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    Selection of Structural Members - Thump Rules

    Hi Mr. Mike, Usually I am requested to provide budgetary quotes for steel works. I tried convincing the management several times by pointing out the missing details albeit I am forced to provide the quote in order to maintain the Client - Contractor relation ship. Mostly, Steel works in my...
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    Selection of Structural Members - Thump Rules

    Good day all, Please help me to sort out the issues listed below Fabrication & Installation of Storage Shed: I would like to understand how we would choose the structural members and their sizes if the requisition shows only the dimension of a shed. For example, requirement is to build a...
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    Welding of Plates

    Hi Gents, Thanks all of you for the response. Mr. Gerald, I have gone through ESAB and found it useful. I have also tried your old book codes mentioned above but found noway to compile it. The language used, looks unfamiliar to me. Anyway, thanks alot for the support shown. Best Regards,
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    Welding of Plates

    Hi Gents, Thanks alot for the response. I work in tendering dept. All I need is thumb rule to calculate the man hours required along with welding electrode/filler wire consumption. Lets put it in this way. I will give an example using which you can explain the calculation method. Note: I...
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    Welding of Plates

    Hi All, I would like to know a few details about welding of plates (for pressure vessel and storage tanks) 01.How long would it take approximately for welding 1 linear meter (Please consider 10 mm thk for plate and skilled welder). How we can apply the factor when thickness increases...

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