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1 Structural Design
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What are the typical structural costs for a concrete building?
50 - 100 $/sqft -
Typical fees for a structural consultant?
1-3% of total cost -
What are the BC Building Code's Letters of Assurance?
Legal documents putting responsibility on the professional
Schedule B - Commitment to field review and assurance of professional design
Schedule C - Assurance of field review and compliance (before occupancy) -
What are the major tasks structural consultants do in addition to their fee?
- Consult with architect
- Provide information to builder/support during construction
- Structural design/drawings
- Conduct Field Review -
What is the definition of a limit state?
Condition of a building rendering it incapable of not fulfilling its intended use -
What happens when a member reaches its ULS
The structure is no longer safe -
What happens when a member reaches its SLS? What could cause this?
Restricted use of the building, excessive deflection -
What is the range of live loads?
1.9 - 4.8 kPa -
If tributary area is very large? What will be the reduction factor on LL?
0.3 -
What are the resistance factors for concrete, steel and prestressing steel?
0.65, 0.85, 0.9
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