I'm looking for some reference documentation to point a client towards for sizing an HVAC system. The situation is they built a house with manufactured ICF blocks, two story, 2500 TLA. In this area, residential utilities are simply sized/installed per code (no engineering design required)...
This is a rehash of previous threads in '08 & '10 regarding dry-stacked piers for manufactured housing installation. Specifically, is there any current, definitive recognition by HUD for using dry-stacked CMU piers over frost depth footings with a proprietary anchoring system (Tiedown...
On a project, I had a client ask my opinion or help on a issue he is having with the Army Corps, and his fill in a former lake bed. Briefly, a private lake was constructed in the ~40s for a small development around the perimeter (estimating, very few historical records). Nothing really...
There are a couple of older threads regarding replacing strucalc software or comparing it to other options for quick straightforward residential structural analysis. A local jurisdiction that I occasionally work in has jumped to 2018 with plans to move to 2021 next year. My latest version of...
Is there any requirement in code for an overhead door seat. My understanding has always been that this is optional based on the Homeowners needs. I personally prefer mine to have no seat as I have a lot of hard-tired junk that I move in and out frequently. The seat on one of the company shop...
Spoke with a potential client today. Am seeking some suggestions for direction to proceed.
Situation. Standard rectangular house, 8' foundation wall on 8"x16" footing. Owner wants to significantly regrade the property and create a walkout area on the rear foundation wall. This area has an...
Just a quick question for anyone else that is the sole Owner/employee of an Engineering firm.
My City recently asked for a workman's comp certificate in order to renew my business license. I was always under the impression that the Owner (or an officer or family member) were not required to...
A contractor called on a project I am not involved with, but I will help if I can.
On a house construction project, the Owner wanted the garage slab poured for zero entry to the house after plans had been submitted and approved with conventional construction. Foundation installer set up an...
Picking up a project to help an Architect we've worked with before. The project dragged out long enough that the original Engineer (also a small shop) picked up a big project and now can't set aside the time to complete. I'm completing a grading plan for the lot and trying to layout a...
I'm looking for design references for the following situation:
Client needs to maximize height below a suspended slab in a residential garage. Is it possible to support the slab on the bottom flange of the beam? The beam would be the same depth as the slab and decking, and would be exposed at...
I am looking for any reference material on design of a low pressure pipe onsite wastewater treatment system. There is plenty of information available on the minimum standards, but I am having no luck finding hydraulic design information in relation to appropriately sizing the pump. We have...
I guess this is more of a whine than anything. We provided a agricultural pole barn (non-motorized eq. and misc. storage) for a client to submit. The local reviewer has come back saying pier design must use 318-11 requirements and LRFD. Its a very basic pier, and has been reviewed and...
There is a municipality nearby that requires certified calculations for sign installation in facades. I've been askedto review and provide calculations and certification for facade mounted signs. The signs I've looked at thus far have come out to about 41lbs per bolt in shear, and slightly...
I dislike starting my membership in this forum with a question like this, but it is what prompted me to finally sign up.
We design agricultural pole barns several times a year. Typically I only look at loads and ensure the structure can resist it. I leave construction techniques (unless load...
