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TABLE 1.1 Council of American Structural Engineers Design Criteria Checklist (Continued)

Project: Project Manager: Reviewer:
Project No.: Engineer: Date:

Item Yes No N/A Comment
I. Have design criteria been deter-
mined and specified for all struc-
tural elements that are to be
designed by specialty engineer?
J. Was selection of structural system
based upon economics?
K. Did architect/client sign off on
structural system employed?
L. Was architect/client provided with
design criteria for design of doors
and windows for wind?
M. Was design of any structural ele-
ments based upon any special field
observation, inspection, or testing
requirements?
N. Are any uncommon material prop-
erties or strengths utilized in design
of any elements?
O. Has architect/client been apprised
of vibration characteristics of
structure?
P. Have serviceability considerations
been considered?
1. Concrete crack control
2. Corrosion considerations
3. Materials shrinkage
IV. Documents
A. Have design criteria been specified
on drawings, i.e., live loads, snow
loads, etc.?
B. Have all material properties been
listed on drawings?
C. Do specifications reference the
proper building codes?
D. Do calculations list all design crite-
ria, building codes, and material
properties utilized in design?

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