Guys, thanks so much for your input.
To follow up - I de-molded by unscrewing the threaded plates by hand. With a good oiling, it was no problem at all
Wondering of anyone has experience with ASTM C157, and if so I would love to hear a simplified explanation. Here is a link to the standard for reference: ftp://ftp.ecn.purdue.edu/olek/PTanikela/To%20Prof.%20Olek/ASTM%20standards/Length%20Change%20C%20157.pdf
I have the molds, gage studs...
Hello - I'm interested in finding out if working in another country is at all possible for someone of my qualifications. If so, then does anyone have any advice on how to apply? Is there any agencies that help with this sort of thing, or do you apply to companies direct?
I'm a resident of...
I'm wondering what you folks here think of MASc (structural) for aspiring structural engineers. I graduated with a degree in civil engineering (focus w/ Structural) and have been working for a year now in the industry. I don't mind it, but I don't love it either and I figure why settle when I...
I'm still a junior, however there are some tasks I've done enough that my boss will just let me handle it all myself (ex. do the work and let the client know then invoice). But then there are still many many tasks which I am still unsure about and require guidance. What has worked best for me is...
I've been asked by a client to design a footing foundation for an H-Frame (Substation Equipment (see link for a reference pic - http://www.sabretubularstructures.com/Substation.aspx). There are two columns and I've been given the loads at each base plate.
Axial and shear forces are not really a...
Thanks for the responses everyone. I think I will hold off on applying to any positions then given the opinions. Just feel so overwhelmed in starting this career. I feel like I have to get be extremely anal in order to feel satisfied where I'm going. Looking at it from an outside perspective...
I'm a recent graduate of a civil engineering program. I'm working as an E.I.T. designer currently for a small consulting firm. They do a lot of specific specialized stuff, but we also do a lot of general structural engineering, ex. foundation design, roof analysis for additional loads...
