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I worked as a truss engineer for a manufacturer and would occasionally need a specialty hanger fabricated. I found USP to be the better choice over Simpson. They have engineers that will design a hanger to fit your need using a finite element package and provide you a signed and sealed...

Design values do exist. Contact AF&PA for guidance. Also the ANSI TPI addresses this issue regarding bolted hangers on bottom chords of trusses. Good luck. woodengineer

Utah Senate Bill 200 had provisions which exempted applicants for licensure as a professional structural engineer from examination requirements under certain circumstances, until January 1, 2009. http://le.utah.gov/~2008/bills/sbillenr/sb0200.htm ...(e) have successfully completed three years...

Question: I am licensed in 32 states as a PE after passing the structural 1 exam (7 years ago.) Recently, a colleague informed me that since I am a grand fathered structural engineer in Utah, I can put "SE" after my name. Although I may have the SE designation in Utah, I have been debating to...

It depends how the laminations are positioned. In a uniform beam lay-up, the grade and stress values of the laminations in the compression zone, the tension zone and the inner zone are the same throughout. "Glulam Uniform" is used mainly for resisting axial loads. In this case, I'd imagine you...

It really depends on a number of factors. How many years of experience do you have and what are they paying now (prior to passing your PE). Stuctural Engineer magazine publishes annually a compensation report. You can find it on the web by seaching through their archives. Congratulations on...

Nobody at Enercalc is returning calls. woodengineer

Here is a quick answer: http://www.curee.org/projects/woodframe/element5/modules/shearwall/deflection.htm woodengineer

Putting the brick issue aside; it is best to design desi.gn the deck system as free standing. Virginia Tech has done a great deal of research on the subject matter as well as attachment of rail posts to deck. I would definitely design the deck as free standing. woodengineer

This guy needs to be prosecuted!!! woodengineer

I believe the Masonry text book written by Amherein has a couple good examples. It does not have complete plans. woodengineer

SperlingPE, I could not find any design values from my cursory search. It did specify #1 or better though. Go to the WLCIB website and they have a link and a contact number to that associations board. I start with a phone call to that agency. Sorry I couldn't be more help. Good luck...

Apparently, Para 123-b of WCLIB refers to grading requirements for structures (rather than sign posts, fences,etc.), specifically, No. 1 and better, grade for materials 2" to 4" nominal thick, 5" nominal and wider (Structural joists and planks) woodengineer

"[ WCLIB]. Use. Grade. Grading Rule. Stress F. b. Rafter, joist, studding 2 x 6 and. [ No. 1]. [ Para. 123-b]." -According to my google search it would appear that 123-b and 123-c are paragraphs within the WCLIB (West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau) grading standards. Your question peaked my...

The multiple tranient live load reduction is used quite often in designing roof trusses. You can see the advantages especially when designing attic trusses. It make it quite difficult to properly load girder trusses with the common trusses taking advantage of the live load reduction...

I was not aware you could frame 5 stories out of wood in the scenario you described. I have seen it done where the average grade placed most of the last level below grade and only a portion was a walk-out condition framed of wood with 4 stories above. Will Woodworks analyze 5 stories? In any...

If you stay within the "kern" limit, overturning will not occur. woodengineer

See: http://www.awc.org/Publications/papers/NDS2001article.pdf woodengineer

The shame about that exam is that it is 80% building design, 20% bridge. I do not know any building design engineers who also design highway bridges or vice versa. The exam should be Structural I (Buildings), or Structural I (Bridges). Enough of that. I took the AASHTO codes to the exam, but...

The APA detail seemed to appear as the IRC prescriptive code requirements for braced wall panels began to be enforced by local officials. For years houses have been built without this detail. I have had to answer many times the age old question, "I have built houses this way for years without...