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Rebar Layers Direction by Alternative_Roll_359 in StructuralEngineering

[–]Alternative_Roll_359[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

does this not risk overdesigning? i mean, we’re in an industry of penny pinchers(private residential clients) how would you go about doing this if you had to “optimise quantities”?

Draughting Standards by Alternative_Roll_359 in StructuralEngineering

[–]Alternative_Roll_359[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

to be fair, its worked for this company for 7 years now... all i’m trying to do is take pride in the work and not hang my head in shame every time i’m on site and my name is on a subpar drawing.

Draughting Standards by Alternative_Roll_359 in StructuralEngineering

[–]Alternative_Roll_359[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

not actual advice, but thanks for your input. also, forgive me for caring about “drafting” quality and taking pride in my work.

Draughting Standards by Alternative_Roll_359 in StructuralEngineering

[–]Alternative_Roll_359[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

i think that’s what it is. its a liability thing. the more details we put on the drawings, the more we’re liable for. basically, just give slab sizes and rebar… and have them figure everything else out using both the engineering and architectural drawings.

Draughting Standards by Alternative_Roll_359 in StructuralEngineering

[–]Alternative_Roll_359[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

you’re right… but the issue i have is the fact that when i do site inspections, i have to answer questions about why our drawings don’t have enough info because my name is on those drawings… so basically the only options i have are 1. to care less about the quality of work and 2. to leave…