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  1.  Should a professional utilize the ASD (“Allowable Stress Design”) method or the LRFD (“Load Resistance Factored Design”) method when calculating the required wind pressure for use with tested / approved systems?
  2.  ASCE 7 EXPOSURE CATEGORIES AND HOW EXPOSURE ‘D’ WORKS
  3.  Why are spacing, edge distance, and embedment important for concrete anchors?
  4.  Mean Roof Height (ASCE 7)
  5.  ASCE 7 Wall and Roof Zones Explained

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  1.  Requirements of Plan Reviewers When Denying Permits in Florida
  2.  About Impact Requirements & Mechanical Equipment in the Florida Building Code
  3.  Proof Florida Product Approvals and NOA’s Don’t Require The Original Engineering Seal
  4.  ASCE Risk Categories Explained
  5.  Florida Statewide Approvals (FSA) – Quality Assurance and Validator Requirements
  6.  Is A Top Rail Required For A Glass Railing?
  7.  Flood Engineering Glossary
  8.  Flood Resistant Design & Floodproofing of Buildings
  9.  Is Steel or Reinforcing or Fibermesh Required in Posts & Footings of Building Components?
  10.  What is the HVHZ – High Velocity Hurricane Zone – in Florida?

Engineering Principles ( 29 )

  1.  ASCE Risk Categories Explained
  2.  ASCE Wind Speed Risk Category To Use with Signs & Building Components On-Off Buildings
  3.  Perforated Design Method vs. Segmented Design Methods for Shear Walls
  4.  About Lag Bolts-Screws In Wood – Size – Pullout – Shear
  5.  Flood Engineering Glossary
  6.  Flood Resistant Design & Floodproofing of Buildings
  7.  Is Steel or Reinforcing or Fibermesh Required in Posts & Footings of Building Components?
  8.  How to Find Wind Speed Using the Applied Technology Council Hazards by Location Website
  9.  Types of At-Grade Footings Explained
  10.  What’s the difference between aluminum T5 and T6 temper (like 6063-T5 vs 6063-T6 alloy)?

Our Company How To's ( 10 )

  1.  Technical Evaluation Report – TER – Types of Product Evaluations Typically Performed By Engineering Express
  2.  ExpressPass Help Page & FAQ
  3.  Starter List in Evaluating Your Building Component For Product Approvals & TER’s
  4.  CAD Drafting Guidelines for Engineering Express Plan Submissions
  5.  Whats The Difference Between a Digitally Sealed Plan and a Scanned Digital Copy of a Plan?
  6.  Typical Information Needed For Engineering Design of a Patio-Pergola Roof
  7.  Job Submittal Checklist For Screened Enclosures, Open, & Enclosed Patios
  8.  How To Submit A Ground Mounted Sign Template
  9.  How To Submit A Wall Mounted Sign Template
  10.  How to use the ASCE 7-10 Components & Cladding Wind Pressure Calculator

General ( 15 )

  1.  Technical Evaluation Report – TER – Types of Product Evaluations Typically Performed By Engineering Express
  2.  Whats The Difference Between a Digitally Sealed Plan and a Scanned Digital Copy of a Plan?
  3.  Master Plan Sheet – Product Evaluation – TER Explained
  4.  PRODUCT APPROVALS ARE NOT ALWAYS REQUIRED! HERE’S WHY:
  5.  Types of At-Grade Footings Explained
  6.  Typical Information Needed For Engineering Design of a Patio-Pergola Roof
  7.  When is an Engineer Seal Required, Why Do We Write ‘Draft’ on Unsealed Work, And About Digital Seals
  8.  Can a Building Inspector or Plan Reviewer Deny The Use of a TER or Master Plan Sheet?
  9.  When is a Miami Dade NOA or FL Product Approval required, and how do TER’s & Master Plans Fit In?
  10.  What do I do if a TER or Master Plan isn’t enough for a permit?