Project Description
I have a new modular product that attaches directly to commercial and residential walls, and I need a licensed Structural PE to confirm the wall-anchorage strategy and overall frame strength before we release it to production. The scope is a full structural load and anchorage analysis that shows the system is safe, serviceable, and installable in the field.
What the study must cover
• Static structural load combinations that include: dead loads, vertical gravity, eccentric/moment effects, connection loads, wall anchorage loads, and an explicit check of deflection limits.
• Verification of installation-tolerance cases such as uneven fastening or misaligned brackets.
• A safety-factor / overload review in line with current building-code practice.
Key performance items I am most concerned about
• Capacity of the wall anchorage.
• Strength of the frame connections.
• Finished (in-service) weight of each modular unit.
• Stud spacing and fastener pattern options.
• Mid-span and overall deflection under full service load.
Deliverables
1. Calculation package (hand calcs or FEA output) that tracks every assumption, load path, and factor of safety.
2. Sketches or mark-ups that show required fastener patterns and any reinforcement plates, if needed.
3. Brief summary letter I can share with the fabrication and installation teams.
Please include the software you plan to use (e.g., RISA, STAAD, SAP2000, or similar) and confirm your PE licensure jurisdiction. I’m ready to provide CAD files, material specs, and preliminary connection details as soon as you accept the job.