New York State requirements for Engineers seal is a bit vague in describing "In general, all plans, specifications and reports prepared by the professional engineer" are to be sealed by the engineer.
The question is "minor documents" such as a sketch showing alterations to an existing structure...
Under ASCE 7-98 Load Applications 2.4 and 2.4.3 (pg5,6) and Commentary C2.4.3 (pg 221). Is it correct in applying 1/3 Allowable Stress Increase (ASD Steel Design) to the load combination: Dead Load + 3/4(Snow load + Wind Load)?
The Comnmentary clearly cautions against double reduction, but it...
What is the wind uplift load on a free standing or attached one side only ( to a house) lightweight alumunum carport sturcture.
ASCE-7 shows uplift for enclosed and partially enclosed structures but implies there is only horizontal wind load on open (all sides) structure. Am I missing something?
