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  1. StrucEngg

    Joist Extension Correction RFI

    Do you work for a AEC firm in Texas with multiple offices which designs schools?
  2. StrucEngg

    Anchor Pull Test

    I recently asked the manufacturer to do pull tests. Typically, if you are the EOR, you should not control how to do the pull test. Let the manf. control it and decide how to do it. Usually the FOS is 5. We told the manf. to pull for 3x the rated load. And they did it for 15 secs. This is...
  3. StrucEngg

    RFIs

    SPieng: i just wanted to understand what the industry is doing and thats what this forum is for. i believe everyone here is an adult so i dont understand your point.
  4. StrucEngg

    RFIs

    I would rather not use please. What would you guys do if your boss asks you to use please or suggests it is okay to use please while responding to RFIs?
  5. StrucEngg

    RFIs

    I have made a habit to use "shall" than is or will or anything else as such. Shall is legally binding and is not open ended.
  6. StrucEngg

    RFIs

    I am seriously asking. I do not prefer too. But i have been told to use please.
  7. StrucEngg

    RFIs

    Just wanted to get your thoughts on how to answer RFIs. I understand you have to brief in your response. But in particular, do you ever use "Please" in your response?

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