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DESIGN-CONSTRUCTION PROCESS 1.31
TABLE 1.2 Council of American Structural Engineers Calculation Review Checklist (Continued)
Project: Project Manager: Reviewer:
Project No.: Engineer: Date:
Item Yes No N/A Comment
E. Has structure been evaluated based
on possible future occupancies that
will relocate partitions and corridors?
III. Vertical Loads
A. Verified that there are no circuitous
support paths for framing members?
B. Has weight of cladding been
included in design of members?
C. Is distribution of loads logical?
D. Have uplift loads been considered
and noted?
IV. Lateral Loads
A. Is there a clear load path for all
loading to foundations?
B. Are horizontal elements capable
of transferring loads to vertical
elements?
C. Does distortion of frame appear to
be consistent with configuration of
structure and loadings?
D. Have proper dead loads been used
to determine base shear?
E. Have diaphragms been properly
designed?
F. Have relative rigidities been
considered?
G. Have overturning forces been prop-
erly considered?
H. Have tie-downs and uplift forces
been adequately addressed?
I. Have loads been properly applied?
J. Are all exterior walls capable of
withstanding both inward and out-
ward forces?
