To answer the original question, I would think IBC will control in commercial projects or when drawings are submitted to obtain a construction permit. In industrial, where a building permit isn't always obtained, I would want to check the clients standards and see what they require.
Is this an interior or exterior structure? Interior tubes might be ok, but exterior you are likely to get moisture on the inside of the tube and it could slowly corrode from the inside out without your knowledge.
Any advice/experience on applying snow loads to a multi-level process structure with floor plate? It's obvious the top level would see a full snow load, but I can't find any info on applying snow to the lower levels that would be blocked a certain amount. I'm thinking applying it to the first 5'...
I'm working on a project evaluating an existing steel structure to determine if it is capable of handling increased loading due to the heavier equipment being installed on the operating deck.
The structure was originally built in 1948 and I assume they used A7 steel, we are going to ask for a...
Working on a project where the client is wanting to place a tank inside an existing containment area with ~42" walls. The slab in the containment area slopes towards a sump, so the wall is 3'5" on the short side and 4'2 on the tall side. We may need to raise the wall height a few inches to...
I agree with sek, very easy to integrate. I have had some issues though comparing Risa foundation to hand calcs and other foundation analysis programs, sometimes Risa doesn't come up with the same values under the same loading conditions.
For the class, they will provide references and all you will need is the CERM. For the test, the CERM and SoPE references cover the morning portion, for the Structural afternoon portion you should probably bring all your codes (AISC, ACI-308 and -530, PCI, NDS, etc). You may not need the all...
I just passed the PE-Structural in October and I think 3 months is good if you have been working on the technical side, especially if you take a review course. I took the School of PE course and thought it was very helpful.
I just passed the PE and my company paid for the exam, gave me a $2k bonus and a $400/month raise. I don't know if we have any bonus or raise system for SE, but if we do I would assume it is similar. Hope this helps.
I'm pretty sure the clock starts ticking for both tests on your first attempt for either, so if you take the test this October, you have 5 years from that date to pass both.
I don't remember where I found it, but I did some research a couple years ago when working on a project with existing roof ballast and came across a note that said 10 psf was the minimum DL that could be used for roof ballast.
Yes, I believe the review course will help. I am up for either classroom or online. I currently work around Baton Rouge La and I have seen some sites that offer classroom training around here. Yes, civil Pe with structural depth.
I plan on taking the PE in October and have been studying for the past month or so on my own and will continue to do so, but my company offers to pay for a review course, so I'd be stupid not to take them up on it.
Do y'all have any suggestions on which course to take? Have you taken one? If...
I'm working on a structural assessment of an existing process structure. There is a WT vertical brace that frames into the web of a column and the stem of the WT is coped near the connection, so as not to run into the flange of the column.
My question, at what point down the length of the...
I am trying to determine if a toe plate is required at the base of a fixed ladder that is built into the hand rail at the edge of a platform. I have looked through OSHA 1910.23 which covers "Guarding floor and wall openings and holes" and 1910.23(a)(2) states
Every ladderway floor opening or...
