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Nesgroup address: alt.building.construction - Date & Time for the message: Sat, 3 Sep 2005 19:13:36 -0500 /

Author of the message: "DanG"

Title of the message:
Re: can I use a collar tie in a concrete roof?

Text of the message:
Is this an existing roof or are you getting ready to pour in
place?  If an existing roof where the reinforcing was not designed
to function with "collar" ties, the task is daunting.
(top posted for your convenience)
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Keep the whole world singing . . . .
DanG  (remove the sevens)
dgriff237@7cox.net
"Alaa Ali" <a.i.ali@worldnet.att.net> wrote in message
news:wVjSe.5796$qY1.5169@bgtnsc04-news.ops.worldnet.att.net...

>I have a concrete roof (40X20) where my client wants a vaulted
>ceiling. The
> ridge line is aprallel to the 40 ft. line
> Ridge beam has to span almost 40 feet. (no middle posts
> required).
> There is a 3 ft space between the ceiling and the roof.
> What would be the best solution to resist the thrust on the
> walls.
> One option is to use collar ties above the ceiling line?  I will
> design it
> to carry a tensile force equal to the thrust.  is this a good
> choice and is



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