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  1. AZPE

    Fiber Wrap Repair

    Simpson Strong-Tie is getting into this market as well. Might want to contact them to see what they offer by way of design help and/or products. http://www.strongtie.com/products/rps/categories/css.html?source=rpsnav
  2. AZPE

    metal stud plywood sheathing shearwall - blocking

    You might want to try the new Simpson CFS designer software. They also have bridging clips that are load rated for the application with the channel. http://www.strongtie.com/ftp/fliers/F-CF-UC14.pdf http://www.strongtie.com/products/cfs/SUBH.asp...
  3. AZPE

    Small firm prof. liab. ins. and overhead

    $1,000,000/$1,000,000 and yes, I know that as billings rise, so will the premium, insurance wouldn't be called a racket if it didn't!
  4. AZPE

    Small firm prof. liab. ins. and overhead

    I forgot to post after I figured out what to do. I did end up going with XL, thank you again for the referal. The policy, with a $0 deductible was $4,349/yr and if I take their liability education course, they will refund me $435 (10%). Also, at the end of 1 year, if I incorporate a...
  5. AZPE

    Small firm prof. liab. ins. and overhead

    Thank you RHB51, it has been very helpful/insightful. Thank you all for your input and experience. If there are any others that wouldn't mind shedding even more light on the subject I would be very grateful. Thanks again...
  6. AZPE

    Small firm prof. liab. ins. and overhead

    Thank you PEinc, all very helpful. If anyone else has additional info, I am open to everything. Thanks.
  7. AZPE

    Ct Temperature Factor Use

    In Arizona, YES! It only cools off to about 95 degrees at night for a good part of two or three months...
  8. AZPE

    Ct Temperature Factor Use

    Today I was brushing up on my 2005 NDS and I looked at the Ct value and noticed that for temperatures ranging from 100-125F in a dry condition the factor is 0.8. Is anyone reducing their dowel type fastener values (screws, nails, bolts, etc.) by this factor? I have only worked in Arizona for a...
  9. AZPE

    Small firm prof. liab. ins. and overhead

    Thank you all so much. I have contacted XL and will fill out the app. tonight. It looks to me like they would be my best bet. I tried to wrestle a guess out of the agent and she said the same thing as PEinc, she can't imagine it being over $10k/yr. On the same note, is there anything when...
  10. AZPE

    Small firm prof. liab. ins. and overhead

    Okay, I don't mean to be rude, but this is not a post debating the need for it or not, I have already determined my needs, now I am looking at the Benjamins, $$$. I know that a general and professional policy will be needed so I thank you for the general information, now does anyone have info...
  11. AZPE

    Anchor bolts with fire damage

    Thank you sennafan, Do you have any reports or reference material on the subject? Just wondering, but if the concrete has turned a pinkish color, what would be your next step? How exactly would you determine if the damaged concrete needs to be replaced? Why does the concrete turn pinkish...
  12. AZPE

    Small firm prof. liab. ins. and overhead

    First the info, Small structural engineering firm, mostly residential and some small commercial work, with less than $200,000 in gross revenue per year. With that said, from your experience what would be the expected premium for a Professional Liability Insurance policy? Second question...
  13. AZPE

    Basement per Contractor

    I continually have issues with contractors who swear that they do basement walls with masonry all the time under the following conditions - -Walkout basement -10' ceilings -2' deep floor trusses sitting on a 4" bearing wall on the inside of the basement -6" slab over the toe of the footing...
  14. AZPE

    Curved wall top and bottom plate detail

    At curved walls what have others done for construction/details at top and bottom plates. Typically at the top plates I use (4) 3/4" plywood plates that overlap each other by at least 8" (staggered) and attach them with 8d nails at 4" o.c. staggered then I put a 2x ripped block beneath that for...
  15. AZPE

    Anchor bolts after fire

    No, this was in Arizona. I might just have them use simpson Titan HD screws in lieu of the anchor bolts and then drill and epoxy holdown bolts for the strap holdowns (which I am sure will be useless) and then have an inspection/testing company come do a pull test on the holdown bolts that were...
  16. AZPE

    Anchor bolts with fire damage

    I have a town home project that was burned down by an arson after it was fully framed. I haven't been to the site yet but I know that they are going to ask. They will want to know if the anchor bolts are going to be salvagable. What issues would you expect from bolts that have been in a...
  17. AZPE

    Anchor bolts after fire

    I have a town home project that was burned down by an arson after it was fully framed. I haven't been to the site yet but I know that they are going to ask. They will want to know if the anchor bolts are going to be salvagable. What issues would you expect from bolts that have been in a...
  18. AZPE

    Fire Damaged Anchor Bolts

    Thank you for all your responses. The bolts are A307. Sounds like I am in a little over my head. I may need to defer to a construction materials testing company to determine if they are structurally adequate. What would I need to tell them to test for? Would they be able to cut a portion of...
  19. AZPE

    Fire Damaged Anchor Bolts

    I have a town home project that was burned down by an arson after it was fully framed. I haven't been to the site yet but I know that they are going to ask. They will want to know if the anchor bolts are going to be salvagable. What issues would you expect from bolts that have been in a...
  20. AZPE

    Basement Wall Custom Home

    I purchased the tanks manuals and the only problem that I see using them is that there will be quite a bit of reinforcement in both faces of the wall if you consider the edges fixed. At the fixed edges you would need bars on the retaining face while at the middle of the wall you would need...

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