It's been a while since i posted here.See what we've been up to at CT Engineering Inc
Duplex development in University District - Seattle
This is a wood framed structure on a concrete foundation, with a deep foundation system. Site was difficult with steep slope and stability issues. Piles are both for bearing and lateral stability of the slope.
Some interesting framing elements include "eyebrow" roof framing, tall story at the 3rd floor. Soldier piles do double duty for temporary retaining system, and also vertical bearing system as needed.
This was actually our first full project using Revit - complete with (steep) learning curve. We did not have a model
from the architect, and so built our from scratch based on the CAD backgrounds.We loved the way plans developed and the ease with which sections can be cut and detailed.
We struggled to get the balance right with the level of detail required on a wood framed building of this calibre - Revit likes you to detail and model things in as much detail as possible - that is not always cost effective! The trick is to know when to stop modelling and finish up detailing - ie where is the practical level for modeling to end.
We'll post a few more of these up so you can get a flavor of what we're up to...
