Most of new Orleans is dealing with this problem right now. Most contractors are treating the frame with a bleach water solution. Important point is to ensure the frame is completly dry before sealing up the wall.
I would think that the best resource for the topic would be the novice engineers themselves. Ask the novice engineers what information do they feel would be most beneficial when given a new project. What information are managers failing to relay to them? What areas do they struggle in and...
It was reported this morning on local (New Orleans) news that the Greater New Orleans area is estimated to produce 21 million tons of debris in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. This is 14 times greater than debris produced from the World Trade Center, and more waste than any US city produce...
The morning part of the test covers general engineering information. A few questions from all engineering displinces. In the afternoon you can choose to take a test specific to a certain displine or take another general test.So in the afternoon you can opt to take a test that is specific to...
I just finished this reading an artical on this top and then come here to find this thread. A survey conducted by AOL and Salary.com found that on average people waste about two hours at work (not including lunch). Here's a link to the article...
40 hours a week, but we work nine hour days which acculumates time to have every other Friday off. I figure what's one extra hour a day compared to a three day weekend.
Reading all these post I wonder when the last time any of you have sat through a college level course. Try to remember what it was like to learn something completely new for the first time.
As a recent graduate I found that the most important thing in a good teacher was strong communication...
Thanks for the advice. I think I am going to pursue a Masters in Environmental Engineering and hope I get the opportunity to transfer to the environmental department with in my company. If that hasn't happened by the time I graduate I will look for other job openings. I want to pursue...
I am about to return to school in the Fall to obtain a Master's in Engineering. I am undecided on my major and am looking for some insight from engineers in the fields. While in school studing for my B.S in Civil Engineering, I greatly enjoyed my enviromental courses in Waste Water and...
With a Mechanical degree there are a large number of job opportunities in Facilities Maintenance. I am a recent graduate myself and this is a field I never considered until I saw an on line posting on Career Builder. I am a civil engineer working in this position but there is a large demand...
His degree is actually a B.S. in Computer Engineering He just had a focus in telecommunications. Similat to a Civil Engineer focusing in Structures, Transportation, or Enviromental.
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I have friend who recently graduated with a BS in Telecom Engr. He is having a difficult time finding a job. I was wondering are there any specific certifications that can be obtained that may be beneficial in helping him start a career. Looking for certs that can be obtained while...
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I have friend who recently graduated with a BS in Telecom Engr. He is having a difficult time finding a job. I was wondering are there any specific certifications that can be obtained that may be beneficial in helping him start a career. Looking for certs that can be obtained while...
Sidewalk cross a large expanse of grass there is no other construction near by to compare settlment to. The sidewalk has been in place for several years now. I am not sure when the problems intially occured, it was just recently brought to my attention although I believe the sidewalk has been...
Thank you for your input. I believe the existing sidewalk is cracking sue to sinkage and settling of the soil beneath. Location is Southern Louisiana where majority of constructionis built over swamps.
Ron you basicly confirmed my intial concerns that the cracks would resurface in the new...
I am trying to repair a concrete sidewalk which is approximantly 400' long. Currently various sections of the sidewalk are breaking apart and becoming uneven. My orginal plan was to remove exiting sidewalk and soil beneath. Then refill excavated area with compacted sand (95% dry density) and...
