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  1. strucguy

    Concrete Design reference book based on ACI 318 Metric

    KootK, thanks for the clarification. Ingenuity, thanks for pointing the typo.
  2. strucguy

    Concrete Design reference book based on ACI 318 Metric

    Kootk - Thanks for the response. But, I couldn't find any mention of metric version of PCA notes on ACI 318 anywhere on www.concrete.org. Appreciate if you can provide like to the metric version you indicated earlier. Thanks. - Strucguy
  3. strucguy

    Concrete Design reference book based on ACI 318 Metric

    Anyone aware of reference book on Concrete Design based on ACI 318 Metric version. I am trained in US customary units but will be involved in a project that will use SI system of units. So, looking for some examples in metric version to get confortable with the units. Any suggestions would be...
  4. strucguy

    Nuisance of the Day. Thank You Texas!!

    If only they can implement this in Wallstreet. Naah...they are born saints.
  5. strucguy

    Engineering vs CAD Effort

    MarkHirschi - Looks like you have very efficient drafting group. I have a few questions though. 1. What kind of projects does your group work take up? (bridges or buildings or other special structures) 2. When engineers do their own drafting, do they bill it towards drafting or does it get...
  6. strucguy

    Development length

    how far is too far?? If there is little gap between bars that are being lapped, that is actually good as it increases the exposed perimeter of the bars and helps in reducing lap length. But if they are too far apart, you have to look at other factors that may be at play.
  7. strucguy

    Insulation between Metal Deck and Purlins

    See if you can address diaphragm action by using either tie rods or flat plates as horizontal bracing.
  8. strucguy

    Engineering vs CAD Effort

    Thanks all for the valuable input. I am going to print this and share with my bosses. Even though none of you pointed it directly, I infer that drafting effort (in dollars) can be well with in 50% of the overall effort. Even though this is a vague generalization, I do think our drafting group...
  9. strucguy

    First Structural Design Question

    funkyhunky - It's okay to do your own research before asking questions to your boss. I did that when I was a young engineer and was commended for my initiative. I don't have the latest AISC manual yet. But, the older one (black cover) came with a CD that had example of a full building design...
  10. strucguy

    Engineering vs CAD Effort

    Hello everyone, We are a small engineering firm (about 30 employees, CAD technicians included) that offer structural engineering services for various types of projects (Residential, commercial, institutional etc). We have a policy where engineers doing their own drafting is a strict "no no"...
  11. strucguy

    Concrete Slab on Grade Stair

    For the stairs that are closer to the building (say with in 10 from the building), we are used to providing cheek walls on the sides that extend down to frost level.
  12. strucguy

    Job database software

    $15/hour?? And, here I am cribbing over my current salary. Don't tell me they require you to have insurance as well.
  13. strucguy

    Live Load Reduction for Foundations or Footings

    If it's a column footing, I would go by the KLL you use for that specific column. If the strip footing that supports a bearing wall, I do not consider any live load reduction. Good Luck!
  14. strucguy

    Chicago Building Code 2014

    I believe Chicago Building Code doesn't reference any other building code, but the sections in the code are arranged in an approach similar to the model building code developed by ICC. Many in the industry believe the Chicago Building Code to be outdated and inconvenient to use per today's...
  15. strucguy

    FE EXAM FOR A FOREIGN ENGINEER

    I believe NCEES too offers degree evaluation service. See below. http://ncees.org/credentials-evaluations/
  16. strucguy

    To switch or not to switch?

    In my previous company I survived two rounds of layoffs. The third one, I wasn't so lucky. Go figure. Personally, getting laid-off was a valuable experience for me. If opened up a whole new wave of opportunities. Sometimes change is good, no matter how bitter it may be. Congratulations on your...
  17. strucguy

    My contractor wants to hang stairs off my braced frame

    If you can think of other reasonable ways to support the stair please suggest the same in your review. We design stairs occasionally and find it next to impossible to get the support we want for some of the stair because apparently the A/E hasn't thought through. So, many a times I end up...
  18. strucguy

    Sites of Structural Engineering Service?

    No offense...but if it wasn't for the Supreme Court's order we would have been a lazy bunch. Preventing advertising irrespective of the industry is against free market principles. It will only breed inefficiency and arrogance. I second MacGyverS2000's opinion. There's nothing unethical about...
  19. strucguy

    Sites of Structural Engineering Service?

    Oldestguy and Ron...Please educate me here. What's unethical about spreading the word about various services you have to offer and the various qualifications you have? Also, how does it matter whether you do it in person or through a classified ad.
  20. strucguy

    USGS Seismic Design Maps and the Government Shutdown.

    This thread gave me the much need laughter for the day. You guys rock!

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