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    Proposed Roadway Profile at Top of Curb

    Never seen that before. Obviously a complete road profile should show left & right profiles, but the mechanics of a road profile has to based on the centerline. I think your client needs to stop being the engineer. The elevation change in the left hand turn lane has to be obsorbed in the reduced...
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    Fields Hydraulic Wheel

    I'm not sure if it's the same thing but I bought the circular wheel "Water Flow Calculator" from Forestry Supply http://www.forestry-suppliers.com/product_pages/View_Catalog_Page.asp?mi=3400 I use it for getting a rough idea on feasibilities of drainage systems.
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    cannot delete layers

    To expand on EXXIT's comments, I use "laydel" also. However, after typing in "laydel", it will prompt you to "Select object on layer to delete or [Name]:" Enter in "n". A window will open to select the layers you want to delete. You can make multiple selections. Make sure that the layer(s) you...
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    Manhole vs. Junction Box

    Manholes are used often for large valves and/or a series of valves, or for large metering and pumps. But I refer them as vaults (manholes for water systems) that allow whole body entry. Google water-vaults, meter-vaults...As mentioned in another thread, manholes are defined as a structure large...
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    purpose of drop manhole

    I have another reason for drops: For a design concept, I had the invert of an 8" entering a 24" at the spring line. The City engineer had me change that so the invert of the 8" is now at the top of the 24" pipe. The reason for this is that the flow of the 8" will not be inhibited by any back...
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    Looped distribution system

    A two point connection should almost always be required. Not so much for adequacy of pressure and flow, but more for safety. If one connection point is broken or shut off for repairs, then at least the flow can come from the other connection point. Even if the points of connection were...
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    need help for my survey

    Daniel, I do a lot of residential design. Therefore, I use the city/developmental/engingeering website and usually download their specs/design standards and such. I also use the County Recorder sites for property information and the state department of environmental quality. Also "FEMA" for...
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    sizing roof drain dry well

    A good source to find infiltration rates here in AZ is the local drywell installer. Maybe you have one in PA. The guy here has been installing d-wells for three decades. You can tell him where you need a well and he will provide you with a infiltration reports for drywells nearby.
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    PVC vs HDPE- buried under slab

    TerraSouth, not sure if you are asking me, but I'll comment anyway. Now that you talking about roof drainage, that's quite different than methane mitigation. Even if the pipes used for methane transfer defelct, crack, even be crushed, there is a good chance the system will work to some degree...
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    PVC vs HDPE- buried under slab

    HDPE is stronger, however I cannot see using it in this situation. I have used lots of 4" PVC for vapor extraction under slabs and driveways where tanker trucks park. Specify sand for bedding for good haunch support. Top that off with pea gravel at least a couple of inches over the pipe with a...
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    New development on dairyland

    Yep, Here in AZ, we have had many developments go up on dairy land, and the manure has to go. The trick is to find someone who is trying to get rid of excavated soil. You'll also have to watch for deep holes of manure since some farmers had a tendancy to dig a big trench and fill it with manure...
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    New to design, need help in grading!

    One of the best ways I have learned about grading is driving around town and see how grades are in the real world, especially after a heavy rain. Try to visualize how the equalateral grades wrap around a highway, structure, retention basins, or anywhere the grade had been altered. Erosion from a...
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    Price for sewer pipe

    I often use the Means Construction Estimating manual for getting close enough without being an actual bidder. I use it to get Engineers Estimates often required along with a design. You can also see posted bid results on municipal web sites. Google "bid tabulation" and I'll bet you find a price...
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    Structural Pavement

    So the term structural is implied if it references design callouts such as ...grade preparation, base course thickness, compaction, thickness of binder and surface, and other design criteria, correct? If so, maybe that's why I was confused when I would hear the term and then not hear it when...
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    Structural Pavement

    I have seen the term "Structural Pavement". Can anyone tell what is the difference between regular and "Structural" pavement?
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