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TABLE 1.2 Council of American Structural Engineers Calculation Review Checklist

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

Item Yes No N/A Comment

I. General
A. Are calculations dated, numbered,
and initialed by designer?
B. Have design criteria been included
in calculations?
C. Does design have any unusual fea-
tures that should be noted?
D. Does design, in general, meet
design requirements of the architect
and other professionals?
E. Is design complete?
F. Is method of resisting lateral loads
noted?
G. Have computer models been graph-
ically verified?
H. Is design required by contract for
miscellaneous items such as stairs,
handrails?
I. Does design appear visually cor-
rect, i.e., larger spans have larger
members?
J. Does design need to be based on
specific ICBO evaluation reports?
II. Structural System
A. Has a statement of economic fac-
tors influencing the selection of
structural system been provided?
B. Is structure designed to be modular
with repeating elements where
possible?
C. Does structure meet stated fire
requirements, including minimum
sizes of steel members?
D. Does structure fit within space limi-
tations of building, including seated
connections and concrete
haunches?

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