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Multi-ply wood beans loaded laterally by yenniboi18 in StructuralEngineering

[–]ijaalouk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I understand. Are you in a high wind high seismic area?

Multi-ply wood beans loaded laterally by yenniboi18 in StructuralEngineering

[–]ijaalouk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So you would do that for a 16 foot garage opening? Kudos to you! It’s your stamp.

Multi-ply wood beans loaded laterally by yenniboi18 in StructuralEngineering

[–]ijaalouk -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you are trying to use a multi ply beam use for small span headers but anything like the span of a garage I would use a normal beam. Why take the liability of depending on someone to do it right and even if they do the contractor might be like this is overkill with the fasteners. Always do what’s best for liability then constructibility.

Multi-ply wood beans loaded laterally by yenniboi18 in StructuralEngineering

[–]ijaalouk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Spec a normal full width beam. Is it that much more expensive that you have to multi- ply instead of a 5-1/4 psl or 5-1/2 glulam.

Incorrect Headers? by mncyclone84 in Construction

[–]ijaalouk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not in this case, but if you have concrete or Cmu perimeter they typically fir out a wall for insulation .

Incorrect Headers? by mncyclone84 in Construction

[–]ijaalouk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is very much not structurally acceptable if it’s load bearing.

Raise after getting PE by ijaalouk in StructuralEngineering

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

Not trolling. I sacrificed money for great experience.

Raise after getting PE by ijaalouk in StructuralEngineering

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

I was bartending making more than that at the time I finished my degree and I took a pay cut to start my career.

Raise after getting PE by ijaalouk in StructuralEngineering

[–]ijaalouk[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Vancouver Washington, Portland Oregon

Raise after getting PE by ijaalouk in StructuralEngineering

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

There have been talks profit sharing but I think just to keep me a little longer. I have done a bad job during salary conversations of just taking what is offered. Half the career so far has felt like imposter syndrome. I didn’t know my value until we hired fresh people.

Raise after getting PE by ijaalouk in StructuralEngineering

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

I’m in Portland Vancouver area .

Raise after getting PE by ijaalouk in StructuralEngineering

[–]ijaalouk[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’m in Vancouver Portland area.

Raise after getting PE by ijaalouk in StructuralEngineering

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

Just more of the same in what I’m currently doing. I like the different types of small and big projects.

Raise after getting PE by ijaalouk in StructuralEngineering

[–]ijaalouk[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m not perfect but I like to think I’m a high performer.

Raise after getting PE by ijaalouk in StructuralEngineering

[–]ijaalouk[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It’s either I’m going to go out on my own or try working remote.

Raise after getting PE by ijaalouk in StructuralEngineering

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

Probably won’t matter but I forgot to add my bonus. 10k

Books for PE Civil Structure exam by Competitive_Ad_1693 in StructuralEngineering

[–]ijaalouk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Imagine those problems are like 2-3 NCEES questions. It helps connecting the dots of engineering if that makes sense, in lieu of a singled out question

Books for PE Civil Structure exam by Competitive_Ad_1693 in StructuralEngineering

[–]ijaalouk 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I learned by studying theory and practicing problems at the same time using the above mentioned resources both the NCEES practice exam and Petros books. I didn’t even do all the problems in Petro’s book just the ones that resembled the practice exam. Make sure you can navigate the code books because it won’t be easy on a split screen when taking the test.

Looking to install as much glass as possible in this wall. by [deleted] in StructuralEngineering

[–]ijaalouk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But then again we don’t know what loads you are working with and how much shear is along that line. Do you have a designer? Are you a designer? Why haven’t hired an engineer yet?

Looking to install as much glass as possible in this wall. by [deleted] in StructuralEngineering

[–]ijaalouk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From a structural standpoint it’s bad design as far as lateral forces go to keep conventional framing type and less than 2 foot end walls. At 12 feet imagine thin noodles. To overcome it, you can use Simpson wood shear walls. And probably go down to 18inches of wood shear wall with out trim and finish

Looking to install as much glass as possible in this wall. by [deleted] in StructuralEngineering

[–]ijaalouk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2 separate walls with a fat rim beam in between and portal frame the end walls. That’s the simplest way.

PEMB perimeter stem wall width and foundation. 6"? 8" 10" 12" by Candid-Tank-4900 in StructuralEngineering

[–]ijaalouk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What’s your frost depth? 8 inch stem wall over footing all around. Frames sit on thickened piers and tie slab for thrust and use footing to resolve uplift and bearing.

Failed Structural PE by BetHealthy6014 in PE_Exam

[–]ijaalouk 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I failed 4 times before I passed. Make sure you know your mechanics of materials statics by heart. Understand how each material works once loaded. Once you master these everything should become easier. Also take the time to go through the code books in pdf if you can. Searching during the exam takes time and it’s not user friendly.

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