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Hi, a long time ago I purchased Mathcad 6.0 - student version. Last time I used it was a few computers ago and obviously some years ago. I dusted off the 7 disks, searched for my external "floppy" drive and hooked it up to my new laptop naively hoping it would install without any issues...

Hi, I am looking for design load infos out of interest in structural engineering. ASCE 7 keeps being mentioned anywhere I look. I don't want to spend the 100+ $$ to buy the actual spec. but would like to find out what is in the spec. Is there an older version (less expensive) available or may...

Hi, I would like to read up and learn about solar power generation. My back ground is in mechanical engineering (automotive), but I would like to expand my skill set to the alternative energy technology sector starting with solar power. Any good advise on where to start, any book...

Of course the idea is "neat" not "need".

Thanks for the responses. Peddingtongreen, I forgot to mention, that I was panning to add steps to the bridge to compensate for the elevation difference between the decks. BAretired, a draw bridge is a need idea. My thought was to not have to step down from one deck to get to the pool deck...

Hi, I built a deck which is attached to my house. Now I would like to add a deck to my above ground pool. It would be nice if I could connect the two decks via a "draw bridge". The two decks would only be about 3 to 4 feet apart, so it would be easy to join the two with a draw bridge. My...

Hi, I started my engineering career in the automotive industry in positions of applications and development engineering. Now I slipped into project management. It seems to be a "natural" progression in the automotive industry when working on the supplier side. The project management is not...

Hi, I need to drill holes in floor joists to rout wiring. I noticed that the builder (or electrician) of this house did not rout any existing wiring through a laminate joist which goes across halve of the basement. It almost looks like that he avoided going through the laminate joist. The...

Hi, I would like to hook up my new (actually used, but new for me) arc welder in my garage. I need a 50 amp 230 V outlet and am considering Al-wiring since it is about half as expensive as copper wiring. Did some research and found out about the cold creep. Found different opinions, from the...

Just to clarify, I am not questioning the signing or not signing. Let's assume it needs to be signed and sealed and there would be not question about it. Now, how do I have to protect myself, is it true that a company's (employer's) liability insurance automatically covers a P.E. or does the...

Rbulsura, thanks for the quick response. There is no P.E. signature in question for the design. The customer designed the product (and is responsible for the design). The customer is just looking for a responsible person to be in charge, sign and seal for the manufacturing and testing of the...

Hi, I am considering a new job. It is a manufacturing position for a small volume production project for which the customer requires a P.E. sign off. The product is designed by the customer. The P.E. sign off is for the manufacturing and testing of the product only. I remember reading...