BigH,
Thanks for your comments, we'll be sure to be cautious.
We don't have Bolton's book in my office, and it is out of print, but I will definitely track down a copy.
Regarding networking with engineers on other projects nearby, I absolutely agree this can be helpful for so many reasons...
Thank you oldestguy and TDAA.
I don't have access to a machine shop, though we will be fabricating some of the parts. We'll purchase some plumbing equipment and a drum to fabricate the apparatus for measuring porosity (conductivity).
We have borrowed an auger from AMS (ams-samplers.com)...
Thanks DMcGrath,
As you suggested, I'll look into drive cylinder method as an alternative.
We're planning to obtain moisture content by the direct heating method (ASTM D4959).
Thanks,
Ryan
Hello,
I am involved with the New York chapter of Engineers Without Borders, a non-profit humanitarian organization. We have recently taken on a fast paced project in Cambodia at the Balang Commune near Siem Reap. Our team is working to construct a concrete dam to replace a centuries old...
