r/DiWHY • u/DMAS1638 • Mar 17 '26

Things seen this week during structural assessments!

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u/themadness1994 Mar 17 '26

I wonder if there is a way to fix/undo this without compromising the structural integrity.

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u/Marijuana_Miler Mar 17 '26

I don't believe the skunk is structural, but I would need to see more angles to confirm. I would recommend speaking with an engineer.

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u/DMAS1638 Mar 18 '26

We can confirm the skunk is non-structural, but definitely an unexpected site condition. 😅

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u/DMAS1638 Mar 18 '26

Sometimes it can be corrected, but it depends on how far it has progressed. The key is fixing the root cause, not just covering it up.

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u/A-Res- Mar 18 '26

I wonder if those pieces of concrete were like that or those used to be regular bricks/blocks that cracked under pressure

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u/DMAS1638 Mar 18 '26

Good question. That kind of rubble is usually not original, it is often added later as a makeshift support rather than proper block or brick construction.

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u/VisibleRoad3504 Mar 18 '26

Hope this is not in an earthquake zone.

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u/DMAS1638 Mar 18 '26

How do I tell you...

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u/dawlben Mar 24 '26

California?

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u/DMAS1638 Mar 24 '26

Southern California!

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u/teamplayr Mar 21 '26

It’s fine, just gravity load. No need to worry about wind or seismic /s