Look at cantilever sign structures for guidance, the loads would be similar in nature. What they found is fatigue typically controls connections so keeping stress low is key. AASHTO code overhead signs and luminaries
Typically unless you are working from a government agency then people requesting it got their money from suing people even if you do nothing wrong. I had a client request all sorts of insurance, their accountant was the one making the request. In the end they requested that I provide insurance...
Unlike other fields civil engineering and architecture is site specific design and as such each new site needs to be evaluated to ensure the design is adequate. Also the owner does not retain a civil engineer for the mass production so the owner only has permission to use the drawings for a...
very poorly run company from my experience. They have a great product but lack customer service and good guidance on how to use their software for non standard designs.
I would recommend looking at the window and door headers to check for deflection laterally. If the truss is stiff enough there should be limited thrust. Most of my clients refuse to use truss roof systems.
What’s the water for? What is the reason for treatment? What’s the demand and required pressure? What’s the treatment capacity? What contaminants exist? Are there any health departments involved?
Talking about liability and IP is two different items. A AE is liable for all the work bearing their seal. The AE industry, and architects or engineer can only be held accountable for design errors or omissions, the contractor or owner can only be accountable for construction defects or...
This is a civil engineering case and not mechanical which has entirely different legal protections. And operating under industry exemption is typically not allowed.
In the US the engineer retains ownership unless otherwise noted. Customer could not own the liability since they are not licensed, if officials accept plans with a stamp they are liable but unlikely to see repercussions since government officials are mostly protected. Now if the building...
