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<br />1. GOVERNING CODES:
<br />This design is based on the following codes:
<br />A. Florida Building Code, 2004 with 2006 additions.
<br />B. Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete ACI 318 (2002 EDITION)
<br />C. Specification for the Design, Fabrication, and Erection of Structural Steel for Building, ASD Design method.
<br />D. Structural Welding Code D1.1
<br />II. DESIGN LOADS:
<br />A. Wind load based on using the Florida Building Code methods of calculation for wind pressures and the
<br />following factors:
<br />1. Mean Roof Height of less than 30'-0"
<br />2. Wind speed of 110 MPH.
<br />3. Exposure Category'B'.
<br />4. Importance factor of 1.0 (Building Category II).
<br />5. Internal Pressure Coefficient of +/- 0.18 ("Enclosed" building).
<br />6. This building is NOT IN A WIND BORNE DEBRIS REGION as defined by Florida Building Code.
<br />B. Roof live load of 20 PSF with allowable load reductions based on area as outlined in the Florida Building
<br />Code. Roof drainage shall conform to the requirements of the Florida Plumbing Code Section 11. Overflow
<br />drains shall be located so that, in the event of the primary drains being blocked, no more than 3-1/2" of
<br />water can accumulate before entering the overflows.
<br />C. Roof dead load of 20 PSF.
<br />D. Allowable soil bearing of 2,000 PSF.
<br />III. DISCREPANCIES BETWEEN DRAWINGS & EXISTING CONDITIONS:
<br />These drawings were prepared based on field data gathered during the design process. However, as the
<br />demolition of the existing structure allows for better views of the existing structure, there may be discrepancies
<br />between the drawings & the actual conditions. These discrepancies should be brought to the attention of the
<br />architect immediately. Please confirm all dimensions to the existing structure before ordering, purchasing, or
<br />installing any new work.
<br />IV. SHOP DRAWINGS:
<br />A. Contractor shall allow for (10) ten business days for shop drawing review.
<br />B. Our office will accept shop drawings in both electronic and paper format.
<br />C. If the Shop Drawings are in a paper format, we will require (3) three copies minimum shall be submitted with
<br />(1) one copy to be retained by our office.
<br />D. If the Shop Drawings are in electronic format the following shall apply:
<br />1. The only accepted electronic format shall be Adobe PDF format.
<br />2. If the electronic files are e-mailed to our office, the e-mail address is Mail@Adams-Engineers.com and a
<br />faxed transmittal shall be sent to our office informing us of that the drawings were sent to our office by
<br />e-mail.
<br />3. If the electronic files are sent to our office as copied on a CD or DVD a transmittal shall be included in
<br />the package.
<br />4. The reviewed shop drawings shall be returned to Project Architect (or directed party) in either electronic
<br />format or paper format as directed by Client. If paper format is requested, it shall be blackline copies
<br />with any comments generated by our office in contrasting font or "boxed". Additionally we will invoice for
<br />the printing costs associated with the production of these drawings based on the prevailing prints costs
<br />in Tampa Bay Area.
<br />V. DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS:
<br />A. Do not scale these drawings for dimensions not given. Advise Project Architect of any conflicts between
<br />these drawings and the Architectural drawings. Verify all field conditions and confirm column locations in
<br />respect to architectural wall alignment prior to the start of work.
<br />B. These drawings are to be used in combination with the architectural, mechanical, plumbing and civil
<br />drawings. Refer to these other drawings for details that relate to structural components.
<br />C. These construction documents have been prepared from the most complete information available to the
<br />engineer. All data on existing construction conditions are approximate & shall be verified prior to
<br />commencing work.
<br />D. The contractor shall comply with the manufacturer's instructions & recommendations to the extent -printed
<br />information are more detailed or stringent than the requirements contained in the plans.
<br />E. The plans show the location of all fixtures & equipment & are intended to convey the general intent of the
<br />work in scope & layout. They are not intended to show in minute detail every & all of the accessories
<br />intended for the purpose of execution of the work, but it is understood that such details are part of this work.
<br />F. The Contractor shall perform no portion of the work at any time without Contract Documents or, where
<br />required, approved shop drawings, product data or supplemental details for such portion of the work.
<br />G. The Contractor is responsible for means and methods of construction to ensure the safety of the building
<br />until the structural system is completed. The structural system is unstable until all connections have been
<br />made and all concrete has reached the minimum design strength as specified in these drawings.
<br />H. The use of electronic files or reproductions of these contract documents by any contractor, subcontractor,
<br />erector, fabricator or material supplier in lieu of preparation of shop drawings signifies their acceptance of all
<br />information shown hereon as correct, and obligates themselves to any job expense, real or implied, arising
<br />due to any error that may occur hereon.
<br />VI. CONCRETE:
<br />A. Concrete strength requirement:
<br />1. 3,000 psi: Foundations, slab -on -grade, sidewalks
<br />B. Maximum Slump: 4" (+/- 1 ") for all concrete, except use 8"-11" for filling cells in block. Fly ash, if used, shall
<br />not exceed 20% by weight of total cementitious content. Slump limits shall be strictly adhered to.
