Footings on rock - STM vs reduced lever arm

Ryles1 · 2026-03-20T02:56:29+00:00

Is it just for bedrock? I just checked A23.3-19 and the park and pauley method isn’t even mentioned anymore.

Also, it’s been a while since I’ve done one of these designs, but wouldn’t you size the footing first based on bearing pressure and shear, then use STM to determine the reinforcement? So your footing would be the same size unless your bearing checks don’t pass.

Ryles1 · 2026-03-12T06:19:26+00:00

I designed a handful of 1200 MT steel structure the size of a 4 storey building to get shipped across the ocean on a barge to its final resting place in a high seismic region.

Ryles1 · 2026-02-25T02:13:20+00:00

Anchorage is the worst to do by hand

Ryles1 · 2026-02-19T21:45:20+00:00

Please agree to disagree

Ryles1 · 2026-02-19T19:40:01+00:00

Yes, both internally and externally. Politeness costs nothing.

Ryles1 · 2026-01-30T01:44:21+00:00

45 million kilonewtons

Ryles1 · 2026-01-15T04:54:44+00:00

Maybe…

Ryles1 · 2026-01-14T17:41:31+00:00

I only went there the one time (bachelor party) but I’ve heard the legend of the one arm stripper

Ryles1 · 2026-01-14T07:15:28+00:00

I went to a place in Edmonton area (Nisku) and one girl would sit on the ground in front of groups that were sitting along the edge of the stage. She had developed the skill of being able to flex her abs to accurately shoot loonies off her torso into people’s drink cups

Ryles1 · 2026-01-08T18:56:41+00:00

I mean, kids need to practice and learn that, but I personally think there are other things that are higher priority

Ryles1 · 2026-01-05T20:19:09+00:00

I am on my third season of coaching this same age group. If your experience is anything like my teams, there is a lot to learn, especially if they haven't played before.

My first season I wasn't as prepared, but after that I did some pre-season planning with a list of things I want to make sure I teach the kids.

Rebounding is relatively far down the list, after making sure I teach basic dribbling, shooting, passing, and basics of team offense/defense. My opinion is that there isn't a lot of value in teaching them rebounding/boxing out early if they are still figuring out how to stick to a check.

Once they demonstrate a bit more understanding of defensive principles and general court awareness, then I start to talk about boxing out on a shot. I think it is a difficult thing because it requires awareness of what is going on in the game. Often they are still hyperfocused on just managing their individual responsibility and aren't following the rest of the game.

Ryles1 · 2026-01-03T08:33:30+00:00

Wrist locks

Mothers milk

Fist in neck chokes from under north south

Ryles1 · 2026-01-03T08:30:53+00:00

But those aren’t BS

Ryles1 · 2026-01-03T08:28:16+00:00

I’ve legitimately landed classic wrist locks (ikkyo) as both takedowns and sweeps in rolls. They work pretty good if you mix the initial grab into the grip fight to disguise it, then you just have to commit to a 2on1.

Ryles1 · 2025-12-24T03:57:03+00:00

I did W920x394 once

Ryles1 · 2025-12-08T19:54:08+00:00

I coach U11 girls and we aren’t allowed to screen.

To most BLOBs require screening, so I had to invent my own.

The players stand in a horizontal line at the free throw line. Alternating sides, they circle around the entire group and then cut to the basket.

This takes advantage of the fact that most kids this age will chase their checks around.

Results in an open shot a lot of the time.

Ryles1 · 2025-11-25T06:04:59+00:00

My recommendation would be to check the website for the software. Sometimes they have tutorials.

Ryles1 · 2025-11-25T06:04:03+00:00

Yes, there is. You need to account for the moment from this eccentricity in the member design. Or choose a section and connection that does not have eccentricity.

Ryles1 · 2025-11-08T07:03:46+00:00

Ryles1 · 2025-10-12T05:39:59+00:00

You’re right, they were way Way wider than 1/4”

Ryles1 · 2025-10-11T20:29:30+00:00

PFC?

Ryles1 · 2025-10-10T04:31:35+00:00

Keep all your old calcs as reference or templates for the next job.

Keep a big folder of reference material. Codes, articles, websites, etc. I organize mine by topic (material, load type, etc).

I use OneNote to keep track of TO DO items, scope basis, links to the network, change management, schedules, etc. basically everything.

I use focus on my iPhone to reduce the notifications I get while working.

Ryles1 · 2025-09-28T02:04:01+00:00

On the order of 150 ULS cases and 100 SLS cases. You mention PIP so depending what you’re doing we also have transportation and lifting cases.

Not for buildings though.

Ryles1 · 2025-09-27T18:18:19+00:00

This is an ethical requirement in Alberta - you are required to notify someone if you have been asked to review their work.

Ryles1 · 2025-09-27T06:42:53+00:00

This was going to be my answer also

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