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Have any of you found any online continuing education programs that really focus on quality of instruction. Everything I've found so far just feels mechanical, like taking an online defensive driving course. The lectures/slides are either old, shallow, or incredibly boring, and the...
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I generate designs for some residential projects in Austin, TX, and occasionally perform pre-pour inspections for some foundations. I've run into something with a new contractor that I'm having a hard time finding more resources on, and I thought some folks here might be able to...
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I have a client who has presented me with a system meant for supporting patio cover beams by stubbing up from the wall plates through the roof assembly. Here is the product...
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My first reaction was a little cringe-y. I see...
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I am engineering an 11ft retaining wall for a hillside swimming pool. The geotech report predicts limestone about 3 ft below grade. The sub-contractor has requested getting rid of the heel and the toe of this wall, and keying it 2-3 ft...
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I started my own firm back in September of last year, and I've been slowly figuring out the art of pricing structural engineering work. I recently met my first potentially large client, and I am trying to put together a quote for him. I don't really have any mentors here in town...
