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  1. KThomson

    More Turning Radius questions! Horse Trailers

    I need to layout an area where horse trailers will be travelling, parking, etc. Which standard vehicle comes closest to the largest possible trailer? I have seen many horse trailers and they can get quite large. I'm playing right now with the AASHTO templates for WB-40, SU (single unit...
  2. KThomson

    Land Desktop (LDD) 2004 - advanced training

    Hello - Our office just upgraded to LDD 2004. There are a few of us who would like to know more advanced information about using LDD to its fullest advantage for the type of projects we do (site development), as well as the changes from LDD v. 3 to v. 2004. We want to try to get custom...
  3. KThomson

    Calculating Open Channel Flow in Excel

    Hello -- I have been trying to figure out a solution for this in Excel and can't figure out how to do it. I want a formula that can determine velocity in a circular pipe (not flowing full). I have a design flow, capacity of the pipe, and all of that information. I need something that...
  4. KThomson

    Formula for Open Channel Flow in Circular Pipe

    Hello -- I have been trying to figure out a solution for this in Excel and can't figure out how to do it. I want a formula that can determine velocity in a circular pipe (not flowing full). I have a design flow, capacity of the pipe, and all of that information. I need something that...
  5. KThomson

    Autodesk Civil Design v3 - Designing Pipe Runs

    Is anyone familiar with using Autodesk Civil Design for designing storm sewer systems? I am trying to use its full capabilities for the first time, and I have some questions. Right now my largest problem is joining runs - I have a main run down the street, and I want to join in a short run...
  6. KThomson

    Autodesk Civil Design v3 - Pipe Design

    Is anyone familiar with using Autodesk Civil Design for designing storm sewer systems? I am trying to use its full capabilities for the first time, and I have some questions. Right now my largest problem is joining runs - I have a main run down the street, and I want to join in a short run...
  7. KThomson

    Curved Handicapped Ramps

    Hello - Since GeoPaveTraffic was so helpful in the curb ramp thread - I figured I'd throw another one at you. Can a handicapped ramp be curved? This is not a curb ramp, but a ramp for a building. I understand that the beginning and end of the ramp need to be "square" for the...
  8. KThomson

    Change obj. from PS to MS

    Hello - My previous years of background with CAD never fully utilized the wonders of the model space vs. paper space - Now I am getting the hang of it but I have a question. Is there a quick way to change something I drew accidently in PS to MS? (without "copy" switch to MS...
  9. KThomson

    Design of Pipe with Minimal Cover

    Hello - I have a project where I need to get the stormwater to an existing manhole. To do so, we have a pumping station with a force main. The problem is that there are two 54" combined sewer pipes to cross, and a 20" water main which goes under those two pipes. Either we have to go...
  10. KThomson

    Turning Radius for Garbage Truck

    Hello- I have been searching the internet for info on garbage trucks- I am using Auto-turn to check a tight area on a site plan, and want to make sure garbage trucks will have adequate room. So - I guess first question is - for a garbage truck is the best option to use AASHTO's single unit...

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