Thanks so much guys, probably should have asked this question years ago.
The seemingly greater liability and restrictions on un-sanctioned construction, alteration, additions and etc. appear to be catching up with us.
In Upstate New York even in rural communities it has become much harder for...
New York State requirements for Engineers seal is a bit vague in describing "In general, all plans, specifications and reports prepared by the professional engineer" are to be sealed by the engineer.
The question is "minor documents" such as a sketch showing alterations to an existing structure...
Under ASCE 7-98 Load Applications 2.4 and 2.4.3 (pg5,6) and Commentary C2.4.3 (pg 221). Is it correct in applying 1/3 Allowable Stress Increase (ASD Steel Design) to the load combination: Dead Load + 3/4(Snow load + Wind Load)?
The Comnmentary clearly cautions against double reduction, but it...
What is the wind uplift load on a free standing or attached one side only ( to a house) lightweight alumunum carport sturcture.
ASCE-7 shows uplift for enclosed and partially enclosed structures but implies there is only horizontal wind load on open (all sides) structure. Am I missing something?
