We have a client who has a supply of several K joist in his fabrication shop and he would like to use them on a new project. Our client does not know what the designation of the joist are. We have been throught the 60 year manual published by SJI without any success as to what size they are...
With the advent of the new all-governing intenational code 2000, the following questions have come up:<br>
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1. Has anyone heard if California has any intentions of merging their SEOC structural exam with the NCEES national structual exam? <br>
2. Will California ever allow NCEES...
Hey here's a question sure to stir the pot. <br>
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Why is it that Civil Engineers can demand higher fees for less liability when compared to Structural Engineers? Why can't Structural Engineers charge fees comparable to higher Civil rates?<br>
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From what I can tell Structural Engineers...
It sure is hard to find good structural draftspeople. I know that the steel detailing industry is going through a semi-crises with maintaining qualified detailers and wonder if drafting as a whole is becoming scarce. Anybody have any good tips on finding qualified structural draftsmen?
There has been a lot of discussion in our office about the Ev factor in earthquake design (1997 UBC). Is this factor a horizontal component due to vertical seismic load or is this a vertical load that should be added in a vertical (y direction) manner? Should this component be added...
