If something goes wrong based on something they should have "reasonably" known, they are still liable. Assuming you've modelled the TB8, TB10, TB12, TB2 & J1 joists/LVLs there, it appears as per drawing to me. There maybe should be an additional J1 between TB10 and T12 if… 3 31814 Thanks for all replies. I just noticed now the pictures I added to post right on top of page were wrong. I attached pictures showing "current" and my "suggested" floor… 9 14635 2 7184 |