I am wondering if anyone has seen the show on the construction of the Caltrans headquarters. I saw it a few years ago but can not remember which channel issued it. It had some great sustainable design concepts I wanted to see again. This same building was in the last issue of Civil Engineering
I have not found any literature on the lateral capacity of T&G decking. I always add sheathing on top of the T&G deck and provide the naling required. I assume that the deck is blocked when required.
I have used the Design Guide For Frost-Protected Shallow Foundations to design foundations for unheated pre-engineered buildings. Has anyone else used this design guide?
I agree, this is definitely a cop-out from the EOR. Who would be responsible for the design of the connection between the diaphragm and the lateral system (walls). The EOR should be responsible for the lateral transfer. And in the case listed above, wind may have been the controlling factor...
I would suggest that you try to avoid any moment connect through a wood connection. You would be better off running you deck joist back into the main span as described above by tfl.
I call for either osb or plywood as long as it is APA Rated. I also provide the span rating and nailing requirements (both in the field and on the edges and perimeter)
California framing is no more than overbuild framing. It is just stick framing in the field usually over a trussed roof for a dormer roof like you mentioned before. As for the comment about it does not need to be calculated. You should always take the time to design everything for yourself to...
Does anyone know where the term Modal Law Structural Engineer (MLSE) came from and what would be the benefits of registering with NCEES to become one? What does it really mean to become a MLSE versus a SE?
I also agree with UCfSE. Breyer and Amrhein are great reference manuals. With the wood design, you should also consider getting the APA Design/Construction Guides: Diaphragms and Shear Walls and Residential and Commercial. It would be nice if Amrhein could put out one more great manual and...
The NCEES preparation manual is a good start. Do not just focus on steel and concrete, know all of your materials. The test is a written exam so be ready to give as much information as possible. Know your seismic design very well, it is the second part of the test.
