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  1. elyengineering

    Submitting calculations

    One good example of why it's good to require that calcs be submitted -- keeps people honest and keeps designers up to speed with current Code requirements. In Key West, Florida, I found that the common practice was to design, permit, and build according to perscriptive methods, none of which is...
  2. elyengineering

    Engg vs. Conventional Construction - residences in Florida

    Hi all and thanks for your input -- all was helpful. FYI -- I've done some homework. According to the Florida Buildig Code, a) conventional construction not allowed in zones > 100pmh basic wind speed (Sec. 2308.2) b) minimum plan review criteria includes submittal of engineering...
  3. elyengineering

    Engg vs. Conventional Construction - residences in Florida

    Very helpful. Didn't know such a thing existed -- thanks. I've also contacted the Florida Structural Engineer's Association to chat with them about code enforcement.
  4. elyengineering

    Engg vs. Conventional Construction - residences in Florida

    TFL -- I don't think you need to include 2x10's @ 16" oc in your calcs. I think that'd be quite optional. However, for lateral-load-resisting system, I'd expect to show: What are the wind forces acting on the building? What are the shear forces in the diaphragms? What is the shear load in a...
  5. elyengineering

    Engg vs. Conventional Construction - residences in Florida

    I find it weird. It appears to me that not only are the calcs not being submitted/reviewed, but that they're not being done. The common practice seems to be conventional in Monroe County, Florida, where it should be engineered designs. I would expect to see SOME level of review by the...
  6. elyengineering

    Engg vs. Conventional Construction - residences in Florida

    Here's my perspective -- For design of structures that are not in seismic or high wind areas, I concur -- there's no reason to submit calculations, provided that a building is within the limits of conventional construction. However, for design of structures within high seismic, or high wind...
  7. elyengineering

    Engg vs. Conventional Construction - residences in Florida

    I'm interested to hear other engineers' experiences regarding use of conventional construction versus engineered designs for residences -- specifically in Florida. My experience is as follows: have spent my career doing structural engineering in California (SF Bay area). Building departments...
  8. elyengineering

    Detailing for Uplift in High Wind Area

    Thanks -- that was hugely helpful. Needed to make sure I wasn't a little crazy before I detailed those connections. For the record, there's lots more hardware in a Florida house than a California house -- in 150 mph zones, anyway. Who knew!
  9. elyengineering

    Detailing for Uplift in High Wind Area

    Have read through previous threads regarding C&C vs. MWFRS forces. Am designing connections for residential trusses in a 150 mph wind zone. Two-story, wood-framed residence. I don't typically design in high wind area, so am less familiar with the typical detailing. According to my calcs...

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