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  1. RHB51

    PT effects on shoring

    I also wanted to mention; the cover photo of the magazine was one of our parking garages in Houston. I worked for a concrete construction contractor at that particular time. Randy
  2. RHB51

    PT effects on shoring

    Attached is an article I wrote concerning this subject for "Concrete Construction" in the late 80's. Please note that it was directed towards a specific audience and I was showing the concept and what can occur. A competent PT designer can use better methods to determine the actual reactions due...
  3. RHB51

    PT effects on shoring

    Dear Slickdeals; I specialize in the design of shoring/reshoring as does everyone in my firm. I started my firm in 1989 to provide design services to contractors. I was an active member of ACI-347 for many years and chaired the committe for 4 years. This doesn't make me the guru but I have...
  4. RHB51

    PT effects on shoring

    There is no link; I'm an old guy that did it before the internet. However, I will send you a .pdf if you would like. Please send your request to Bordnereng@att.net I will be glad to send it to you. Randy
  5. RHB51

    PT effects on shoring

    Hokie66, Your right; a lot of shoring designers do not take it into account. They love to put notes on their plans that it is the contractors responsibility. Thankfully, there are usually enough shores in a bay and enough redundancy in a concrete floor system so they can get by with it...
  6. RHB51

    PT effects on shoring

    My firm specializes in the design of concrete formwork, shoring and reshoring for over 34 years. I had an article published in "Concrete Construction" many years ago about PT transfer loads on shoring. We would look at this as the load being distributed between the I.P. points of the cable...
  7. RHB51

    Concrete Design

    Have you considered looking at it as "plain" concrete? Residential designs generally can be designed per the plain concrete section of ACI318.
  8. RHB51

    Hiring an engineer

    Thank you all very much for your thoughtful suggestions. I decided not to hire the person. Most of the responses received confirmed my beliefs. Thanks again.
  9. RHB51

    Hiring an engineer

    Thanks to everyone that responded. I had a pretty good idea what I was going to do about this and you all confirmed what I was thinking. Normally, I have very distinct feelings if they will be any good or not. In this case however it wasn't as cut and dry. Thanks
  10. RHB51

    Hiring an engineer

    I own a small structural firm and last week interviewed an engineer with good technical skills. He will be leaving a large firm after many years. Maybe I am hyper-sensitive about certain comments made during the interview. For example; I asked him how much notice he would give to his...
  11. RHB51

    Billing rates

    Dear Alpineengineer; I haved owned a structural firm for 19 years and will offer the following: 1-There were some excellent suggestions in the above responses; consider them carefully and use the best suggestions for your business. 2- I charge at least $125/hr for design work. However...
  12. RHB51

    wood framed balcony: exposed wood decking

    Treated decks will generally last about 20 years and longer if you put a penetrating sealer on them every few years. I wouldn't worry about water ponding either, treated timber usually has a very high moisture content when first installed and it will shrink so there will be gaps between the...
  13. RHB51

    Small firm prof. liab. ins. and overhead

    Dear hfyavuz; I was fortunate that I knew 2 contractors that would need my services. I made 2 phone calls and picked up 3 projects. They had known me previously. I have a specialty structural firm that specializes in concrete hi-rise formwork, shoring and reshoring. Very few engineers do...
  14. RHB51

    Post embedment for pole barn

    AITC manual(American Institute of Timber Construction) has a large section on pole barns with example problems. If you cannot obtain a copy I would be able to fax some of it to you. Randy
  15. RHB51

    How many hours do you require of employees?

    I own an 8 person engineering firm. For many years I would work 50-60 hours a week but started growing weary from it. I only asked an engineer to come in on Saturday twice in 19 years and I paid him for it. I know who is doing their job and will eliminate the unproductive ones; fortunately I...
  16. RHB51

    career start advice

    Do what your heart tells you! Have you noticed the individuals who excel at their profession have a passion for it? I'm not talking about work-aholics, I mean people who really want to be an engineer (or sales or whatever you want). I own a structural engineering firm and when I interview...
  17. RHB51

    Who has a wife that works in your firm?

    Actually, she came in because she wanted to; not because I asked her. However, I was glad she wanted to be involved. It isn't a matter who was right or wrong with the taxes; it was other issues with them. Yes, I do help her in her pastoral duties. I always proofread her sermons and give...
  18. RHB51

    Who has a wife that works in your firm?

    I have had a small structural firm for 19 years. My wife is a pastor but has always came in once a week to do payrolls, pay bills, generate billings, etc. Sometimes it has been really great but we have had our worst fights over taxes; payroll taxes, quarterly, end of year and any other tax...
  19. RHB51

    Small firm prof. liab. ins. and overhead

    First of all; best of luck with your new venture. I started a structural firm 19 years ago; no partners, no financing, wife and 3 kids. It has been good. There have been some bad times but overall I am very happy. Anyway, best of luck. You had mentioned about expenses; I will share with you...
  20. RHB51

    Concentrated loads on steel plate

    Thank you all for your time in responding to my question. I will purchase the text as suggested and possibly the British standard also. Thanks again to everyone.

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