<br />C. The concrete shall contain the maximum size aggregate permitted by ACI Code up to 3/4" maximum. The
<br />guidelines for maximum aggregate size are not greater than 1/5 the narrowest opening in the forms, and/or
<br />1/3 the depth of the slab.
<br />D. Concrete formwork: Concrete formwork shall be in a clean condition for use as finished surface forms.
<br />Forms shall not be removed until the concrete is of sufficient strength to support its own weight and
<br />proposed construction loads.
<br />E. Minimum Concrete Cover
<br />1. Concrete cast against and permanently exposed to earth = 3 inches.
<br />2. Concrete exposed to earth or weather = 1-1/2 inches
<br />3. Concrete not exposed to earth or weather = 3/4 inches
<br />F. Concrete must be batched, mixed, and transported in accordance with The Specifications for Ready -Mixed
<br />Concrete ASTM C94. Concrete shall be placed with -in 90 minutes of batch time.
<br />G. A qualified testing laboratory shall be retained to perform the following concrete tests. The concrete
<br />samples shall be taken in accordance with ASTM C 172 and specimens made in accordance with ASTM C
<br />31. Testing of specimens shall be in accordance with ASTM C 39. Each test shall consist of a minimum of
<br />3 cylinders. One sample shall be tested at 7 days, and one at 28 days. Reports showing the results of
<br />testing shall be submitted at the earliest possible date following testing and shall indicate date, time, weather
<br />conditions (temperature), composition of mix (per delivery ticket), slump, location of concrete, compressive
<br />strength, type of break, and other pertinent information helpful in the evaluation of the tests. All tests shall
<br />be sequentially numbered for easy identification. The concrete test cylinders shall be taken for each type of
<br />class of concrete and not less than once per daily pour, nor less than the following intervals:
<br />1. Footings and sidewalks: One set of samples for each 100 cubic yards of concrete placed, nor less than
<br />once per daily pour.
<br />2. Floor slabs: One set of samples for each 50 cubic yards of concrete placed, nor less than once per daily
<br />pour.
<br />3. Concrete beams & Columns: One set of samples for each 50 cubic yards of concrete placed, nor less
<br />than once per daily pour.
<br />4. Tilt wall panels: One set of samples for each 50 cubic yards of concrete placed, nor less than once per
<br />daily pour.
<br />H. Expansion and Contraction Joints: Floor (contraction) joints shall be saw cut or prefabricated at a maximum
<br />spacing of 2 to 3 times the slab thickness in feet (i.e. 8'-12' o/c for a 4" thick slab). These contraction joints
<br />shall be approximately 1/8" wide and extend to a minimum depth of 1/4 the slab thickness. A 1/4" perimeter
<br />expansion (isolation) joint shall be used at floors adjoining walls and around all columns. These isolation
<br />joints shall be formed by installing an asphalt impregnated fiber sheet that extends the entire thickness of
<br />the slab.
<br />VII. CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT:
<br />A. Reinforcing steel bars shall be Grade 60 (60 KSI ASTM A615) steel and tied with drawn steel wire.
<br />B. Welded Wire Fabric shall conform to ASTM A185.
<br />C. Placement of reinforcing steel shall be as shown on plans and per the "Manual of Standard Practice for
<br />Detailing Reinforced Concrete Structures", ACI 315 manual on placing steel reinforcing.
<br />D. Provide minimum lap splice of 48 bar diameters, but not less than 18 inches, for all reinforcing bars, unless
<br />noted otherwise. Stagger splices in adjacent bars at least 24 inches, except in beams and columns.
<br />E. In wall footings, grade beams and bond beams, provide bent bars at corners and intersections of the same
<br />number and size as the straight bars.
<br />F. Provide for an allowance of 1 % of the total reinforcing steel for the project to be fabricated and placed during
<br />progress of the work as may be directed by the Structural Engineer, in addition to the reinforcing steel
<br />indicated on the drawings. A credit for any unused quantity of this material at the end of the project shall be
<br />given to the Owner.
<br />VIII. CAST IN PLACE CONCRETE:
<br />A. The concrete supplier shall provide mix designs of all concrete used in structural applications.
<br />B. When pouring against earth, the embankment shall be wetted first and all pours on direct sun days will be
<br />misted at least twice following initial set. Isolation joints shall be provided at all columns and expansion felt
<br />at the perimeter of the slab.
<br />C. Finish on the surface of floor shall be machined troweled followed by hand finishing as required.
<br />D. Exterior walks and parking areas to be light brushed finished.
<br />E. Curing of concrete shall be in accordance with ACI 318.
<br />IX. FOUNDATIONS:
<br />A. Maximum soil bearing pressure used for design ....... 2000 PSF
<br />B. Notify Engineer if footing excavation reveals unsuitable or unstable soils, or materials or conditions not
<br />anticipated in the area.
