TheRick109 and EnergyProfessional are both correct. A masters is worth it for some and not for others. Ultimately it is a decision that should be based on an individual's circumstances. OP needs to do their own soul searching, maybe considering what is said on this thread or maybe not, on what a...
TI Metallurgist, I am in a similar boat as you. I'm right at about 4 years experience and currently doing my masters with my company paying for it. I went into it not really expecting any pay increase and at this point I think I am past the point where I am any less hireable than someone with a...
I would second that it is not the most economical option to use multiple layers of rafters for this size of tank. Why not just have rafters extending radially from a halo at the center of the tank with a single column? The current configuration just seems to add extra design time, construction...
XavierEng05 that table applies to both cases (horizontal weld on top or bottom) if you look at the diagram on the table. I would try to use the ICR chapter 8 tables when possible since the elastic method usually gives overly conservative results.
The easiest way to answer your own question would be through a free body diagram, specifically at your bolted connection. There isn't enough information here yet to help determine a load path. Since you mentioned that this is an FEA model, it seems like you are modeling the roof to be pin...
Standard practice is to make sure the line has proper electrical clearance to anything that gets built right on the edge of the easement. The line should offset from the edge of easement at a minimum distance of the blowout distance of the line under wind plus the electrical clearance. Plus your...
Spartan5 I would say you are correct on both heat/insulation. Don't forget about cost though. The rule of thumb (which will vary quite a bit based on actual conditions) number I've always heard is that underground is about 10 times more expensive per mile than overhead lines.
Generally the support itself (bolt, weld, etc.) should provide the lateral support. There should be no need for an extra member between the end supports. The intermediate beams along the span are what is referred to as the bracing against lateral torsional buckling. So there is really no...
Well that post went south quickly. Use h.ef for your anchor calculations. Other than that, there's not enough information here to go on. You need to know the anchor loads, concrete geometry, material strengths, etc. to figure out an actual number for the minimum embedment. A qualified structural...
I've found that the strength of the insulators, rather than the strength of the bus, generally govern span lengths. Find your short circuit force from IEEE 605 as a distributed load and then calculate the force acting laterally at the insulator. Insulator manufacturers provide allowable...
