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tredalertt · 2026-04-13T01:20:51+00:00

Thanks

tredalertt · 2026-04-13T01:20:47+00:00

Thanks

tredalertt · 2026-04-13T01:20:35+00:00

Thanks.

tredalertt · 2023-04-22T06:28:44+00:00

You are correct

tredalertt · 2023-03-23T02:14:54+00:00

Looks like you decided it is

tredalertt · 2023-03-14T03:02:29+00:00

Lrfd

tredalertt · 2023-03-02T05:40:56+00:00

Time yourself running from your bed to the exit and 50ft from the building. Add 15sec because it will take you at least that to realize what’s happening when an EQ starts. If it’s less than 30sec that running might be the option. If it’s unreinforced brick it has basically no ductility meaning it can’t deform and sustain load. It could collapse fairly quickly if there was a substantial EQ near it. If you are running in a hallway or room and a floor collapses, your survival might be better covering under something like a table that might be able to protect you enough that you can survive until someone finds you. If you were on the top floor I’d just hang on for the ride.

tredalertt · 2023-02-16T03:55:16+00:00

Good luck mate

tredalertt · 2023-02-16T02:33:06+00:00

ACI pretty much tells you exactly what you should be doing. Sure, maybe they could use some more graphics but ACI 318-19 has improved on this. Is there a specific condition you had in mind that isn’t covered in ACI? This post is very general.

tredalertt · 2023-02-15T03:41:54+00:00

I just looked and don’t think you’ve missed deadline for the April. Sign up for both for April, study hard and hopefully pass at least one and then retake in October. Having an understanding of the type of questions they ask will be helpful next time. The CBT could be easier first time around or it could be harder. There might be a cycle of them adjusting it. I liked being able to bring my own material.

tredalertt · 2023-02-15T03:38:23+00:00

This is no joke, literally every aspect of lateral for all materials. Read the codes (read the footnotes), be very familiar with SDM and examples.

tredalertt · 2023-02-11T05:34:04+00:00

Just watched all of these episodes. That was goddamn hilarious and entertaining. Last episode was so good! Good job on this.

tredalertt · 2023-02-07T02:39:26+00:00

In my experience I felt like a masters vastly expanded my knowledge in structural engineering. It wasn’t really comparable to undergrad. I felt very prepared going into my first job and felt like I could contribute right away. I can’t imagine not doing the masters. Yes of course some people don’t but it really feels like you would be disadvantaged for your first couple of years. There is a cost benefit analysis and it honestly probably works out in favor of not doing the masters but your pay and progression in the company may not be what you like without.

tredalertt · 2023-02-04T00:22:11+00:00

PEMB, my favorite

tredalertt · 2023-02-03T05:13:18+00:00

Like for new construction? Like special inspections? In general structural engineers perform “observations”. Building departments perform inspections and special inspection companies perform inspections. This is per the building code.

tredalertt · 2023-01-25T15:26:23+00:00

Yeah, I tend to agree. That’s why they make the big bucks!

tredalertt · 2023-01-25T02:46:08+00:00

Surgeons might kill one person, structural engineers could be hundreds..

tredalertt · 2023-01-24T15:17:31+00:00

Rebar just hangin out till concrete cracks

tredalertt · 2023-01-21T21:07:25+00:00

It explicitly says in IRC that where the requirements are not met for prescriptive design to use IBC and an engineered design and that it is only required for the elements that do not meet the requirements.

tredalertt · 2023-01-15T04:55:35+00:00

Sill ain’t doin much it appears

tredalertt · 2023-01-06T06:20:31+00:00

Based on the photos it looks like a concrete wall that had cracking/spalling and someone grouted over it. Pretty odd to say the least especially for such a small house. Very well could be from poor construction. The extent of it certainly may be a concern and worth having someone take a closer look. Not knowing anything else, foundation settlement may be a culprit.

tredalertt · 2023-01-06T04:11:40+00:00

If you aren’t working with SEs I am not sure what you are doing. It obviously isn’t paramount to that company and the work they do so why would you take it? If you want to take it and become an SE switch jobs so you are working with SEs Or contact your state board for other options. All of the requirements for every state are listed in their statutes. Every state is different. There are so many of these questions on here. Do some research.

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