<br />C. Concrete placement shall occur immediately after footing excavation & placement of reinforcing steel. Any
<br />freestanding water shall be pumped out of footing excavation prior to concrete placement
<br />D. A qualified testing laboratory shall be retained to perform the following minimum in -place density tests: This
<br />suggested testing shall be used in absence of a testing program suggested by a soil engineer as contained
<br />in a soil report performed for this project.
<br />1. One density test for each 2,500 square feet of compacted subgrade.
<br />2. One density test at each column.
<br />3. One density test per 50 feet of wall footing.
<br />X. STRUCTURAL STEEL:
<br />A. Fabrication and erection of structural steel shall be in accordance with AISC "Specification for the Design,
<br />Fabrication and Erection of Structural Steel for Buildings" (latest edition).
<br />B. Structural steel team qualifications shall be:
<br />1. Fabricator Qualifications: A qualified fabricator who participates in the AISC Certification Program and is
<br />designated an AISC Certified Plant, Category "Standard for Steel Building Structures" (STD) at time of
<br />bid.
<br />2. Erector Qualifications: A qualified installer who participates in the AISC Certification Program and is
<br />designated an AISC Certified Erector, Category "Certified Steel Erector" (CSE) at time of bid.
<br />C. Structural steel shapes (used as beams and columns) shall conform to ASTM A992 Grade 50 KSI unless
<br />otherwise noted on the contract drawings.
<br />D. Plates, channels, rods, anchor bolts and angles shall conform to ASTM A36 unless otherwise noted of the
<br />contract drawings.
<br />E. Steel pipe shall conform to ASTM A53 Grade B or ASTM A501.
<br />F. Structural tubing shall conform to ASTM A500 Grade B (46 KSI minimum).
<br />G. All bolts (except anchor bolts) shall be high strength (HSB) shall conform to ASTM A325, 3/4" diameter
<br />unless noted otherwise. High strength bolts shall be used unless specifically noted on the drawings.
<br />H. All welding shall be performed by certified welders in accordance with AWS "Code for Arc and Gas Welding
<br />in Building Construction" (latest edition). The minimum electrode used shall be E70xx Low Hydrogen
<br />electrodes unless otherwise specified.
<br />I. Structural steel shall be primed painted with one coat of light gray primer meeting the minimum requirements
<br />of Federal Specification TT-P-664 or Steel Structures Painting Council Specification 15-68T, Type I. All
<br />members to receive spray on fire proofing shall not be painted.
<br />J. All beams shall be fabricated and erected natural camber up
<br />K. Connections may be single shear plate (or double angle) framed beam connections per AISC unless noted
<br />otherwise. All bolts shall be 3/4" diameter A-325-N unless noted otherwise. Shop connections may be
<br />bolted or welded, with welded connections equal to bolted connections. All bolts shall be tightened snug
<br />tight with suitable nuts and hardened washers unless noted otherwise. Design connections for the larger of
<br />either the shear value shown on the drawings or 75% of the maximum shear listed in the tables for
<br />"Allowable uniform load in Kips for beams laterally supported" at the bottom of each page in the "Properties
<br />And Reaction Values" Part 2 of the latest edition of the AISC "Manual Of Steel Construction".
<br />L. Splicing of structural steel where not detailed is not permitted with out prior written approval of the structural
<br />engineer.
<br />M. Structural openings, supports, anchors, etc. around or affected by mechanical, electrical and plumbing
<br />equipment shall be verified with the equipment purchased before proceeding with structural work affected.
<br />N. Provide for an allowance of 1 % of the total structural steel for the project to be fabricated and placed during
<br />progress of the work as may be directed by the Structural Engineer, in addition to the reinforcing steel
<br />indicated on the drawings. A credit for any unused quantity of this material at the end of the project shall be
<br />given to the Owner.
<br />XI. LIGHT GAUGE STEEL FRAMING:
<br />A. The light gauge steel framing members specified are based on structural properties of Dale/Incor. Members
<br />may be supplied by other manufacturers provided the members meet or exceed the structural properties as
<br />specified in Dale/Incor catalog.
<br />B. Standards:
<br />1. American Iron and Steel Institute (A.I.S.I.) "Design of Cold Formed Steel Structural Members".
<br />2. American Welding Society (A.W.S.) D1.3, Structural Welding Code - Sheet Steel".
<br />C. Track shall be securely anchored to the supporting structures as shown using the specified fasteners.
<br />Concrete anchors shall be installed after full compressive strength has been achieved.
<br />D. Studs shall be plumbed, aligned and securely attached to the flange or webs of both upper and lower tracks.
<br />E. Wall studs bridging shall be attached in a manner to prevent stud rotation.
<br />F. Temporary bracing shall be provided until erection is completed.
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<br />I CERTIFY TO THE BEST OF MY
<br />KNOWLEDGE THAT THE
<br />DRAWINGS & SPECIFICATIONS
<br />COMPLY WITH THE APPLICABLE
<br />MINIMUM BUILDING CODES
<br />ISSUE DATE
<br />12-05-08
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<br />REVISIONS A
<br />SWET NUMBER
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