Hello Gents,
I have an RFI from a contractor asking if he can use the same 150psi LSM electrical pipe trench flowable mix also below a large 36K transformer foundation over-excavation flowable fill. My concern is quality control of the mix and set time and well yes strength. The bearing...
Tasked with designing a cast in place wet well structure. 37 feet deep, 12' by 17' Not sure the reasoning this was not sent out to pre-caster, but that ship has sailed and I was not part of the reasoning why I'm asked to design a cast in place option. Typically the pre-caster would form...
Question Gents: Per ASCE the LRFD Load Combination have W and E loads included as factored Loads. Does this mean we can say that W abd E have inherent safety factor based upon it's load factor when using LRFD? And is the wind load factor equal to a demand FOS of 1/.6=1.67 and is the seismic load...
Hello All,
Can anyone tell me what your policy is toward "approving"/reviewing welding certs. Do we/EOR's still do this when it's listed on the Special Inspection form as part of Special Inspections and they (Special Inspection Company) include this service within their scope and fees?
Thanks...
Hello All. Wood designer specialty input requested. Trying to maximum efficient use of sheathing for prototype structurals for a client. Thus I'm getting more involved in further developing a current standard detail they've been using and would like to value engineer it as best as I can...
That's right, if you act now, you'll receive good karma for a the rest of the week if you could supply a single Standard Structures Roof Joist Load Table page for a 28" SSI 44MXR. Used to own these catalogs myself but left my possession through the years with exiting, sticky fingered...
Good day ladies and gents, would love to pick your brains on the business end. I'm looking for some suggestions on pricing schedule advice from any disciplines with regards to a residential proposal I'm preparing for residential custom home structural design/detailing. I just had my client ask...
Yes that's right,...step right up folks! You too can bask in the glory of being one of many engineers pumping out 20 or more projects a month for $150.00 a pop. Just place rubber stamp here! (price includes PE to print/stamp/mailing services)
Got this solicitation last night from what appears...
Recently I contacted my old mechanical drafting teacher from high school who left a life long impression on me with regards to drafting and presenting a construction/design document. Of course this was in the days of hand drafting, either parallel rule or vertical drafting arm/machine, but I...
Having an issue with a client who 'has always used 3/4 crushed aggregate below his mechanical pads without a problem'. Current site within flood plain, has high water table and little to no drainage plan on site. I am recommending a mixed aggregate and clayey graded 'roadway' type (Class 2 AB)...
Roughly 67% of a power plant project's structural design and detailing has been completed by our firm. We have been informed that the contractor which procured Engineering Design from my client, has been asked to release our firm of duties for structural engineering support. Owner/Power Client...
Upon a recent site visit to a potential clients residence, I found an unpermitted garage in very poor, unsafe, poorly constructed, not meeting any structural code (past or present)requirements, clearly in need of demolition, not rehabilitation. He wanted to install a new single car garage door...
Any of you third party plan checkers facing this issue? I perform structural design and analysis services occasionally for PV systems,...mostly rooftops. In addition, I also provide third party plan checks of the same. Recently, I've been asked to give my blessing to a system that varies...
