structural detailing
structural detailing
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My company is researching steel detailing. To provide steel detailing, does a licensed engineer have to check all the connections and details? If so, where and what code can I find that requirement in. I know most specifications state that but I cannot find where in the code that it is stated?
Thanks,
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RE: structural detailing
However, many engineers in the U.S. require some design to be performed by the fabricator in which case there would need to be someone licensed to do that, either with your firm or on hire to perform that task.
There is not a "code" paragraph that directly outlines this except perhaps in the AISC Code of Standard Practice. Generally, it is an assigned responsibility given to the construction team by the designer. The designer (Engineer of Record) can assign design tasks to various pieces of the structure: Steel joists, wood trusses, typical/standard steel connections, etc.
However, the EOR cannot assign his ultimate responsibility for the compentency of the overall design.
RE: structural detailing
Per JAE, as long as there is an EOR for a project, EOR's staff need not be licensed; however, EOR assumes all liability. It would be prudent for the EOR to have appropriate quality control measures to have confidence in his staff's work.
For each steel detail, there are sets of limitations, allowable capacity for connections, etc etc. EOR is responsible to verify that where details are called for, that the actual "anticipated loads" do not exceed capacity.
RE: structural detailing
RE: structural detailing