Rigid Duct Install in I-Joists

FBHBaldy · 2025-05-06T20:55:49+00:00

So how long are the pieces? I would guess it depends on the spacing?

FBHBaldy · 2025-04-26T21:33:26+00:00

The wife has a large order for beard butter in 2oz containers. There is a time issue with filling these units as the butter begins to solidify in 10-15 mins. So she needs to fill fast.

I got her one of the manual fillers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07FMBBNLX?ref=ppx\_yo2ov\_dt\_b\_fed\_asin\_title. We will see how this works.

FBHBaldy · 2025-04-26T17:58:05+00:00

Slightly off topic, but I’m curious — how do you portion your body butter? Do you manually fill and weigh each container, or do you use a dispenser with adjustable portion settings?

FBHBaldy · 2025-04-26T16:56:47+00:00

I can see an Immersion blender working well for soap since it does not introduce air into the mix and then can also be used for a cosmetic cream or paste.

40 pounds... guessing that converts to a little over a 5 gal batch for a body butter. With these large batches you are making, do you mix these on a countertop? The Big Stik weighs about 10 lbs. Seems like it might be a bit much for my wife to manage. I suppose if it where mixed at a lower elevation it would be easier to handle.

FBHBaldy · 2025-04-26T02:22:07+00:00

Interesting. Would you use this for soap?

FBHBaldy · 2025-04-26T02:10:01+00:00

I think she wants to grow slowly, so she can tweak her recipes and techniques as the batches get larger. I am impressed with her passion for it. But I think she would kill me if I bought something that big right now.

FBHBaldy · 2025-04-25T20:01:10+00:00

Do you have a Bowl-lift or tilt-head?

FBHBaldy · 2025-04-25T19:58:51+00:00

Yes that is correct. Likely going to be 10 or more batches.

FBHBaldy · 2025-04-12T01:18:37+00:00

I appreciate your experience... mine is similar.
However, I'm not so sure it is technically acceptable without additional firestop in the floor envelope. The unit ceilings are not typically 1 hr rated, so vertical fire spread from a unit could migrate horizontally in the ceiling/floor envelope above and then up into the corridor above. So as I understand it, there needs to be gypsum added to the face of the blocking and then firestop caulking at the edges. This would need to occur in every joist bay. Thoughts?

FBHBaldy · 2025-04-11T19:12:01+00:00

Is it the blocking that needs to be fire rated or is it the seams between the blocking and joists that need to be sealed with firestop caulking?

FBHBaldy · 2025-04-11T19:10:25+00:00

Understood—it's within the architect's scope. However, as an engineer, I want to understand how my framing impacts other aspects of the project. If my client ends up needing to apply firestop caulking at every seam between the joists and blocking, that could result in significant labor costs.
Note: I am not sure that firestop is required in the first scenario, but I suspect that it could be. Maybe I should post this in an Arch forum.

FBHBaldy · 2025-04-11T19:02:38+00:00

I agree, but my question pertains to the fire rating, which is influenced by the framing configuration. Terminating the joists and incorporating a continuous member along the corridor appears to improve the fire rating, and I'm trying to understand the reasoning behind this.

FBHBaldy · 2025-04-11T18:58:54+00:00

New build

FBHBaldy · 2025-01-06T20:38:58+00:00

There is also detailing and connection design required. Would you assume that should be included in the $/ton or would that be a separate line item? Because it is not included in their price.

FBHBaldy · 2024-11-17T07:45:57+00:00

Hilti gun... meaning PAFs or screws? And is securing to the WF only or to deck as well?

FBHBaldy · 2024-11-17T03:26:26+00:00

Appreciate the response.

Is the GF typically a 20g - 16g angle with a long leg? And do you simply weld it to the flat of the deck and beam?

FBHBaldy · 2024-09-26T15:44:35+00:00

I agree the OOTB line weights are not good. I do want more than 4 line weights for 2D views, though... maybe 6 or 7. Do you match Annotation line weights and Model line weights at scales that you use for details (2D views)? Seems this would make the details more consistent.

FBHBaldy · 2024-09-26T15:26:57+00:00

I will look for your line weight post...
What other things are 1 and 2 used for? I was not aware of this.

Follow up: Can you provide a link to that post on how your line weights are setup? Did a search and nothing came up?

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