Posts by Beaver Builder Addons
Saint Louis Zoo Primate House Outdoor Expansion
On May 22, 2019, the Saint Louis Zoo debuted its plans for the creation of Primate Canopy Trails, an $11.5 million, 35,000-square-foot outdoor expansion of the Primate House. Construction for Primate Canopy Trails is underway and is scheduled to open to the public in 2021. Primate Canopy Trails will consist of eight new outdoor homes for…
Read MoreDelegated Design in Specs for Glazing Systems
Delegated Design in Specs for Glazing Systems We’ve been asked to review several engineering company’s calculation packages and found engineers stamping calculations that don’t meet specifications and code requirements. Please check your calculation packages to be sure. We found: 1. DL of the frame was not taken into consideration (flexure/axial load interaction). Typical C-Beam Calculations did…
Read MoreArchitects – Glazing System Engineering Design & Consulting
Architects – Glazing System Engineering Design & Consulting Design Development/Construction Documents Phase Scope of Work Existing Structure Review Perform a review of the existing structural drawings and original curtain wall installation. The purpose of this review is two fold: To evaluate and understand the structure and intended support originally designed for the existing curtain wall.…
Read MoreAre manufacturer’s storefront wind load charts comprehensive?
Manufacturer Storefront Wind Load Manufacturer storefront wind load charts as produced by storefront manufactures are used by glazing contractors and sales reps for size and spacing during the pricing and planning stages of glazing projects. In the past this has not been much of a problem because typical AE specifications has not required delegated design…
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