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Thanks Prepakt1, I am not going with the trench because the work shall be performed without dewatering. I will be looking into the helical anchors, I have already chosen nylon forms and had already listed Fabriform as an acceptable vendor.

Some lake municipalities in my area use underground detention systems. They consist of very large conduits ( over 120")and are pricey.

Hello, Could someone please tell me what are common types of anchors used to secure concrete filled fabric mats to river slopes and on concrete structures? I am currently working on a rehab spec and the vendors that I have talked to say their anchoring systems are proprietary and will not share...

i generally agree that all the utilities should be placed in the xsects. however if the client was cheap and didnt ask for them, then put the utlilies near the proposed excavation work as a min. for example, i never understood the why some clients wanted all utulites shown on repaving...

thanks guys, well i have found that this isnt really a myth. hoxton pretty much explained why this practice isnt used much. i also found out the generating company that has used method somewhat recently. all i need to do now is to find out who their outage supervisor was. farmallfan

hello dumbo2929 yeah, what apowerengr said, you asked a vague question. when i first started designing distribution systems, my mentor suggested that i take a supervisor from your local utliity out for lunch or dinner. if you work for a contractor or consultant i would heed the same advice...

hi guys, i am currently working an outage shift, and a generator is being rewound. the winders on this project told me that other companies employ this procedure to minimize maintenance costs. the winders explained to me when the main and neutrals are swithed the life of the generator can be...

i have noticed that fishermen have some neat gadgets on thier boats. not thinking of beer coolers at this moment, but the newer fishfinders seem to be reasonably accurate.

some hard learned advice ... if this project is in a river or lake make sure your permits will accomodate the change. FarmallFan

Hello, the info youre asking about depends on the size, shape and type of conduit and the condition of the bed. you might not need a gravel bed depending on the the site. i have found that railraod design books are a source for planning information. FarmallFan

Hello, Could you guys please explain to me what a main-neutral interchange procedure is for generator maintenance? I am currently working with some winders and they mentioned this type of work. Thank You

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Is there a need for gypsum in the ag industry?