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This is a question of curiosity more than anything, as any design I would perform would be in accordance with AISC. In short AISC Table 10-9a provides allowable loads for Single Plate Shear connections, which is simply followed and covers all the modes of failure for this connection type with...

Thanks for all the responses. Based on the information the best approach is to contact the BO directly. Our insurance company directed us to our attorney (no response from the attorney as of yet). In the end I will do what the code requires of me, I am only looking for a manner that will appease...

I am designing a three story building (approx 5000 SF/Floor) within an industrial environment. Based on the code the building requires two points of egress, which shall be separated via fire wall. The client has created a general arrangement utilizing stairs meeting OSHA rqmts (9"rise/10"trd)...

At my firm we have been using an Add-on to AutoCAD called SCADD for the past three years. This was an excellent aid in producing construction documents; however, do to lack of demand the software company went out of business last year. As we are updating our computers to 2012 AutoCAD the current...

I am looking for some info regarding railway clearances, specifically the minimum distance reguired between the CL of a railway and the edge of pavement of a parallel road. Any assiatnce would be appreciated. Thanks,

Thanks Jed, Maybe I should be a little more clear. I am more concerned with the steel erection, girts, purlins, and metal panels. Plain ole storage shed with half wall heights therefore there are not any openings.Pretty much as simple as it gets. The other items I have already priced. I just...

I am pulling together budget numbers for a proposed facility and I am trying to add a ballpark number for the erection costs of a PEMB. Suppliers have a tendency to spit out numbers like $5/SF, which seem a bit low. If anyone has a rule of thumb number I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks in...

I have been asked to evaluate an existing structure which was originally built as unreinforced CMU. One story, 10,000 sf (non seismic). I am familiar with CMU design and can evaluate the capacity accordingly; however, I am exploring different strategies to reinforce the walls if needed (it may...

Take a look at AISC Specification E6. This should answer your question.

Thanks akastud! I had read different things, but was not quite sure. KootenenayKid, It sounds like JK answered the first part of your question, but as far as states that I am aware of that require the PE Civil are NV and OR. (Although as stated above NV may have since changed). Both of these...

Jae, There are a couple of states that I am aware that require the PE Licensure prior to SE Licensure which are Nevada and Oregon and unless akastud was told correctly, both require the PE civil exam then you would need the SEI and SEII (and WA SEIII for OR). California also requires PE...

Thanks Gumpmaster, As it turns out I will need to take the Civil Exam to get registered in OR with a PE license before I can get registered as an SE, which means I would not take the WA SE II till the fall of 2010, so more than likely I will be taking the combo exam in 2011. Thanks again,

Vato, I am licensed in CO and as far as reciprosity is concerned you would be eligible in most states. The exceptions I am aware of are WA,OR,CA,IL, and NE. I am sure there are a few others though. I do agree with the other posters as it will be better to get under your belt as once you achieve...

Thanks for the various inputs, as I like to hear how others handle different scenarios. I also wanted to start this thread as a common mistake I have seen with engineers I have worked with is understanding when they put a node on a beam/column/bracing within design programs seem to read it as a...

To all, I am curious how most engineers handle the analysis of 'X' bracing with regard to lateral support out of plane. I noticed the "Tension Only" thread as well, so I thought it might be a good time to start a discussion on vertical bracing. I typically use RAMAdvanse, but have used other...

Civilperson, What Logos do you put on individual dwgs or specs? Thanks

Back ground: I work for a consulting firm which is performing work for a particular client. However, we are not directly employed by the client, but by another consulting firm that does not perform engineering services. We typically apply the client's logo on our documents at their request (as...

Sorry the Country....I guess there re a lot of Columbias in the USA.

I am in need of assistance in determining the building code used in Columbia. If anybody has a good resource or contact info I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks,

IBC 2006 also indicates a min f'c of 2500psi in section 1805.4.2.1. As with ISCK, I typically use 3000psi.