FAA Design Specifications
FAA Design Specifications
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I am reviewing an antenna platform for the FAA, which does not appear to be designed by a structural engineer, but rather a mechanical engineer.
Everything about this platform seems to be overdesigned by a factor 3-5 based on the stated criteria on the drawings, from the LRFS and foundations.
Is anyone familiar with any structural design criteria the FAA might have that I am not aware of?
Everything about this platform seems to be overdesigned by a factor 3-5 based on the stated criteria on the drawings, from the LRFS and foundations.
Is anyone familiar with any structural design criteria the FAA might have that I am not aware of?






RE: FAA Design Specifications
another day in paradise, or is paradise one day closer ?
RE: FAA Design Specifications
RE: FAA Design Specifications
RE: FAA Design Specifications
Mike McCann, PE, SE (WA)
RE: FAA Design Specifications
Mike McCann, PE, SE (WA)
RE: FAA Design Specifications
if it is a stiffness design, then it could look "heavy" ? what do the calc's show ? what sort of wind load ? is it realistic for the location ? is the deflection criteria overly tough ??
another day in paradise, or is paradise one day closer ?
RE: FAA Design Specifications
RE: FAA Design Specifications
Mike McCann, PE, SE (WA)
RE: FAA Design Specifications
i dont want to give too much away but the platform was clearly not designed by a structural engineer, as evident by the details, the design criteria included and the drafting of the set in general. There are over 40 L5x5 braces on this 15'x110' x11'tall open platform!