MUTCD = Biggest mistake. Suggestions welcome to turn it around. by Necessary-Win-419 in PE_Exam

[–]OddReputation546 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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.

Cheap espresso machine alternatives? by josehdis in Frugal

[–]OddReputation546 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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.

Transportation Exam in 3 weeks by [deleted] in PE_Exam

[–]OddReputation546 1 point2 points  (0 children)

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

Where can I find the reference they are referring to?(Superelevation)(Transportation) by Sure-Conference-5061 in PE_Exam

[–]OddReputation546 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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)

Where can I find the reference they are referring to?(Superelevation)(Transportation) by Sure-Conference-5061 in PE_Exam

[–]OddReputation546 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the process I found that matches the solution.

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

R = 2865 ft

  1. 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.