thanks and i too have witnessed contrasting info. of max 2% min 2%. also, arch graph. standards states that least favorable case is sloping to or from center for courts. the surface must be one true plane. i'll design with 1.25% to 1%.
anyone have experience with setting slopes for outdoor, asphalt paved playing surfaces? arch. graph standards recommends slope range of .83% - 1% for tennis courts, but typically parking lots have min. of 2% to prevent bird baths. is 2% too steep to play basketball? the court will slope...
terrific question. although can't recommend exact texts, why not review fellow senior engineers work. most of my education in practical engineering situations has resulted from delving into previous reports by others. i particularly enjoy software analysis in comparison to moment distribution...
investigate other structures in the vicinity to determine if similar situation exists. most likely soil exploration is required to characterize strata, test soil behaviour, and recommend foundation system.
check out maccaferri's website. gabions are labor intensive, but once familiar with tying procedures the schedule should hasten. design gabion wall as typical with any retaining wall, although advantages that no weep holes are required. also, if aesthetics are important, face rocks at...
I thought sitecomp demo version was available for download. Nevertheless, it's difficult to get a feel for the program without training. Civil software is such a broad topic with many products, with most users a result from previous experience with a certain program. I have a friend that uses...
I am reviewing the structural design of precast box culvert manufacturer and need some clarification. The culvert will be produced as "clam shell" sections (upper and lower halves) with shear key to prevent lateral movement. When analyzing as a frame using moment distribution, I am unsure...
without thinking about involved hyrdaulic step method analysis, couldn't you simply use manning's eq to solve for depth by plugging slope, roughness, and hyraulic radius in terms of depth. For ex. rect channel R = (Width x Uknown Depth) / (width + 2depth).
try army corps of engineers online manuals, bureau of reclamation texts, and other texts available for purchase or most likely w/in library of nearest engineering university library (ex. advanced dam design by jensen). i am currently designing concrete gravity dam and have relied on above...
formerlyltapjim,
Not a new yorker, but close. I work in southeastern pa. I read a similar case during torts from washington state. The professor asked if any engineers were present, at which time I volunteered to submit to infamous socratic method. This attorney had been directly involved in...
not directly related to your question, but it this area of U.S. "guardrail" has been relpaced with "guiderail." In these litigious states, we cannot give the impression that these structures guard against the vehicle exiting the roadway. The rails only guide vehicles to remain on the pavement...
dicksewerat is right on with his comments. consultants many times fail to experience the actual results of their design work. although consultants may be more on the cutting edge, engineering takes a new twist when your design negatively impacts the citizens that rely on our work. I never...
I would also commend your questioning of the consultant's design. When a problem occurs down the road, the consultant will not be the one to receive the angry phone calls from residents and politicians. Furthermore, the cost in installing a larger diameter pipe during original construction is...
i am currently facing a similar design problem. Without more detail about "how expensive" excavating within the steep slope material will be, I can only suggest the solution with additional drop manholes to reduce flow velocity. Also, you may want to utilize a material such as ductile iron...
aashto green book has templates for various turning radius of different vehicles. Also, software is available to model the movement - I think it's called autoturn or something similar. Not sure how expensive.
Why not chemical or mechanical engineering? Civil engineering is the least paid of the disciplines. Starting salary in the mid-atlantic is approx. 38k, and PE with 20 years experience might make 65k. Also, most non-engineers feel that anyone can do what a civil engineer does, just attend a...
BobPE,
Thanks for answering the reply. I guess there's no way of avoiding having to re-station the grade above the sewer. I was thinking if I kept the road centerline, I would not have to change the profile grade line for each sewer design trial. When I arrive at the final sewer layout, I...
