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Back to last August when I copied news on the same topic, it was kind of a theory, but seems now it is undergoing application...
Following link for an intresting news and short Video from Reuters.
http://reut.rs/1EyiyyK
It is Canadian Patent,
Would it be possible to have such 20 km freestanding structure?
Inflatable as mentioned in the news, what about the wind load and the sway!!!
http://www.theguardian.com/science/2015/aug/17/space-elevator-thothx-tower
Dear Colleagues,
For elevated steel structure walkway bridge,
My particular case is exposed to hot and humid climate most of the year.
Any guidance where I can find good references for recommended frequency and checkups guidelines? Even if it is for cold weather places,
Thanks
Dear colleagues,
For a project that will be facing 5 stories hospital having several critical wards including baby's intensive care unit (at first 2 levels)
It is big project with nearest boundary is 20 meters, with direct exposure of 100 meters along that boundary.
I have my concerns of...
Dear Colleagues,
Im have an existing 4" concrete block wall in which it is required to be cladded in one side with lead sheets weight per m2 is 80 kg/m2.
I need guide to any helpful literature about allowable cladding weight for such concrete block wall.
Thanks
Dear Colleagues,
For a parking area,
Can we place 75 mm Cold recycled Asphalt on Stiff well compacted soil (made of Class 3 backfill), without placing of the standard Roadbase layer?
If roadbase layer is a Must, what would be minimum thickness in such case?
Regards,
Hi colleagues
Is there any types/components of grease that would be harmful to structural MS pipes?
The approach is prevent internal pipe corrosion.
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For elevated walkway steel structure supporting column top connection. I want to have unrestrained one direction move bolted connection to allow for thermal and deflection caused expansion and contraction to act as expansion joint.
Using base plate with slot bolt connection should suit my...
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Im envolved in a situation where the contractor has done partial penetration fillet welds on MS truss joints with the electrode used is E7018 without any baking.
Having the right to order to redo the weld.
And adopting AWS D1.1.
Would you recommend that? Would there be any possibility for...
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I will be designing a link bridge of 70 meters long,
Bridge frame will be of enclosed Warren truss.
It is 5 meters above ground and connecting between 2 buildings.
Width of the bridge is 2.5 meters.
For flooring i'm thinking of precast slabs divide and distribute the loads along each side...
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I moved to new job in a client representative team for several projects in which we are having a design and build contract for non-conventional project that requires specific specialty, the issue is that the design and build contractor is just keeping disappointing everybody with his work...
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I have been searching for a software that simulates permanent magnets and can show the dynamic relation and motion for such magnets, what I have found until now requires electric supply.
Thanks and Regards
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We have a single story offices area inside a warehouse where the walls are made of 8" hollow concrete block work, there is a possibility that the management would ask for additional offices on the top of the existing, but could hollow block works act as load bearing walls?
My main concern...
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Case Information:
I have existing retaining walls sloped in the longitudinal direction (Triangular shape: base 60 meters and height 4.5 meters) and it is for the time being supporting internal soil fill for landscaping purpose, the distance between the two retaining walls is 15 meters)...
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In my current project, our firm approved Preinsulated AC duct while in the specification it should have been GI duct, the client engineer claims that the Preinsulated duct is not durable (Doesn't last long) and it is cheaper and questioning its efficiency.
So can I get your opinions about...
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In my current project there is pretty large ground domestic water tanks plan dimensions 60' by 35' and 5' deep.
It is made of reinforced concrete with water proof admixture.
My question is regarding the internal water insulations that should be placed.
For now There is only epoxy coating...
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For the project I'm working on, there is chiller cooling system. I need to increase my knowledge about any requirements/ specifications needs to be met for the internal coating of the MS pipes used for the chilled water pipes, (Black carbon steel pipes).
I saw a piece of that MS pipe and...
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What is the best way to propose a new Arch/Structural concept of a building that is really new (To investors = potential clients) without loosing my rights?
I have seen a documentary about a unique building where the architect proposed the idea/ concept to a client who got interested in...
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Sometimes I get to think of some solutions/ ideas related to automotive or industrial field and some the ideas are related to environment.
So would it be profitable to introduce such ideas to specialist company (e.g. for Automotive I contact BMW/ Nissan)
Can I sell such ideas? Any help of...
