Proposed Monroe House
Project Details
This project involves the comprehensive structural design of a new single-family residence, identified as the Monroe House, in Krum, Texas. The scope encompasses the design of a foundational system, load-bearing walls, shear walls, columns, beams, and headers for a structure comprising 2,480 sq. ft. of living space and 1,345.36 sq. ft. of non-living area, including a front porch, a two-car garage, and a rear patio. These new spaces accommodate a master bedroom with a large walk-in closet, two additional bedrooms, a living room with a gas fireplace, a dining room, a study, and a kitchen with an adjacent breakfast nook.
The engineering process utilized modern wood framing solutions, primarily employing Douglas Fir-Larch lumber (grades No. 1 and No. 2) for studs, beams, and trusses. The lateral force-resisting system incorporates 15/32″ Structural-I plywood sheathing and strategically placed shear walls. The foundation system was designed with 8-inch reinforced concrete stem walls, wall footings, and a 4-inch thick concrete slab-on-fill reinforced with wire mesh to ensure structural stability under all design loads.
All structural elements were engineered in strict accordance with the 2021 International Building Code (IBC), the 2021 International Residential Code (IRC), and ASCE 7-16 provisions. Although the site is classified under Seismic Design Category A, the analysis utilized the Equivalent Lateral Force Method to ensure safety and stability. Additionally, the design factored in wind speeds of 106 MPH and a 5 psf ground snow load, focusing on robust lateral resistance and precision connection detailing through the use of specialized Simpson Strong-Tie components, including HDUE5-SDS3 holdowns and PB66 post bases.
Role
Structural Engineer/Designer
Services Provided
The scope of services includes the preparation of structural calculations and structural drawings for the project. Structural calculations shall include loading analyses for gravity and lateral loads in accordance with the IRC and ASCE 7, as well as foundation design based on the geotechnical recommendations for Krum, Texas. The work also includes the design of all load-bearing walls, shear walls, and required holdowns, as well as all necessary columns, beams, and headers. The slab-on-grade or combined footing system shall be designed in accordance with the soils report. Structural drawings shall include a foundation plan, a roof framing plan coordinated with the truss manufacturer, a shear wall layout plan, structural building section views, and typical structural details, notes, and specifications required for permitting and construction.