I have evaluated a site that is a former surface mine. The owner wishes to construct a house on the "mine spoil/mine soils." The soils can accept very little effluent based on the structure, consistence, and texture. A Wisconsin Mound is not applicable.
Any Canadian engineers here to discuss...
I am at the point where I have more work than I can do at a reasonable pace and there is more work available. I am a one man operation. When did you hire your first employee? Did you hire an engineer, draftsman, or administrative assistant first? Lessons learned?
Most States include a table in their regulations for stormwater and septic infiltration rates based on soil morphology. Where were these values likely derived? I have not found a citation for the values in the manuals I have come across over the years.
I am involved in a project that is repurposing an early 1900s warehouse that will include multiple new openings for windows and doors. Does anyone have Dik's historic brickwork paper that I believe used to be hosted on SRE's website?
I am working on a home addition that will add 200 sq ft off the gable end wall side of the house. The existing home is a 4" slab on grade with masonry stem walls. At this time, I do not know if the slab is floating or poured into the stem walls. The addition will be a bathroom and an extension...
