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  1. SE_FL

    Learning Revit on your own

    I second the recommendation for Revit LT. You will find that every company uses Revit differently, some for drafting, some for true sections and isometrics, some for calculations and/or takeoffs (which will require Full with STR). But you should be able to get the basics and standards covered...
  2. SE_FL

    Requirement for degree from ABET school

    You need to read the rules for Nevada. Most states will technically allow it, but after the evaluation they will provide a list of classes that you will need to take at an ABET accredited school before they agree to the equivalent degree. My buddy had a Masters in Structural Engineering and...
  3. SE_FL

    How to find Freelancing Opportunities

    I would find competitors to your old firm by online searches if you have to. Then cold-call them and ask if they need help and tell them where you worked and for how long. Name dropping may work if the industry is tight enough in that market. You might be able to reproduce some previous work...
  4. SE_FL

    one house built to last

    It’s not a code issue, it’s either age of construction or problems with design/construction/inspections.
  5. SE_FL

    Is it me or ASCE seminar pricing crazy?

    The only reason I signed up is because ASCE gives a discount on professional liability insurance through Lloyd’s of London (brokered by Pearl). The price when I started out went from $7000/annual to $3500/annual. That paid my member dues and now I get 5 free PDH’s each year.
  6. SE_FL

    Is it me or ASCE seminar pricing crazy?

    I am consistently disappointed in their webinars for being too basic and introductory. I would hope the seminar is that expensive because they save the content for the in-person classes.  I was on a live webinar and the instructor was asked if he could provide an example of a slab design (which...
  7. SE_FL

    software for residential home design / timber design

    For residential drafting, I see a lot of contractors and home designers using Chief Architect. Then they need a design professional (architect or engineer) to provide the sizing, spacing, details, notes. For timber design I like the US version of WoodWorks. It can do shearwalls with a little...
  8. SE_FL

    Sealing Drawings, do you submit calcs? At same cost?

    In FL we only submit design calcs when in the scope. In Miami Dade County they have engineers on staff to review design calcs so it is a requirement in that jurisdiction.  I’ve also been required to submit it on projects involving the railroad companies for improvements on their property.  When...
  9. SE_FL

    Title Block Initials

    We typically used this box so that if contractors/clients had questions they would know who to call for questions. It is always difficult to get a response from the EOR in a timely fashion. It was up to the Project Manager to answer the easy questions and to bubble up changes or clarification to...
  10. SE_FL

    Pt foundation over compacted select fill

    I would follow the geotechnical report. It’s fairly standard stuff here in FL in flood zones. 
  11. SE_FL

    Just got Revit 2019 and Robot Structural 2019

    I don't use ROBOT but I do use Revit. Revit  2019 has better functionality as a platform than 2018 in regards to having multiple windows open and organized on the computer screen. I would be interested to see a study that compares ROBOT to RISA to see the following: 1. ease and speed of...
  12. SE_FL

    Florida License Numbers

    I passed the April 2016 exam in FL, found out the result May 19th, and received my number just before June 15th. I immediately ordered my seal and embosser, then it took another two weeks to get the 11x17 paper certificate (which was folded into my mailbox). They were in no rush. The good news...
  13. SE_FL

    Pedestrian Bridge Collapse - Florida International University

    That link has been taken down. Does anyone have pdf they can send me? -Terry
  14. SE_FL

    New Orleans Vacation Tips

    My wife and are taking our first vacation since I started up my new company in September. I have been super busy and working day and night since day one, so this is much needed. We have a babysitter keeping the kids for four days and are headed to New Orleans on a Thursday. Does anyone any...
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    Question about Georgia Structural PE

    That doesn't sound correct at all. You pass the PE to called a PE. You generally pass the SE to be called a SE. In Georgia, I believe you are allowed to take/pass the SE to be a PE. Your best source would be to contact the state board. But the website below does not list GA as having Full...
  16. SE_FL

    Slab

    If you have this question on the exam you may be given a starting point. Otherwise you will have to assume a thickness to evaluate the dead load for the shear and moment calcs. But generally, I have seen heavy loads are controlled by shear and longer spans are controlled by moment, but not...
  17. SE_FL

    What does the Fox say?

    I think you're looking to "protect a workbook" or "protect a worksheet". https://support.office.com/en-us/article/Protect-a-workbook-7e365a4d-3e89-4616-84ca-1931257c1517 https://support.office.com/en-us/article/protect-a-worksheet-3179efdb-1285-4d49-a9c3-f4ca36276de6 This article explain the...
  18. SE_FL

    Starting a Consulting LLC

    I have four friends that are attorneys and about six accountants, and the attorneys in my city don't like setting up LLC's and only a few accountants will do it and explain the benefits of each way. There are a few ways and they all have benefits/risks. But in Florida, the state statues changed...
  19. SE_FL

    Waiting period between FE & PE

    Generally the timing comes down to state registration times. Most states will not allow you to apply to take the PE until the board approves your FE results. Then the application process may take a couple months and you may miss a registration deadline for the exam you want to sit for. But to...
  20. SE_FL

    PE Civil and Construction Depth Exam Prep and Reference Materials

    I could use another copy of the ACI 318-14, I sent you a PM last week. I have no use for the others.
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