The main floor concrete slab has irregular surface on its underside. My assumption about basement extension being dug up after the building construction was proven by environmental site assessment report. I couldn't know for sure that there is no reinforcement and I also knew that local...
Regarding the commentary L, it has a risk probability path only that eliminates dealing with structural engineering at all. My thought is that it was put in NBC for situations like this.
Sealing it off would be cost prohibitive. I could collect all the information that reviewer is asking by...
Forgot to add that load conditions on walls have not changed since basement expansion took place. Also, basement is not occupied and is not even used for storage.
KootK, I proposed reviewer to justify leaving the wall as is without looking more into it based on Structural Commentary L of NBCC...
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I'm involved in a project where a single story building built in 50's had basement expanded for fur storage not so long after the building was built. Current owner was in the process of getting occupancy permit for new tenant and inspector, after looking into basement, advised client...
Beside the 2 years of structural design experience I have around 5 years of project management experience from owner's, contractor's, developer's and consultant's perspectives and I am well familiar with construction project completion particulars in Canada. Also, Im 30 yo.
My province (MB)...
Thank you for all your replies once again. This topic wasn't about whether I should start a firm or not. I have made my decision before coming here. I am also an adult human being and understand all the risks and responsibilities associated with this endaevour.
I will keep looking for a mentor...
Thank you everyone for your replies - they made me think of things I haven't considered before. Ideally I'm looking for more experienced partner but I doubt it's possible for me to find one at this stage. Important thing is I need someone to look at my work and tell me if my details and design...
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I'm about to get my Professional Engineer designation in Canada and thinking of opening structural engineering consulting firm. I have only 2 years of structural design experience but looking at work of other engineers I feel pretty confident about my skills. I do realize I luck the...
