When engaged by a client to evaluate special engineering conditions providing explanations or repair methods, time can be spent in acquiring knowledge and information not yet possessed by the Engineer. The Engineer's expertise goes to being diligent and economical in obtaining such added...
When engaged by a client to evaluate a special structural condition and provide explanations or repair methods, time can be spent in aquiring knowledge and information not yet possessed by the Engineer. The Engineer's expertise goes to being diligent and economical in obtaining such added...
A 5/16 in fillet normally does not need two passes. Correct? Is there a table indicating when more than one pass is needed? Sorry, I' am little fuzy on this. Thanks for your help.
Flat slabs can be used in the buildings mentioned. Building stability can be handled by the core and shear walls with the slab acting as a diaphragm. Spandrel beams acting with exterior columns will contribute to stability and lateral load resistance. I'm not quite shure what is the concern...
Thanks for all the good comments. I have for some some time now been realizing that to shutdown a business may be as hard as starting a new one. My business is in the Chicago area (some one asked) and I will be on the lookout for an engineer to train and take over. My guys are great, but they do...
Any one has tips as to how gradually shut down (looking to retire)a small structural office after 19 years of operation? No one to take over. Have clients and have work, but work always fluctuates(as we all know), but it has been lots of fun. Thanks for any comments!
