When a floor supports walls. above and is supported on walls below as shown in Figure 4-1, the lateral loads in the floor. system are based on the mass of the floor itself and a portion of the mass of all the walls in the. stories immediately above and below the floor.
I-CAR certifies both individual technicians and auto body shops according to certain standards of excellence and ongoing training. I-CAR certification is not easy to come by - it requires dedication and commitment on the part of shop owners and technicians alike. When a technician is Platinum certified, it means they have completed the highest levels of training offered by I-CAR; once they've achieved this standing, technicians must undergo continuing education each year in order to maintain it. The highest certification available to auto body shops is I-CAR Gold Class, which means a minimum of four technicians in the shop have achieved Platinum status. When a shop is I-CAR Gold certified, you can rest assured that the work done on your vehicle is going to be performed at the highest levels of quality and safety.
The median annual salary for mechanic and automotive technicians was $36,710 in 2013. The highest earners in the field made about $61,210, while the lowest-paid took home $20,920. Top earners in the profession work in the following industries: aerospace product and parts manufacturing and natural gas distribution.