Another way I would recommend is to network with other Engineers/ Consultants locally to you. I have had some 'overflow' work passed on from other firms and generally find that larger firms will pass on some of the more obscure jobs as it would be too time intensive for them to take on.
I also...
Is the door used as a means of escape (i.e. fire door?) - you might also want to look at a horizontal barrier load, similar to a handrail, as an additional case.
This sounds pretty interesting!
It's not something I've put any formal design numbers to and would anticipate there to be a lot of nuance with the design approach. From memory, I've seen a TV or YT video showing the build of a large treehouse, they used special engineered bracketry to attach to...
I've designed an almost identical staircase in the past, and I used all hand calculations to get the job done.
For the glass design, my reference was this textbook: https://www.istructe.org/resources/guidance/structural-use-glass-buildings/
Which covers hand calculations for balustrades etc. A...
I haven't used RSTAB only RFEM, but assuming the pedigree is the same I'm sure it will be very useful. They do offer a fairly long trial period, so might be worth downloading a copy to try out. Being probably the only company remaining that offers a perpetual licence was one of the main reasons...
Hi All,
I was listening to a podcast where some software developers were discussing their 'tech stack'. Meaning the various bits of software they use in their day to day to undertake their work. This got me thinking that every structural engineer I talk to uses different tools and resources to...
Dlubal has a large database across EU sections: https://www.dlubal.com/en/cross-section-properties/
I know you can export PDF pages but not sure about excel.
I'm not sure if you have availability of these over in the states, but I would typically specify multiple 'box' lintels
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If you then need to pick up the outer leaf of masonry, a beam with a plate to the bottom would work on the outside.
My understanding was the main issue was pertaining to the heat treatment (as you and others make note of).
I try to design out the need for welding the nuts, some of the ways are:
- Using a tapped hole in the plate, instead of a nut.
- Using steel stabs to locate the nut and stop it spinning.
-...
As others have said, probably the easiest option is tek screwing a light gauge angle to one side of the existing purlin. If the snow drift condition is your only concern then it should be straightforward enough.
In the past I have also introduced additional purlins to reduce the roof sheet...
Afternoon All,
I'm not sure if it's been shared on this forum before, but the UK has a reporting scheme for engineers to anonymously report safety issuesthey come across either through observations on site or projects they are involved in. It's to act as a share of knowledge more than anything...
I cover these as 'general exclusions' in all fee quotes, however will usually offer to handle any of the additions under separate fee quote or hourly rate. Sometimes they can be quite lucrative!
Having worked for a few companies I've seen different systems implemented:
Spreadsheets - Free, but as everyone has open access it soon becomes chaotic.
Harvest (https://www.getharvest.com/) - The subscription gives access to time tracking, reporting and invoicing. As simple or complex as you...
