Posts Tagged ‘ Structural engineer ’

You notice that concrete on a job site seems to be cracking excessively. Should you order testing if none was noted in the contract documents?

Who pays for this testing? According to AIA B201 the architect my order testing or inspections of work if they believe it to be in the best interest of the owner. If I had concerns of this nature I would first inform the owner, then consult with the structural engineer (if the problem were...

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You have been contracted to design a 15,000 sf renovation of a historical property on a 2 acre site in Santa Barbara

What agencies will have jurisdiction on this project? What consultants will be required on this project? This project would fall under the jurisdiction of the Office of Historical Preservation and the State Historical Preservation Commission. As the site is larger than 1 acre, it would also be subject to review by the Regional Water...

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You have been contracted to design a 20,000 sf sheriff’s department in Monterey.

What agencies will have jurisdiction on this project? What consultants will be required on this project? What special provisions will a project of this type carry and how will that affect your scope and fee? For an essential services building such as this sheriff’s station the DSA-SS would review structural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing...

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What specific aspects of the design will the structural engineer need to focus on?

The SE will need to design to a higher importance factor when designing for the elevator. Assistance and coordination would be needed for the transformer, switchgear, emergency generator, and telecommunication equipment anchorage and support. Any new openings in shear walls would need to be addressed.

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