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    Any use in the industry for a CE / Lawyer?

    A classmate is an attorney (civil engineer). He is a patent attorney, and makes more money than anyone. He also seems to enjoy that life. Buy a dictionary, keep it nearby and USE it. Webster's New World Dictionary of American English is recommended, and Webster's Collegiate Dictionary.
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    Working in your own firm, or for somebody else - can't decide?

    Ashereng: The noun is ADVICE . Buy a dictionary, keep it nearby and USE it. Webster's New World Dictionary of American English is recommended, and Webster's Collegiate Dictionary.
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    DUMP TRAILER

    Posting in upper case is equivalent to 'shouting'. It is preferable not to do so. jimbo Buy a dictionary, keep it nearby and USE it. Webster's New World Dictionary of American English is recommended, and Webster's Collegiate Dictionary.
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    Tarmac

    I am pleased to hear an intelligent definition. "Tarmac" is flippantly used to denote any area of an airport, which is not a runway. (US) jimbo Buy a dictionary, keep it nearby and USE it. Webster's New World Dictionary of American English is recommended, and Webster's Collegiate Dictionary.
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    Parking LOS

    Before I retired (almost), I was the local guru of parking areas Not Lots. Parking areas include plantings, walkways, trees, grass, concrete curbs and slabs, signs, striping, lights, etc.. What do you want to know, specifically? jimbo Buy a dictionary, keep it nearby and USE it. Webster's New...
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    angeled joints

    Try "angled joints". Angels and saints go together. jombo Buy a dictionary, keep it nearby and USE it. Webster's New World Dictionary of American English is recommended, and Webster's Collegiate Dictionary.
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    Macomber Joist

    Try the advanced search in this Forum. There are more than 12 replies, one of which may be helpful to you. Buy a dictionary, keep it nearby and USE it. Webster's New World Dictionary of American English is recommended, and Webster's Collegiate Dictionary.
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    Station PLC Specification

    There are forums "Electrical/Electronic Engineering" and "Instrumentation ...etc.". They may get a reply for you. jimbo Buy a dictionary, keep it nearby and USE it. Webster's New World Dictionary of American English is recommended, and Webster's Collegiate Dictionary.
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    Glass Half Full or Half Empty?

    Finding what will not work before it exists is part of an engineer's job. Don't worry about it. Buy a dictionary, keep it nearby and USE it. Webster's New World Dictionary of American English is recommended, and Webster's Collegiate Dictionary.
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    Consequences of Pumping Out New Orleans

    Advice from a former lifeguard/swimming instructor: "Don't swim in the lake" Buy a dictionary, keep it nearby and USE it. Webster's New World Dictionary of American English is recommended, and Webster's Collegiate Dictionary.
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    Any recommendations for poorly compacted Asphalt?

    I would NOT expect the lot to last 10 years in a satisfactory condition. (I spent many years in parking areas design & construction.) jimbo Buy a dictionary, keep it nearby and USE it. Webster's New World Dictionary of American English is recommended, and Webster's Collegiate Dictionary.
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    Coagulation Tank Scrapper - Who has?

    Do you mean scrape/scrapers? Buy a dictionary, keep it nearby and USE it. Webster's New World Dictionary of American English is recommended, and Webster's Collegiate Dictionary.
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    Concrete mix designs

    There is a "concrete" forum not far below "structural". jimbo Buy a dictionary, keep it nearby and USE it. Webster's New World Dictionary of American English is recommended, and Webster's Collegiate Dictionary.
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    Becoming a self employed consultant

    I have been a self employed consultant most of my life, and sometimes a self-unemployed consultant. Expect it. jimbo Buy a dictionary, keep it nearby and USE it. Webster's New World Dictionary of American English is recommended, and Webster's Collegiate Dictionary.
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    legal or letter

    Legal size will not fit in a letter size file. Buy a dictionary, keep it nearby and USE it. Webster's New World Dictionary of American English is recommended, and Webster's Collegiate Dictionary.
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