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The information contained herein is offered as an unbiased list of firms and services that complement the services offered by Engineering Express. The information is provided with no guarantee or endorsement of any kind and not with our recommendation. We strive to achieve a well-rounded list of services to offer our clients and the public numerous alternatives …
Glossary of Building Component Engineering Terms & Abbreviations These terms are published by Engineering Express to coincide with help menus for our online tools & published articles and as they relate to the Building Component Design industry. See also our FLOOD ENGINEERING GLOSSARY for more terms related to flood engineering. See Also SUNROOM TERMINOLOGY for …
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 below include …
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. Engineering documents are …
What is a Product Performance Evaluation & A TER? A product performance evaluation or TER (Technical Evaluation Report) is a set of general instructions describing how to assemble a building product to a given performance limit without regard to a specific installation location. Example of a Technical Evaluation Report (TER) Unlike a location-specific (or site-specific) …
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Here’s a chart illustrating some of the many dimensions and components needed to design a site specific open patio / pergola / carport / louvered roof type structure. It’s best if you start with an existing Master Plan from one of our manufacturer partners. Mark those up & create your sketches using the information from …
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In Florida (as well as mast all states): 1. If an engineer produces a drawing that is not a final plan, it needs to be sealed and stated as such. Releasing unsealed plans violates Florida Administrative Code 61G15-23.001 as highlighted below. 2. If the drawings an engineer produces are final plans, they need to be signed …
We’re frequently asked by our clients where they can purchase many of the products specified in our plans. Below is a growing list of products1 for your reference. FEATURING PRODUCTS BY: CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW TO FIND THE PRODUCT(S) YOU ARE LOOKING FOR: General Extrusions Eastern Metal Supply Standard Extrusion & Sheet Products Eastern …
Have You Been Denied For A Building Permit Using One Of Our TER’s? Plan reviewers have the authority to question any document submitted to their building department for permit. But they also must follow code-written guidelines in their review & approval. Let’s explore the code and your options if our building product evaluations are not …
Florida Product Approval & Miami-Dade NOA : What You Need to Know Florida Building Code (FBC) vs International Building Code (IBC) Florida stands out as one of the few states that requires statewide product evaluations before products can be permitted or installed. While the IBC includes similar provisions, the FBC enforces them more consistently, and …
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Why Your TER Might Get Rejected — and How to Fix It A Technical Evaluation Report (TER) is an engineer-certified evaluation of a product’s structural performance limits (wind, gravity, etc.). However, submitting a TER alone does not guarantee approval by a permitting authority. Various factors during the permit review process can lead to additional requirements …
What’s a TER & Master Plan? TER’s or Technical Evaluation Reports (formally ‘Master Plans’) are Evaluation Reports That describe the limitations of use for a building product. TER’s are used in conjunction with a design professional’s site-specific adaptation of the document for use on a structure. TER’s must bear the original signature and raised seal …
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What’s A TER? A TER, or Technical Evaluation Report, are engineer-certified, code-compliant evaluation of a building products performance limitations. They provide limiting capacities for wind, snow, seismic, and other forces for a variety of product sizes and installation conditions. TER for a gutter beam for Eastern Metal Supply. What Doesn’t A TER Do? TER’s don’t …
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TER – Technical Evaluation Report (Product Performance Evaluation) Explained A TER or Technical Evaluation Report, is an engineering evaluation based on testing and/or rational analysis for the performance of a building product or component. In the case of Engineering Express, we are evaluating the structural aspects of a product only. The authority for a qualified …
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While the 1/3 stress increase is all but a memory, this article explains its history & origin. The one-third stress increase has a long history of use in Allowable Stress Design (ASD). It is most commonly used to account for the improbability of two transient loads concurrently acting at their maximum lifetime values– for example, …
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