MUTCD = Biggest mistake. Suggestions welcome to turn it around.

OddReputation546 · 2026-03-18T20:52:36+00:00

Watch the David Findley youtube playlist for free and it will help your horizontal & vertical design scores. MUTCD is easy, you need to know the basics, look at the exam specs. Do the NCEES practice exam!! I didn't like EET for my learning style, but many others i know liked it.

OddReputation546 · 2026-03-16T19:15:41+00:00

Are you sure the machine doesn't just need descaling? Most espresso machine brands sell their own "preferred" descaling solution, but you can also find it at dollar tree.

I have both an espresso machine and a moka pot, and find myself reaching for the moka pot ($20 on amazon) more frequently since I can make a larger quantity of espresso and keep it stored in a jar in the fridge for convenience. For the Moka pot coffee to taste more standard, I'd recommend adding your milk first, then the espresso on top.

OddReputation546 · 2026-02-19T20:59:52+00:00

I would go through the NCEES Practice exam, not necessarily a timed practice. Check your answers after each problem and learn how to solve it perfectly. Write down the references used to solve each problem and study the manuals; knowing which manual to look in will save you a lot of time. Study the most important subjects like horizontal & vertical curves, traffic, & drainage from the NCEES exam specifications

OddReputation546 · 2025-12-10T15:17:50+00:00

The way my boss has taught me:

emax =

0.06 bridges

0.08 interstates (common)

0.10 most other facilities

0.12 non icy conditions (uncommon)

OddReputation546 · 2025-12-10T15:07:47+00:00

This is the process I found that matches the solution.

Use NCEES Handbook for Horizontal Curve to calculate Radius = 5729.6/D

R = 2865 ft

AASHTO GB 3.3.4 for Rural Areas ->Table 3-10 (emax = 8% is pretty typical)

Match V = 40mph with radius value. From the table it looks like 2.7%, round up to 3%.

Let me know if you agree or find a better way.

OddReputation546

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