Hi,
The contractor is having an issue on a project that I engineered and submitted an RFI.
Basically, he set the top of pier 6" lower than what is in the construction documents. Now the columns that the steel company shipped to the site are all 6" shorter.
They are asking if they can splice a...
Hi there,
Lately I have been getting calls from contractors to design curtain walls and storefront systems for them So I am thinking to start my practice in the area.
Is there a good software out there for this?
Thanks.
hello,
I am designing a block foundation for outdoor compressor and H-pumps for Oil companies in North Dakota.
My analysis gives me about 24" thick block foundation (24" thick x 7'-0" wide x 40'-0" long). Do I need to consider the 6'-6" frost depth for this 24" thick block foundation?
We do a...
Hello,
I have successfully used Vulcraft 2VL & 2VLI composite decks over steel joists for floor framing systems over the past 10years. One of my colleagues is saying it's better to use shear studs on steel beams instead. Personally, I feel like it will be expensive to weld the studs for two to...
Hello,
I am designing a retail center with leasing spaces. Future tenants will install their own RTUs and ductwork.
Does anyone know how to approach the roof framing design? I don't want to be overly conservative and design specify add'l point load on each joist.
Any idea?
Thanks.
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