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Is DE acting on the requirements of the Contract's Special Provisions?

We allow Contractor and Resident Engineer(RE) sort it out in the field. As a matter of design policy,we specify pipe size and thickness, and the height of cover as well while Contractor has the option of selecting the pipe strength and Installation type to be approved by RE.

My manufacturer actually said Traffic loading, not live loading in its entirety. Sorry, I misrepresented him on this.

My project is a 60-inch dia RCP with 2-feet available height of cover.My local manufaturer referred me to ASTM C 76 where for 60-inch Dia RCP, Wall A thickness is 5", Wall B is 6" and Wall C is 6.75". My local manufacturer also suggested I go for Wall A since there will be no live Loading on...

The manual, though very good, did not explain the meanings of Wall A, Wall B, or Wall C. I still need help.

What does it mean when we describe RCP walls as Wall A, Wall B or Wall C? Under what condition will each one besuitable? Are there any manuals or documents that can help?

A million thanks to Qshake and msucog. They gave me the fundamentals I needed to clarify.

Can someone explain to me what is meant by "seismic site characterization". The methods or processes involved. References to material concerning this topic will be appreciated.

One function of Wwll is as a retaining wall. The desired configuration of retained backfill will be critical in deciding the flared angle of the Wwll Another function is to protect the backfill against scour and to provide gradual transitional flow("inlet contraction flow" and "outlet expansion...