Pool Cage Engineer Drawings Needed -- 2
Budget: $30 – $250 USD
Hello, I need pool cage engineer drawings.
I've attached a sample of the steel framing for the pool cage. This would be just a screen enclosure with no roofing.
The design must follow the Florida building code/high wind area.
The size is 30’x60’, and the cage is engineered and planned off the back of this home. I believe the home is 15’ tall.
Specifications
- Aluminum to be used: 6061-T6 Aluminum Alloy
- Vertical Posts: Use 5” x 5” x 0.125” (1/8-inch) thickness or thicker (>0.125") for the main posts.
- Horizontal Beams: Use 3” x 6” x 0.125” (1/8-inch) thickness or thicker as primary supports, adjusting based on the span length and anticipated loads.
- Cross Bracing:
- Use 2” x 2” x 0.125” or 0.188” (3/16-inch) thickness for diagonal bracing.
- Roof Support Beams: Use 4" x 4” members.
2. Aluminum Connections and Fasteners
- Base Plates: Use reinforced base plates to anchor the vertical posts securely into the concrete foundation.
- Welding Guidelines: Specify certified welders and quality control measures for any required welding on site.
- Load Calculations: Include detailed load calculations for wind resistance, ensuring all elements meet or exceed Florida building code requirements.
- Coating Material: Apply a weather-resistant coating to the aluminum for longevity and protection against elements.
- Corrosion Protection: Use anodized or powder-coated aluminum to resist corrosion
- Flexible Joints: Incorporate flexible joints at strategic locations to allow for thermal expansion and contraction without stress.
- Detailed Assembly Instructions: Provide comprehensive assembly instructions including diagrams and step-by-step guidelines for accurate construction.
- Conduct and include a full wind load analysis to ensure stability during high wind conditions, as per Florida building code.
- Specify load requirements for snow where applicable to ensure the structure can handle unexpected weather conditions.
- Detail the specific requirements for the concrete foundation, including depth, reinforcement, and concrete mix specifications.
Sealant Specification: Use a UV-resistant sealant to ensure joints remain watertight and durable throughout the structure's life.
Joints and Connections:
- Miter and Butt Joints: Utilize pre-fabricated aluminum connector plates designed for joining extrusions. Ensure secure, flush joints that minimize stress concentrations.
- Connection Plates: Use thick aluminum plates (≥1/4” thickness) for added support at joint intersections.
- Bolts and Fasteners: Use stainless steel bolts (preferably grade 316) and nuts for all connections to avoid corrosion.
Based on structural load requirements, Bolts should be at least 1/4", 3/8”, or 1/2" diameter.
- Incorporate lock washers or nylon-insert lock nuts for added security.
Mechanical Connections:
- Consider using T-slotted aluminum profiles that allow for adjustable connections and easier assembly/disassembly.
Let me know if you can do this and how long it will take. Thanks
The drawings must include detailed engineering plans with precise measurements and specifications.
I've attached a sample of the steel framing for the pool cage. This would be just a screen enclosure with no roofing.
The design must follow the Florida building code/high wind area.
The size is 30’x60’, and the cage is engineered and planned off the back of this home. I believe the home is 15’ tall.
Specifications
- Aluminum to be used: 6061-T6 Aluminum Alloy
- Vertical Posts: Use 5” x 5” x 0.125” (1/8-inch) thickness or thicker (>0.125") for the main posts.
- Horizontal Beams: Use 3” x 6” x 0.125” (1/8-inch) thickness or thicker as primary supports, adjusting based on the span length and anticipated loads.
- Cross Bracing:
- Use 2” x 2” x 0.125” or 0.188” (3/16-inch) thickness for diagonal bracing.
- Roof Support Beams: Use 4" x 4” members.
2. Aluminum Connections and Fasteners
- Base Plates: Use reinforced base plates to anchor the vertical posts securely into the concrete foundation.
- Welding Guidelines: Specify certified welders and quality control measures for any required welding on site.
- Load Calculations: Include detailed load calculations for wind resistance, ensuring all elements meet or exceed Florida building code requirements.
- Coating Material: Apply a weather-resistant coating to the aluminum for longevity and protection against elements.
- Corrosion Protection: Use anodized or powder-coated aluminum to resist corrosion
- Flexible Joints: Incorporate flexible joints at strategic locations to allow for thermal expansion and contraction without stress.
- Detailed Assembly Instructions: Provide comprehensive assembly instructions including diagrams and step-by-step guidelines for accurate construction.
- Conduct and include a full wind load analysis to ensure stability during high wind conditions, as per Florida building code.
- Specify load requirements for snow where applicable to ensure the structure can handle unexpected weather conditions.
- Detail the specific requirements for the concrete foundation, including depth, reinforcement, and concrete mix specifications.
Sealant Specification: Use a UV-resistant sealant to ensure joints remain watertight and durable throughout the structure's life.
Joints and Connections:
- Miter and Butt Joints: Utilize pre-fabricated aluminum connector plates designed for joining extrusions. Ensure secure, flush joints that minimize stress concentrations.
- Connection Plates: Use thick aluminum plates (≥1/4” thickness) for added support at joint intersections.
- Bolts and Fasteners: Use stainless steel bolts (preferably grade 316) and nuts for all connections to avoid corrosion.
Based on structural load requirements, Bolts should be at least 1/4", 3/8”, or 1/2" diameter.
- Incorporate lock washers or nylon-insert lock nuts for added security.
Mechanical Connections:
- Consider using T-slotted aluminum profiles that allow for adjustable connections and easier assembly/disassembly.
Let me know if you can do this and how long it will take. Thanks
The drawings must include detailed engineering plans with precise measurements and specifications.