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​You are right Sr., the first thing to have in mind is why building permits are allowed in those risky places? The second thing to ask is why concrete or stone or even steel construction is not used instead of wood construction? The steel and concrete design for fire is more advanced (see link below) ...

​I prefer Excel, it is easier to reduce the amount of paper to be printed, that also comes with Office eliminating an additional software license. Mathcad is more intuitive and self explanatory, but it will produce a document with too many pages. I know Mathcad for researchers and students is probably ...

If your pad is bearing at grade you don't need to add any surcharge dead or live load around it, if the bottom of your pad is below grade then you have to add the surcharge effect on you bearing stress; I hope it clarify your doubt. ------------------------------ Roberto Nava Cuellar P.E., M.ASCE ...

​Roberto, I suggest you to contact the Texas board first, they will tell you how to proceed if is possible what you have in mind. The California board is another good option, but the examination process is more difficult due to the seismicity on that state. ------------------------------ Roberto ...