I've been doing small (less than 75') temporary bridge designs for contractors doing DOT bridge projects. I was wondering how in-depth most temporary bridge designs are. I tend to want to treat it as a permanent structure (performing all the LRFD checks), however in reviewing past designs, it...
I am working on a temporary bridge design. Although I have done LRFD designs in the past, this is the first with 2 design lanes loaded. Since the deck is steel grid, the Distribution factors are to be determined using the lever rule. I understand how to apply this rule to the exterior...
I just started using EPAnet2 software to model a small waterline project. I am connecting to an existing 12" municipal waterline with these criteria: static pressure 52psi, residual 46 psi, flow rate of 302 gpm and an elevation of 467 feet. How do I model this source with the software? (I am...
I am working on my first water line extension project. It is a small extension serving 11 homes in a subdivision of approximately 12 acres total. I have been told my local officials that I need to consider 3 cases: 1)static or low flow must have 30 psi at each meter 2) average daily demand...
