Helpful information on the use of our many company systems & resources
Engineering Express provides structural design evaluations of various types of mechanical equipment exposed to weather. There are four (4) evaluation types typically performed, each with their own benefits and limitations of use. This article explores each type and provides examples and summary of output. Some notes to first understand: All tiers listed include a ‘tie-down…
VIP clients that are members of the ExpressPass system enjoy instant project ordering, tracking, communication, & file access with transparent pricing, priority service, & many proprietary features. Click here to go to the ExpressPass launch page. View & Download the Help Guide Watch the introductory video: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: What is and what isn’t…
Designers and manufacturers create building products based on how they think people will use them and conditions they will resist through their life cycle. To create a product that is safe and easy to use, one requirement is to determine the product’s performance in various weather conditions in conformance to applicable federal, state and local…
Engineering Express Drafting Shop Drawings – Tips & Tricks We at Engineering Express pride ourselves with the quality of our work. The key for a nicely presented set of engineered drawings is consistency. In this article we explore several guidelines we follow when creating structural engineered shop drawings for our client or modifying drawings…
HISTORY Back in the day, kings used wax to seal an envelope to prove its authenticity. That seal evolved over time to become variations of paper embossing and ink ‘wet’ sealing up until this day to certify blueprints by architects and engineers. In today’s digital world, a more secure solution is needed. SCANNING The FAX…
Here’s a chart illustrating some of the many dimensions and components we need to design an open patio / pergola / carport / louvered roof type structure. In addition to these items, we would need information sch as material types, extrusion dimensions, connections, foundation, and much more. Find the questions we need in our smart…
Engineering Express provides signed & sealed design plans for various types of screened enclosures, sun rooms, & open / enclosed patios attached to a main residence or freestanding. Please review the checklist below & make sure you complete all necessary steps before submitting your sketch1,2. Projects are submitted to us through our ExpressPass system by…
Engineering Express provides structural certifications for GROUND MOUNTED signs. We certify the stability of the pole in the ground with/without a footing, the supporting poles, and if necessary, the sign structure itself. This tutorial explains how to create a sign project for our review and certification using our base template1, 2. Please review the checklist…
Engineering Express provides structural certifications for WALL MOUNTED signs attached to a main structure. This tutorial explains how to create a sign project for our review and certification using our base template1, 2. Please review the checklist below and make sure you complete all necessary steps before uploading your project. Projects are submitted to us…
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