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I'm working on a national park project in California. Its open space. In reviewing its location, the areas around it are designated as high fire hazard zone but my project site itself is designated as federal fire hazard responsibility.
My question for those of you that have...
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I received a sewer flow rate in DFUs and gpm from a plumbing engineer for a project site that has office and a maintenance shop. For now assuming 8 hr work day. However the ahj is interested in a gallons per day rate. What's the conversion factor? I'm assuming peaking factors are...
Thank you all. Your comments make complete sense. I was curious about the origin of that initial "1.5". And yes acquainted with placement of the block in undisturbed soil which is ok in some but not necessarily in others. While the use of blocks may be a bit out of date, it is still part of many...
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I've searched if there were similar posts with my question but couldn't finding anything specific, other than on a thread that was closed so here it goes.
When it comes to thrust block sizing, NFPA 24 calculation methodology includes a Factor of in their equation and at least NFPA...
Thank you all for your input. I actually do have a copy of "Pavement Analysis and Design" by Yang H.Huang but since I'm traveling don't have handy access.
Will certainly look into these. Thank you again
All,
I'm looking for a calculator that is easily accessible that I can use to back calculate the adequacy of a concrete section. Basically I'm encountering the need to show whether a 4" Concrete Over 12" Aggregate Base will hold an occasional 22,000 lbs axle load. Long while ago, I used to use...
Hi Overswing,
I've worked in both structural and land development firms though the great majority of my experience is in land development. I agree with others that even as a land development engineer, we should understand the basics of both structural and geotechnical engineering so we can...
Completely understandable and valid points. I believe that as civil designers, its imperative that geotechnical and structural recommendations are considered and implemented accordingly (and early) including constant coordination/communication with available review time for this disciplines to...
Has anyone ever sized a rainchain for flow? I have a project where client is considering instead of your traditional downspouts. I've seen them on projects but I don't recall been involved in the sizing. With so many factors (due to the so many choices in style and configuration), my initial...
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Yes, agree. Luckily there appears to be a newer and separate larger line which is exhibiting larger flows, in the order of 1750 gpm at 20 psi residual. So trying to clarify how older hydrants and the newer line are related by testing at different points. The data I provided was...
All,
Its been a while for me but for fire flows in the past I was used to receiving my static pressure, flow and residual pressure. I would then either graphically or mathematically would utilize these numbers to predict how the system performed to say either at minimum pressure of 25 or 20 psi...
BIMR - That is correct, there would represent a step to finish grade outside. However I've come across ways around this.
All,
I actually found the reference in the code that I was looking for and thought I would share:
2012 IBC 2304.11.2.2 - "Wood supported by exterior foundation walls. Wood...
I've definetely come across the grading away from building face, I believe chapter 18 of the IBC.
What I'm looking for is the height from finish floor to adjacent grade outside the building. I have across some references in the IRC (as bimr points out) but nothing in the CBC or IMC. I was under...
Need help. I'm looking for the building code reference, either CBC, IBC or both from what I recall the requirement for grade outside the building to be a certain height from finish floor. I recall its 6 inches if the finish grade outside is concrete and 8 inches if its dirt. Can someone point me...
