Personally what would be nice is a software program that puts your CEUs in a database, and then give you a dashboard of renewal metrics, and then prints out a copy of the state-required summary of education. Coders: ready, set, start!
We would pay $$ for this service, just saying, if it's out...
We use a spreadsheet to track our questions and the client's response, and we put a "Response needed by" date next to each one. If they don't fill in the response on time, the schedule gets bumped. You can use a shared document through Google, or just ask that they email back your responses...
Does anyone know of a good resource (besides the spreadsheet I created for myself) to track continuing education credits for my PE licensure? I have licenses in several states, and they all have varying renewal dates, varying renewal cycles (1 yr vs 2 yr), and varying requirements for live vs...
If you are already planning to add piles, you could add battered piles to resolve the base shear on the building and try to minimize any lateral in the vertical piles. Be sure to consult with the geotech engineer that has provided soil information for your pile design. If you need to spread the...
Does anyone have a good reference for any seismic considerations to take when designing underground structures such as concrete vaults, tunnels, and other civil structures? I am curious about retaining walls as well. The only reference I could find was form 1993, perhaps there is something more...
As a rule of thumb, I limit the thickness of the base member to 3/16" for any self-tapping screws to avoid deformation or capacity reduction of the screw. 1/4" plate seems a little thick to screw through. You might also consider a Lindapter hollo-bolt that is a nice replacement for a welded...
