I have been asked to design the beam to beam connections and beam to column connections for a new project that is located in Seismic Design Category D. I have review ASCE 7-10 and Seismic Provision 341-10. My understanding is that for the beam to beam connections I can basically use single shear...
I have just started my own structural engineering firm and the insurance companies are quoting $15,000 to $25,000 a year for professional liability $1M coverage. And most wouldn't quote me because my revenue projections were below $100,000. if this typical? I am the only employee.
The project has a large rectangular tank 47 ft X 19 ft with 11 ft high walls that are 15" thick. It also has pilasters every 7ft that are approx 2'-3" wide. the water slurry level is approx. 10 ft. the tank was built in 1983. We need to install a 20" dia pipe near the bottom of the side wall...
