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I'm investigating how to best get our company (A/E firm) up to speed to effectively use Revit MEP. I'm curious to know from other folks out there: when it comes to doing this type of 3D design - are engineers mostly working directly with the program? Or traditional CAD Designers...
So I have a delta-wye K13 factored 480/208-120 transformer/PDU feeding a server room. I know the line currents and pf for each seconday phase from the display on the PDU. The display also gives the neutral current of the secondary. As expected, the nuetral current is high. The line currents...
I'm working on a load study for a "data center".
Basically, the task is to determine if an existing power distribution system is capable of handling some additions to the server racks.
I know from years of experience how difficult it is to calculate electrical loads for computer/server type...
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I have a co-worker who is looking for some kind of resource to quickly determine "common" electrical codes for countries around the world. For instance, in the USA, a "common" electrical code is the NEC. Anyone know of a resource which quickly allows determining info like:
In...
So we have this CAD operator who was hired a couple of months ago. I had suggested to my boss (who is NOT a good engineer and has no backbone), that he should interview this guy "in person" before offering him a job. Anyway....he offered the job to this guy over the phone without ever meeting...
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I'm trying to rename a file to whatever text is in a particular cell.
I can't seem to find a way to accomplish this. Seems simple I suppose. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
I have no problem using Name OldName As NewName, but how do I define NewName as whatever text...
I'm wanting to create text fields within AutoCAD whose value is dependent on an argument within a specific MS Excel or MS Access block value (or even some kind if txt file output). I'm running AutoCAD 2005 LT, but have access to a complete version if needed.
The main idea is NOT to manaully...
I have had a couple of buddies from work inquire about what is required to be become a P.E. These guys have a B.S. in "Electronic Engineering Technology" from an ABET accredited school. Is it possible for these guys to become registered PE's? I've encouraged them to look into taking the...
I'm hoping that someone is working on this idea...
It seems there are rewards for "members" for just about anywhere you are able to spend money (at least in the US).
Rewards such as: hotel points, credit card point, grocery store points, sporting goods points, rental car points, airline...
Hey folks I'm about to go to a meeting (in 15 mins) where I expect to get laid off (at least for a few weeks or cut down to VERY part time work) along with most other folks in my group. I've already been offered another job (within the same company but different division). New job would...
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I’ve done my googling and searched the other threads in eng-tips, but still haven’t been able to come up with some creditable resources that differentiate the causes of injury that fall under the umbrella of “arc flash” injuries.
I’m looking for information (statistics) that...
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I have an opportunity to put together a business plan that involves growing an existing construction company into a Design/Build type of company. I have a couple years to develop the plan. I’ll probably take some business classes, and perhaps even go after an MBA during the...
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I'm trying to justify with my boss the cost of attending some SKM training. I've been using SKM for about 2 years. I mainly use the software for short circuit calcs and arc flash evaulation. I have never received training for the software and often times feel that it is under...
I'm hoping to get some feedback from some folks who have taken some BIG risks vs. reward with their career.
I have a friend who is a very successful GC. He started his business around 10 years ago. He mostly builds $500k+ homes, small commercial buildings, and usually goes after...
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Does anyone know of any code or technical reasons why 13.8kV feeders and fiber-optic cable cannot be run in the same underground duct bank (assuming of course that each is in different conduits and the duct bank is installed per NEC 310)? Anyone have suggestions as to why such is...
What is the average time for before a young engineer (fresh out-a-school) usually receives a promotion/raise (not counting annual 3-4% inflation raise)? 1 year, 2 years, 3 years, 4 years, 5 years? Anyone have any personal experiences they would like to share?
I found this article intriguing. It seems to me that the lesson plans should be proprietary to the particular school system of which a teacher in employed.
http://www.cnn.com/2006/EDUCATION/06/28/ebay.for.teachers.ap/index.html
I have countless electrical details, calculation templates...
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I've attended some seminars where M2M technology was discussed. Does anyone know of vendors who currently have the technology commerically available for lighting systems?
The way I understand it...IEEE has developed a wireless standard (kinda like 802.11b) for communication for...
Anyone have any long term cost comparisons on emergency generator vs. battery powered emergency lighting and exit signage? This is about a 100K sq. ft. commercial office building (in conceptual design phase). Some folks here are getting concerned over the maintainance/testing cost requirements...
I was speaking to a friend the other day who is a GC and does residential and commercial construction. He indicated to me that 3 lamp fixtures are much more expensive than 4 lamp fixtures (2x4 flurescent - T8 type). I'm curious if this is simply an issue of supply and demand affecting the...
