June 12, 2024
The 2023 Florida Building Code (Eighth Edition) as well as the 2024 International Building Code recently added provisions and design requirements for tornado loads, in accordance […]
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June 5, 2024
When it comes to ensuring the safety and integrity of balconies in public lodging establishments, Florida has stringent regulations in place. At Florida Engineering, we understand […]
April 29, 2024
This article pertains to the design, analysis, and code provisions pertaining to shallow foundations only (foundations whose depth does not exceed their width). 1. Why does […]
March 6, 2024
In the heart of Florida, where the balance between development and environmental preservation is constantly being negotiated, the importance of sustainable septic systems has never been […]
February 27, 2024
What is Exposure Category? The determination of wind pressure on a structure depends on multiple factors such as: Exposure Category is the parameter that quantifies the […]
February 21, 2024
What is Risk Category? Per ASCE 7-22, Sec 1.5.1, Risk Category of a structure is the measure of the “risk to human life, health, and welfare […]
February 12, 2024
Engineering Considerations and Best Practices The provision of rectangular openings within concrete beams has gained prominence in contemporary construction due to the demand for adaptable and […]
November 8, 2023
On May 30, 2023, Governor Ron DeSantis’s signature sealed the enactment of HB1379, ushering in significant revisions to various statutes linked to Basin Management Action Plans […]
July 31, 2023
