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    Adding Solar Panels to Untied Roof

    Thank you for your input guys. I have considered just sistering the rafters which I think is reasonable. My concern though comes with it not being a tied roof. But I agree anything other than just some advice would be hard to put a stamp on.
  2. Madavids2010

    Adding Solar Panels to Untied Roof

    I got hired to give an opinion on adding Solar Panels to the roof of an old barn. The barn roof is somewhere in between a stable and unstable roof, and 150 years old. it is basically 2"X6" @24" OC spanning 15 feet. Normally I would just say of course you need to reinforce the roof to support the...
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    Should I Be Taking the PE exam or the SE exam????

    yes I did. Thank you. I reposted here on the advice of another commentor. Thank You
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    Should I Be Taking the PE exam or the SE exam????

    Massachusetts does not have a separate SE licensure, but my stamp would say civil engineer not structural engineer. I don't know if that would look bad if I am trying to practice as a structural engineer.
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    Should I Be Taking the PE exam or the SE exam????

    I have scoured the internet looking for practical advice on this issue, and it is incredibly hard to come by. I am in Massachusetts, so you do not need the PE to become an SE. Also, currently there are no restrictions on PE to stamp drawings in my state. Specifically, if I am going to want to...

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