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Consider a parapet for your new building to help keep the snow from that building from all being able to blow onto the adjacent building. Depending on where you are you risk failing the existing building's roof. ------------------------------ Sarah Halsey P.E., M.ASCE New York NY ----------------- ...

Hello, I recommend researching where people are currently using timber and looking at graduate studies at universities in these regions. Also, search different scholarships and programs where you can work as a research or teaching assistant to pay for your studies. For example, the northwest coast ...

Hi, Evaluating a structure for repair without a field visit is not good practice and has been found to be unethical in cases of subsequent structural failure. If you do not feel confident in your own evaluation I recommend finding an experienced engineer who can visit and evaluate the structure. ...

Designing the structure that supports components and cladding will be influenced by the type of cladding being attached to it. Each type of cladding has its own requirements. Deflection is likely to be the determining factor in some elements. I suggest finding a mentor that is in your firm ...

This is a critical topic, in my experience understanding cladding loads and glazing load as well as material capacity are tricky and the design is not easy. What have I seen? The reduced area loads are not properly applied during design The capacity of cladding assemblies is not properly ...