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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

K. Have correct factors for wind and
seismic forces been used in frame
and individual elements analysis?
L. Have interior partitions been
designed for horizontal loads
including code minimums?
M. Are large changes in mass or stiff-
ness accounted for in analysis?
N. Are discontinuities accounted for in
lateral load-resisting system?
O. Have story and building drifts been
calculated?
P. Are expansion joints consistent
with calculated horizontal displace-
ment and code requirements?
Q. Have nonstructural elements, i.e.,
piping, ceiling, roof-mounted
equipment, been designed to resist
both seismic and wind loads?
V. Foundation
A. Do foundation loads match load-
ings assumed by soils engineer?
B. Have earth pressures, including
effect of surcharges and sloping fill,
been included in design?
C. Has correct assumption of use of
active or passive forces been
applied?
D. Do all wall elements have adequate
resistance through friction, cohe-
sion, or passive pressures?
E. Have hydrostatic forces been
applied to the wall, or have ade-
quate steps been taken to remove
pressures?
F. Was weight of soil slabs and super-
imposed loads included in design of
footings?

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