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Hi Engineers, Can someone help me with standard reference for galvanized steel gate for airport perimeter fence? Erasa

Hi Engineers, I have been asked to design a manhole size 1.5m x 2m x 2.5m deep which will receive traffic loading. I am designing the walls and base as propped cantilever retaining structure with H20-44 loading (wheel load as my imposed load). My question is, do i have to use the wheel load as...

Hi Engineers, Any one here with an idea on how to detail beams to South African Standard please share. Erasa

Hi Engineers, I am looking for an Online Initial Professional Development Courses in Structural Engineering Designs to UK standards. Any ideas or advice would be much appreciated. Erasa

Dear all, I am designing a foundation for a mast using EN1992 but I used ASCE 7-5 (as indicated in local standards) in estimating the wind load. My question; 1)Is there any rule for consistency in using codes for design? 2)If I am using EN1992 do I have to use Eurocodes throughout my design or I...

Hi Engineers, I am to design a steel support 1.5m high to carry three electrical panels and a spread foundation as attached. I am looking at using the MWFRS (ASCE 7) procedure in estimating the lateral force. Any ideas on how to estimate the projected area...

Hi Engineers, Can someone tell me the minimum distance between borehole logs or number per area, any standard reference?

Hi Engineers, Could someone clarify the statement; “area of bar in pairs”? I came across this in a steel reinforcement area table from an RC Workbook and I am wondering if this is applicable to RC Walls. Please see attached. Any other references would be much appreciated. Erasa...

Hi Engineers, What is the limit of a sensor mast (height = 10m) from the center of a taxiway? Any reference and recommendation?

Hi Engineers, There is the need for me to access an existing structure against cracks when coring. Is there any calculation I can do or any test to carry out to prove this? Any help?

Can someone clarify the role of a Civil Designer and that of a Civil Design Engineer for me?

Hi Engineers, I am looking for the best way to support an existing slab (300mm thick) on grade before excavation under the slab to pass my services. See attached; assuming the slab is weak and not reinforced. Also assume the soil to be weak...

Hi Engineers, Could someone give me a reference for the minimum overlap between a new asphalt layer and an old asphalt layer overlapping?http://files.engineering.com/getfile.aspx?folder=e8e76274-1a5d-4b9b-bf3e-4bd3fecb502d&file=ASPHALT_OVERLAP_WIDTH.pdf

Hi Engineers, Can someone help me with reference manual/page in AASHTO that states the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) for various categories of vehicles? Erasa

What is the minimum cover for AGL duct in regraded areas as per Airport Standards. Any reference? Erasa

Hi Engineers, Is there any standard code that specify minimum bearing width (correct me if I am wrong) for manhole covers as attached

Hello I need some clarification on this; In AC 150/5340-30G; Figure 126(FAA), Standard Details for Taxiway Hold and Guidance Sign (Page 254). What does the Wire Mesh 6” x 6”[15cm x 15cm] No.6 means? I know the 6” x 6” is the spacing of the wires but what I need to understand is the No.6. Erasa

Hi Engineers, In calculating the weight of a precast unit is it the volume of concrete by the reinforced density of concrete only or is the volume of concrete by the the reinforced density of concrete plus the weight of rebar. I need clarification please.

Hi Engineers, Would it be wrong for me to design a wall as a beam? What to clear some doubts.

Hi Engineers, What is the recommended depth and size of an AGL pit/manhole per standard? Any references?