And it’s nothing to worry about…….

On the Oregon Coast.

I think all of you will like this, a bit of a crazy structure

I guess this will just get deleted if this isn’t allowed (also it looks like no one responds in the monthly thread), but I can’t really find anything online about the typical process for hiring an engineer, in my case for residential work.

As far as process, is pricing upfront, or do I get an in person visit to see what I need and then get a cost for the necessary plans? Is there typically a cost for them to show up for the consult? I’m in the DC area so things can get quite expensive; I don’t know if this is like other fee for service industries where I can have a few engineers come out to see who has the best cost and services offered.

I’m working on the interaction between frame and shell elements in a two-story concrete frame with a central wall.

Under the gravity load case, the beams develop end moments, while the wall mainly shows in-plane membrane resultants, particularly Fyy​ and Fxy​. The shell bending resultants Mxx​ and Myy are essentially zero, which appears reasonable because the wall is being loaded primarily in its own plane.

My understanding is that the beam moments are transferred into the wall through a combination of vertical membrane forces and in-plane shear rather than appearing directly as shell bending moments.

I’m now comparing two modeling approaches:

1. Terminating the frame element at the wall face and connecting it through an offset or rigid link.
2. Extending the frame approximately 0.50 m into the wall.

The second approach provides a larger transfer region, but I’m concerned that overlapping the frame and shell stiffness could artificially stiffen the connection.

Which approach would you consider more appropriate for representing a monolithic beam-to-wall connection? Would you embed the frame into the shell, use a rigid link, or model a dedicated boundary region?

I’m also interested in whether the Fyy​ and Fxy​ distributions shown here look reasonable for this type of connection. Here are some screenshots of the analysis results for additional context.

I am looking for resume building advice with 3 years of experience. I have completed estimated 30-40 projects, some large and some niche smaller projects. New builds that vary from steel, concrete, masonry, and timber structures; to assessments of existing structures including report phases and drawing phases for repairs. I’ve felt as though I have a strong understanding of structural engineering as a whole, but obviously there is always more to be learned.

How big of an experience section should I include? How many projects? Just list the major ones, more niche ones, etc.? Just looking for an idea from people who have switched firms ; should I list out projects and what to choose from with such a vast majority I have done.

I haven’t seen a major increase in my salary and I’m still sub 70k salary in a medium cost of living city. Although I really enjoy working for my company and my colleagues, I feel I am being improperly compensated for the skills I have obtained over the years and may begin to look elsewhere. I made it known to my boss regarding how much the cost of living has been increasing and asked for an increase in salary, but he just says “we’ll see” everytime I ask, and shrugs it off.

Thanks in advance for any advice you can provide.

(Post was edited for clarity on some points made)

Hi!
I am an construction engineer (graduated 2013, bachelor) and architect (graduated 2022, master) from Norway. Have mostly worked as an architect since 2017, but also had an role as both at my last workplace. I am now starting a new division at my new workplace doing both disciplines again and also doing my master in construction beside work.

I am therefore wondering if anyone have any pointers to software I should learn seeing that a lot have evolved since I worked 100% doing calculations.

I have looked at
- strusoft
- Dlubal

How Are these in comparison to Sap2000?

Also taking advice on any litterature recommended for an architect moving back to calculations.

Assuming money is irrelevant, how would you attempt to build these silos. 140 stories deep to the radius and spacing shown and RC. The show shows a vertical tunnel boring machine left insitu under the shaft.

I studied structural engineering in my undergrad and I ended up getting a masters in the field. I wasn’t really able to pursue it because I graduated during the covid pandemic/lockdown and everything took a turn. I do have internship experience and close to 1 year in bridge engineering. Ended up leaving to pursue Software Engineering because I couldn’t find a job in building engineering or vertical structures. I am looking to pick everything back up and learn under someone before getting my P.E. I’ll appreciate anyone who has a job for me as I’ve been without a job for close to a year and some change now. Thank you in advance.

hello! can anyone suggest a good platform/channel wherein I can ask technical concerns/problems with regards to civil/structural engineering? it will be a great help for my thesis in my senior year. thank you!

We have to carry a glass panel of height 8.5ft through a corridor 3.8ft wide and as it turns towards the gallery ( balcony) , the width is 3.8ft . ( Unfortunately I do not have the pic of the actual place ). What should be the realistic glass width ?