We are only retained to perform a study on what type of structural system is most suitable for the function of the building. The actual design will be done by a local engineer.
I am a structural engineer in the U.S. working on a warehouse project in a town just outside of Melbourne, Australia. Originally I was going to spec open web steel joists and joist girders for the roof framing but I was just informed by someone on this forum that open web steel joists are not...
I am working on a building that has a 4 level basement. The building is located in a high seismic zone and the geotech engineer has recommended a seismic load to be applied at 60% of the wall height. Should I use the total height of the wall or the floor-to-floor height?
Also, the software that...
I have been instructed to check the structural integrity of two 5'x5'x3.5' tall waste tanks. One tank is made of polypropylene (polypro) and the other tank is made of Polyvinylidene Fluoride (PVDF) material. I have the material properties for both materials. Do I need to check the tanks for...
I am working on a project in Florida which the DeWaal Pile System has been listed as one of the options for foundation design. Does anyone know where I can find articles or books about this kind of pile systems? Also, does anyone know the minimum amount of reinforcement I have to call out for...
There are no details or schedules whatsoever for these panels. They are called out as "Panel 2A", "Panel 2A" etc on the second floor plan and "Panel 3A", "Panel 3B" etc on the third floor plan. I think pan forms make a lot of sense.
I have some drawings of a building that was built in the 1930's. The floor system comprised of concrete joists and beams. Right next to the callouts of these concrete joists there are callouts for some panels. Does anyone have any idea what these panels are? There are no schedules for these panels.
