Alright I got a project that the vendor is trying to use tapped holes and a thread bolt for all their structural load bearing member connections. Essentially, their members are connecting to HSS tube steel and therefor a nut cannot be attached. Is there a code in California that prohibits this...
The system is for an interconnect between two agencies. The pump is pumping non-domestic well water from agency "A". The recycled water is sourced from another agency agency "B". Agency "B" is requiring an approved certified RP device in order to contain agency "B" contaminants from the recycled...
800 gpm. I have to have the higher pressure in order to pump into an existing pipeline flow direction #1. The water source is non-domestic water as well. Putting in another pump is practically uneconomical.
I have attached a simple P&ID diagram to explain why I can't use a PRV. I agree with your logic but won't work for my application. http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=0d457fe6-9c60-4e44-a159-fefd668eb4ab&file=DOC072015.pdf
I have a situation where I need a Reduce Pressure Principal Backflow Prevention Assembly to meet a maximum operating pressure of 235 psi. The agency standards require a RP not a double check. The problem is most of the common manufacturers all have told me no one makes one rated for that high of...
I am confused, Wasn't your original question to determine the direction of flow? I would just start to close the globe valve. If its pressurized system the pressure on the upstream side will increase. If it gravity feed then upstream side could remain the same but down stream side will equalize...
As I stated, I just got done with taking the training and the instructors said you can just bypass the test, same as taking the test just license # & lookup isn't that same. However, the information I read on the sites say using PE's to bypass the test for QSD only in some locations. I guess...
I just finished the QSP/QSD Training. They now allow you to use your CA PE in lieu of taking the QSP & QSD Tests. From the info I have found it just makes your license # available only on the CASQA site and not the other sites, Also, adds a "C" in front of your QSD #. Does anyone have any...
Thanks guys for all your suggestions. Contractor has failed to perform, will not perform inspectors request to meet code stop work order issued. Lawyered up.
Yea but unfortunately from my understanding in California, only a fully and active licensed engineer can make a structural integrity statement like that in litigation.
dcarr82775, I disagree. The contractor's scope of work on his quote stated remove rotted wood and installed new wood joists to code. I am not going to pay him extra to replace his work that is not to code. By law since he is licensed, he is required to perform diligent work to local building codes.
msquared48,
I agree but the contractor nailed the new floor joist to the existing rotted joist all the way down (length wise)so the cracking is continuous from end cap to end cap. My worry is that with this full length cracking any shear force will snap the joists in half. Wouldn't this reduce...
I have a contractor who is replacing a portion of our houses' sill plate due to dry rot of the existing joist. The floor joists are split in the center and some are not even nailed to the sill plate and they are completely missing the rim joists. Contractor stated not his problem. Can some one...
bridgebuster- now that is an answer! You are right they are leaving me in the dark. It's rather annoying but fortunately for me I know how to use resources like this forum to learn my self. We do lots of different projects so that's another problem that I understand no one will "exactly" be able...
bridgebuster-I am young, I have the initiative to realize that I am not getting help to the full extent at work so I ask for help/advice and yet you are criticizing me for doing so. Whats wrong with this picture???
To the others- I understand spending time in the field is the best form of...
I understand it wont give me the answers but rather I'm looking for a manual on how to develop the methodologies, identifying the risks and how to associate them to activities. Maybe even contain examples of how certain factors effect normal work rates/processes. I have the mentors but most...
I am a civil engineer taking on more of an estimating role for a heavy construction general engineering contractor. I, like most young engineers, lack the true field time to obtain solid productivity rates and estimating methodologies. Can someone please recommend some great study material...
I am looking at ACP Design Data 20 on circular precast concrete manholes. They define the lateral compressive stress in the concrete cross section ( pounds per sf) as s'=pD/2t. p= total lateral earth and hydro force per sf and D as inside diameter of manhole and t as thickness of manhole. Why is...
The IBC requires ,which the CBC is mostly identical too, that the owner employ the special inspection per section 1704, or engineer of record can perform the special inspection if qualified to do so. We bid multiple projects for municipalities whom normally are exempt from having plans approved...
