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    if i designed a structure that collapse/fail

    As was stated before, the P.E. who sealed the drawing, document, report, etc. is "resiponsible." However, the plaintiff party will sue everyone - P.E., E.I., drafters, the company as a whole, the liability insurance, the client of the property, managers, janitors, the damn goldfish in the...
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    Culture at Structural Firms

    StructuralEIT, You are certainly worth more to your employer as a P.E. You need to ask for a raise as soon as you earn your P.E. status. As someone already mentioned (to lazy to scroll up to find who said it to give proper credit, sorry..), learn how your company charges your services to...
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    Culture at Structural Firms

    StructuralEIT - Nice topic! I think you are low, or at least slightly below average. But like Trackfiend said (good post), depends on your industry and location - I have friends in petro/chem in Houston and the Gulf area and he is spot-on about the salary ranges in those areas. And sounds...
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    Multiple Compressors on Common Foundation

    Ron - Aluminum may be an option - I don't know if they've looked into it in the past and ruled it out. The building structure does need to support a bridge crane (see my initial post), so my guess is it should be a steel structure. How are the isolators installed? Are they placed under the...
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    Multiple Compressors on Common Foundation

    Ron, how can we isolate the columns?
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    Multiple Compressors on Common Foundation

    Ron - If I understand your point, say Compressors A, B, and C are on a common block foundation. If all the compressors are set properly, then we can say that the static masses of compressors B and C help dampen the vibrations of compressor A (along with the mass of the common block concrete)...
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    Multiple Compressors on Common Foundation

    Ron, kslee - Thanks for the quick replies. kslee - I'm not sure what the manufacturer is doing to dampen the vibrations. The unbalanced loads are rather small. And the manufacturer did mention these were very well balanced compressors. Thanks for that lead and I will follow up. Ron - I...
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    Multiple Compressors on Common Foundation

    I've started at a new company that does a lot of compressor stations in pipeline facilities. The company has had a lot of success installing multiple compressors (3 to 5 per) on common concrete block foundations - meaning, lined up in a straight row on the common concrete (3-4 feet thick)...
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    Job offer/ salary negotiation scenario

    HVACctrl, Thanks for the compliment!! I do want to repeat (if not clear before) that although the "fair salary" response has ALWAYS worked for me, I cannot tell you what is absolutely right or wrong in this situation. The next time I employ the tactic, it may not work. To borrow a phrase...
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    Job offer/ salary negotiation scenario

    HVACctrl, During the interview process, when I am asked to provide a salary amount first, my standard response is: "I have a particular salary range in mind, but I'd rather not disclose it yet. I am interested in working for a company that is 'in-tune' with the job market levels of...
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    Simple Frame Analysis/Equations

    Thanks guys!!!
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    Simple Frame Analysis/Equations

    Could someone please point me in the right direction for acquiring equations/formulas for the analysis of simple frames? I know of several publications (...and I have one....) that have "cookbook" methods for analyzing frames, but just cannot get my hands them. I have a book published in the...
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    Parking Lot Design - Incline

    What is the maximum incline that a parking lot (stalls) could be designed to? We are considering a parking lot on some very hilly ground, and need to know the maximum angle for a stall. For instance, if the incline is too steep, people won't be able to open there doors, but we want to preserve...
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    MORE PAY OR QUALITY OF LIFE

    "Money can't buy happiness, but it could sure let you choose your own form of misery...." - Old Orion Pirate Proverb I think we need to stay flexible throughout our careers, and I think we are fortunate that we work in a profession that allows this flexibilty. I used to work at a firm, made...
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    Bosses

    I think a good boss is a good leader. They are not always the same. I've had good, and bad throughout my working life. I've had to put my life (literally) in the hands of bosses that simply could not be respected. On the other hand, I've had to put my life in the hands of people who I could...
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