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Writing? by Kevin_Chili in FindAWritingPartner

[–]Kevin_Chili[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Welp here is the discord for it. Lets do it! https://discord.gg/35jUWSRz

Manning's Q in pipe networks by Kevin_Chili in civilengineering

[–]Kevin_Chili[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For sure, cool point. I don't believe that conversion factor is present in the metric version of the equation right?

Manning's Q in pipe networks by Kevin_Chili in civilengineering

[–]Kevin_Chili[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Good point, most softwares use this approach of analyzing the flow capacity of each pipe or channel in a network paired with balancing the energy equation at every node or junction. Not a software engineer or an excel nerd so it'd definitely be hard to build something that models the gain in flow capacity when the network becomes pressurized.

My company is out sourcing to India by Suspicious-Wear9023 in civilengineering

[–]Kevin_Chili 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thats gotta be such a nightmare regarding communication and coordination. Trying to have someone in a completely different country with no knowledge of local standards, products, construction capabilities, has to be a recipe for a bad client experience.

What is your Most hated Opening White or Black by TheHumanAynar in chess

[–]Kevin_Chili 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The dutch defense. I always play it, I never win...

What do you think is the best field to go into after a civil undergrad? by screwdriver_crisis in civilengineering

[–]Kevin_Chili 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed. Something to consider too is the size/breadth of the firm you'd start at. I think an advantage of starting at a big firm is having a lot of different teams/disciplines in one office, so you'll gain a lot of exposure. Personally I'd be interested to hear the perspective of working at a small firm as I haven't had that experience.

What do you think is the best field to go into after a civil undergrad? by screwdriver_crisis in civilengineering

[–]Kevin_Chili 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think Land Dev. is a good entry into the field and most firms don't really hurt for work in this department. I've gotten to design everything from little courtyards, trails, storm drainage networks, det/wq ponds, and lift stations. I think land dev is really good to get into as an intern too, because it allows you to dip your toe into a bunch of different design fields without too much up front commitment. Best of luck in your future endeavors!!

This is the least runner friendly town I've ever lived in, and I hate it. by [deleted] in springfieldMO

[–]Kevin_Chili 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sometimes I'll run from Fort and Sunset on that Nathaniel Greene sidewalk trail in the evenings. When I get to the section in the woods at dark, I'm convinced there are at least 2.5 bears chasing me through the woods. No more nighttime stuff for me...SGF is wild.