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    Building Standoff from Overhead Electrical Lines

    The building is located within the boundaries of an industrial plant. I have some guidance from plant managers but it is all off the cuff and I am really looking for something written down (perhaps in a code) so that I can have confidence with respect to life safety issues. I am sure the...
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    Building Standoff from Overhead Electrical Lines

    This is also posted in the Structural Engineering/Other Topics forum: What is the required standoff distance (horizontal and vertical) between a new occupied warehouse/shop building and an overhead electrical transmission line? The two lines I have running overhead are 138kVa and 69kVa. I am...
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    Building Standoff from Overhead Electrical Lines

    What is the required standoff distance (horizontal and vertical) between a new occupied warehouse/shop building and an overhead electrical transmission line? The two lines I have running overhead are 138kVa and 69kVa. I am working in a tight spot and need to decide if we should reroute the...
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    Storage Tank Slab Opening

    I need a bit of guidance in tackling my most recent work assignment. I have a RC rectangular box storage tank (60-ft long and 20-ft wide and 13-ft deep) that contains sulfur. The storage tank is located in a refinery. I need to punch a hole (18-inches x 30-inches) in the top slab (13-inches...
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    Design Concrete Slab on Grade

    I need a bit of guidance in tackling my most recent work assignment. I have a RC rectangular box storage tank (60-ft long and 20-ft wide and 13-ft deep) that contains sulfur. The storage tank is located in a refinery. I need to punch a hole (18-inches x 30-inches) in the top slab (13-inches...

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