Bracing of a Single Angle Member {Video}
During our July 2015 session, Flexural Design of Single Angle Members, Whitney McNulty, PE, SECB, from BL Companies, addressed the fundamental challenges inherent to designing single angle members, in which the geometric and principal axes do not align. He also offered a rule of thumb when considering lateral bracing for an equal leg single angle […]
Steel Shop Drawing Review Checklist (Part II) – Steel Detail Shop Drawing Review {SEU Resource Center}
Steel beam and column shop drawing sheets can be time-intensive to review. Would a checklist be helpful to streamline your structural review process? SE University is pleased to announce that we have compiled a Steel Shop Drawing Review Checklist to assist structural engineers in reviewing shop drawings. This checklist was the basis of the April […]
Soil-Structure Interaction – Sample Checklists Available from NIST {Video}
In the May 2015 SE University session, Mat Foundations and Soil Structure Interaction, Ian McFarlane, PE, SE from Magnusson Klemencic Associates discussed sample checklists that are available to help facilitate the implementation of soil-structure interaction on a project. These checklists outline information needed by both the structural and geotechnical engineers, and are included in Chapter […]
Steel Shop Drawing Review Checklist (Part I) – Steel Erection Shop Drawing Review {SEU Resource Center}
Are you anticipating that steel shop drawings will arrive soon for one of your projects? Would a checklist be helpful for you in your structural review? SE University is pleased to announce that we have compiled a Steel Shop Drawing Review Checklist to assist structural engineers in reviewing shop drawings during the construction phase. This checklist […]
Common RFI #4: Provide Washer Plate Sizes Required at Anchor Rods and High-strength Fasteners
Do you need a quick reference for plate washer sizes? Has a Contractor recently requested this information from you? SE University is compiling examples of Common Requests for Information (RFIs) sent to the Structural Engineer of Record. Following each RFI, we provide some resource information based on experience from contributing structural engineers. We hope you […]
Common RFI #3 – Alternate Method For Leveling Steel Columns Requested
Has a Contractor requested an alternate method for leveling steel columns from what is indicated on your column design details? SE University is compiling examples of Common Requests for Information (RFIs) sent to the Structural Engineer of Record during construction. Following each RFI, we provide some resource information based on experience from contributing structural engineers. […]
Construction Submittals – Initial Submittal Review Checklist {SEU Resource Center}
What are the initial action steps you take when you first receive a shop drawing? Have you ever put aside a construction submittal for a few days only to discover later that it was sent in error, and could have been returned to the GC sooner? SE University has compiled an Initial Submittal Review Checklist […]
Common RFI #2: Orientation of an Asymmetric Steel Element is Not Clear
Have you ever been asked for clarification to the orientation of angles or channels on your structural drawings? Is this an example of a common RFI you have received? SE University is compiling examples of Common Requests for Information (RFIs) sent to the Structural Engineer of Record. Following each RFI, we provide some resource information based on […]
Sample Drawings of a Lateral Wood System {SEU Resource Center}
Would a reference set of drawings be helpful to you as you develop the lateral shear wall system of a wood structure? In the February 2015 SE University session, Load Transfer Through Shear Walls, Terry Malone, PE, SE*, from WoodWorks, offered sample structural plan, elevation, and detail drawings of a lateral wood system for reference. […]
Common RFI #1: Holes Between Two Connecting Steel Elements are Misaligned
Have you even been asked to provide a field fix for misaligned bolt holes in a steel structure? Is this an example of a common RFI you have received? SE University is compiling examples of Common Requests for Information (RFIs) sent to the Structural Engineer of Record. Following each RFI, we provide some resource information based […]