What does a structural engineer do? well, frankly, I could make an educated guess, but the fact of the matter is that I did not know anything concrete about the function of one of the core members of the design team. So...I went to wikipedia...there I learned that
"Structural engineers are responsible for producing engineering design or analysis. ..Experienced engineers would be responsible for the structural design and integrity of an entire system, such as how a building in its entirety resists vertical and lateral forces on it without collapsing or failing to function.
The role of a structural engineer today involves a significant understanding of both static and dynamic loading, and the structures that are available to resist them. The complexity of modern structures often requires great creativity in order to support and resist the loads they are subjected to. A structural engineer will typically have a three, four or five year undergraduate degree, followed by a minimum of three years of professional practice before being able to be considered fully qualified.[5]
Structural engineers are licensed or accredited by different learned societies and regulatory bodies around the world (for example, the Institution of Structural Engineers in the UK)[5]. Depending on the degree course they have studied, they may be accredited (or licensed) as just structural engineers, or as civil and as structural engineers."
well, so there you go. I suppose that the tower, though only 29.51 feet in hieght, will generate a more aggressive architectural, and loading, challenge than those ordinarily encountered in Nosara building. I am glad that Guillermo reviewed the work of the prior enggineer critically, and I hope that the new one is more creative and competent. I dont actually know the name of the guy we are using, but if his work is good, I will pass it along so that you all, loyal resders, might benefit.
"Structural engineers are responsible for producing engineering design or analysis. ..Experienced engineers would be responsible for the structural design and integrity of an entire system, such as how a building in its entirety resists vertical and lateral forces on it without collapsing or failing to function.
The role of a structural engineer today involves a significant understanding of both static and dynamic loading, and the structures that are available to resist them. The complexity of modern structures often requires great creativity in order to support and resist the loads they are subjected to. A structural engineer will typically have a three, four or five year undergraduate degree, followed by a minimum of three years of professional practice before being able to be considered fully qualified.[5]
Structural engineers are licensed or accredited by different learned societies and regulatory bodies around the world (for example, the Institution of Structural Engineers in the UK)[5]. Depending on the degree course they have studied, they may be accredited (or licensed) as just structural engineers, or as civil and as structural engineers."
well, so there you go. I suppose that the tower, though only 29.51 feet in hieght, will generate a more aggressive architectural, and loading, challenge than those ordinarily encountered in Nosara building. I am glad that Guillermo reviewed the work of the prior enggineer critically, and I hope that the new one is more creative and competent. I dont actually know the name of the guy we are using, but if his work is good, I will pass it along so that you all, loyal resders, might benefit.
posted by warnerk at
5:38 PM
1 Comments:
You said "though only 29.51 feet in height, will generate a more aggressive architectural, and loading, challenge than those ordinarily encountered in Nosara building".
Not sure I am buying that. Looking through you DatumZero pictures I see you are already using steel construction (which we plan also). At that point, building up with steel should really not be any more difficult. Our guy plans on drilling good size holes in the ground an cementing those puppies in, allowing a nice cantilevered look hanging over our edge, which is much steeper than yours. Granted, we are not going up 4 stories, but it should be like an tiny office building. Our guy will bring his crew from San Jose to do the job in Mal Pais (which is probably more difficult than Nosara to get to). When pricing 2 years ago it would be about $75/sqft for "upscale", including teak floors.
At any rate, love the design, the only thing I would think about is the vertical supports. I would want a more substantial feel, with thicker posts. Just looks like a skinny teenager waiting to get a little leg muscle. But that is minor, over all great. Hope you get good news on pricing.
Pete.
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