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SteelPE replied to the thread Insurance Limits.For me, currently insurance is running about 4% of my gross billings..... but it has increased by a lot over the past few years (from...
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SteelPE replied to the thread Insurance Limits.gte, I have had these issues pop up with 2 clients Client A: A steel fabricator who I used to help design stairs for. I would preform...
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SteelPE replied to the thread Insurance Limits.I have had issues with your method in the past.... usually from larger more corporate clients. I've had it happen a few times that once...
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It is that time of year again. I have to renew my PL insurance. I am a solo engineer working on relatively small projects (single...
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I have a project where I need to hang a mechanical unit from the underside of a 4x wood member with a threaded rod. I would like the...
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SteelPE replied to the thread Windloads for a building in a building.That is an odd scenario. You could always design the inner building for the full wind as if the outer building wasn't there. Probably...
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SteelPE replied to the thread ACI Shear Strength Requirements.JAE, We are basically following these provisions (which is good to know). We have evaluated the structure for lower strength concrete...
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SteelPE replied to the thread ACI Shear Strength Requirements.I had set this up with the architect prior to the analysis when the breaks started coming in low. I gave them a few options on could be...
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SteelPE replied to the thread ACI Shear Strength Requirements.Just as a follow up to this. At the point I wrote this inquiry, we had not received the concrete breaks for these column piers. After...
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SteelPE posted the thread ACI Shear Strength Requirements in Structural engineering general discussion.I have a project that is currently under construction that is a single-story metal building. The building is somewhat large and has a...
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SteelPE replied to the thread ACI-318 Anchorage (Ninjas apply here).Better you than me. What is the thought process in only providing a semicircle for an embed plate? Would it be possible to case a full...
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SteelPE replied to the thread Back to Back Angle Bending.I am anticipating the pipes to weigh 4plf..... so not overly a lot of load we are dealing with. At 18' we are talking about 162 ft-lbs.
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SteelPE replied to the thread Back to Back Angle Bending.The reason whey they are looking to bolt two angles together is for weight purposes. They have to had carry everything into the...
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SteelPE replied to the thread Back to Back Angle Bending.I am not sure if the plan on doing hangers or not. Not exactly sure of the detail they plan on using. I envisioned the section being...
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SteelPE replied to the thread Back to Back Angle Bending.rb1957, back to back is in a Tee (I believe). I am not exactly sure what the fabricator is proposing. EngDM Your paper is certainly...
