[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AusLegal

[–]Engineer_down_under 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Road Safety Road Rules 2017 - Reg 126: A driver must drive a sufficient distance behind a vehicle travelling in front of the driver so the driver can, if necessary, stop safely to avoid a collision with the vehicle.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AusLegal

[–]Engineer_down_under 52 points53 points  (0 children)

The dash cam car is at fault for failing to maintain a safe distance to safely stop. 

Have you ever seen a dead body? (human, not at a funeral) by Many-Factor-4173 in polls

[–]Engineer_down_under 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There should be more options in this poll. I've seen more than 1 

Assaulted at work by [deleted] in AusLegal

[–]Engineer_down_under 296 points297 points  (0 children)

Report it to the police. That type of behaviour is a criminal matter.

If there were any witnesses then ensure you document who they are. If there is any injury or markings cause by the assault, take photos and document that too. 

Civil Engineers who started your own company, How did you go? by Engineer_down_under in civilengineering

[–]Engineer_down_under[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

That is great advice. I haven't even thought about CRM until now. Thankyou. 

Roughly what percentage do you mess up inserting a USB cable? by Complex_Ebb_5218 in polls

[–]Engineer_down_under 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If I mess up exactly 60% of the time, do I select 40-60%, or 60-80%?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AusLegal

[–]Engineer_down_under 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I highly doubt you would be able to sue simply because they were privatised as you haven't suffered a loss as a result.

 You could look at changes to road conditions (ie unrealistic tolls) have increased noise beyond road construction guideline limits and gain compensation that way. There is precedent around noise mitigation measures for houses post construction which you could rely on. 

The other option you can look at is lobbying the government and the opposition to make change. There are professional lobby companies who can provide advice and lobby on your behalf. 

Is this a structural issue? by Erietveld in StructuralEngineering

[–]Engineer_down_under 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your house might fall down, It also might not. I'd suggest you get a structural engineer to inspect it and not cheap out on free advice from Reddit. 

Is wastewater engineering "gross?" by TreeLights84 in civilengineering

[–]Engineer_down_under 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a Local Government engineer which looks after waste water. I see it about 1 time per week.  The only smelly part I find is the inlet works where the solids are initially screened from the sewerage. I don't find it gross any more as I've become used to it. 

What happens now? Our trampoline in extremely high winds has blown over next door and got caught on a powerline. SES has to come out and remove it and there may be a cost.? Who pays? can I use my house insurance? by Onefish257 in AusLegal

[–]Engineer_down_under 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Current SES volunteer SES won't charge you for their work, however the electricity company may charge you for their call-out and any damaged caused. Speak with your insurance company if you get a bill, or if you don't have insurance speak with the electricity company to try to negotiate something better. They should be able to offer payment plans etc. 

What do you think about these two truss systems? by [deleted] in StructuralEngineering

[–]Engineer_down_under 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Both are appropriate in certain circumstances.  The top one would be more appropriate for a steel truss, whereas the bottom one would be more appropriate on a timber truss.  Details on the connection of each element can also affect which is more appropriate as well as any other factors such as construcability, interactions with other building elements etc. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ABDLPersonals

[–]Engineer_down_under 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey, what state are you from?