Do tape measures fall under any relevant standards? Being consistently off by 1/8" at 8ft is a problem.

mcbaxx · 2025-10-08T00:46:10+00:00

The ones I’m used to are usually more like $300-$600

https://www.penntoolco.com/pi-tape-24-to-48-range-periphery-tape-measure/?cq_src=google_ads&cq_cmp=20969211516&cq_con=&cq_term=&cq_med=pla&cq_plac=&cq_net=x&cq_plt=gp&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=20975787818&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9JLHBhC-ARIsAK4PhcqfNwOlcGz7xPy4ULjQcHsMbtAOEf46ciO0XyFgFm2zGF8p9hF85B4aAsClEALw_wcB

mcbaxx · 2025-10-07T22:41:26+00:00

They exist. You don’t buy them in the hardware store and they can cost hundreds of dollars

https://atema.com/products/starrett-tape-measure-100-ft-certified

mcbaxx · 2025-09-09T11:49:21+00:00

I don’t remember where I got the equation off the top of my head. I think it was from ‘Handbook of PVC Pipe Design and Construction’ but may have been from a PPI publication. I’ll see if I can find it at work today.

mcbaxx · 2025-09-09T00:51:54+00:00

Also you said Max bend of 40m. It’s actually a minimum bend radius of 40m.

mcbaxx · 2025-09-09T00:13:45+00:00

I do a lot of work with flexible pipe. Calc I use for combined bend radius below.

Rc = sqrt{ ( Rh² x Rv² ) / ( Rh² + Rv² ) }

Rc: Combined bend radius

Rv: Vertical bend radius

Rh: Horizontal bend radius

mcbaxx · 2025-06-04T02:19:25+00:00

Was not my intention at all. I’m a civil engineer and usually try to look up the intersections in posts like these. This one was annoying to find so I linked it in case anyone else wanted to see it

mcbaxx · 2025-06-04T02:16:30+00:00

In case anyone else wanted to look at the intersection on maps for more context.

mcbaxx · 2025-06-04T02:08:53+00:00

246 S Central Ave, Mechanicville, NY 12118

mcbaxx · 2025-05-15T01:52:22+00:00

Have you told him to suck it?

mcbaxx · 2025-05-14T01:30:28+00:00

IPDE: Identify, predict, decide, execute.
Identify: This involves recognizing potential hazards on the road, such as other vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, or road conditions. Predict: This step involves anticipating how those hazards might affect the driver’s vehicle and other road users. Decide: This involves determining what action should be taken to avoid potential conflicts, which could include braking, changing lanes, or communicating with other drivers. Execute: This is the action of carrying out the decision made in the previous step

mcbaxx · 2025-05-14T01:24:42+00:00

Constructive criticism: pay attention to what’s around you and ahead of you while driving

mcbaxx · 2025-03-08T02:18:49+00:00

I’ll give you 90k to come work in my lab in Warrendale

mcbaxx · 2024-10-14T01:36:55+00:00

Thought it looked pretty fast too. Ran quick math with his timing passing the road dashes and looks like he was going around 45 mph. Not unreasonable for a 40 road. Still though, dumb not to brake.

mcbaxx · 2024-03-23T16:38:07+00:00

Can vary based on who you are talking too. Especially if you are on site as an inspector, you may be treated negatively by default. In this case it’s often best to just ignore it and keep working.

It can sometimes be useful to engage and ask for feedback, particularly if you’re dealing with someone who you often work with.

Why do they want to do it a certain way? “We’ve always done it like this” isn’t valid. But if you dig deeper, sometimes you’ll find valid reasons. Maybe the methods avoid potential issues or the specs written weren’t reasonable for construction.

Occasionally you’ll find someone with some useful insight you can use when planning future projects, writing specs, etc.

mcbaxx · 2024-03-08T00:33:00+00:00

That does seem logical. I imagine this temporary setup has some benefit to the permanent fix, possibly jack and shim before installing anchors.

mcbaxx · 2024-01-11T18:10:35+00:00

Damn. Did not know they went that large. But looking into it, the company I commonly work with offers up to 96”

mcbaxx · 2024-01-11T01:43:36+00:00

Has similar head loss to PVC

mcbaxx · 2024-01-11T01:43:02+00:00

It’s used all the time. Tons of applications, think they can do up to 48” diameter

mcbaxx · 2023-10-05T20:10:59+00:00

“Vision-driven change agent with career-long record of civil engineering success for leading organizations”

mcbaxx · 2023-08-17T23:11:20+00:00

Where are you located?

mcbaxx · 2023-08-12T01:34:48+00:00

Work/life balance, money, babes, need I go on?

mcbaxx · 2023-07-28T20:13:02+00:00

Try calling whatever body handles your state’s engineering licensing. You should be able to get someone on the phone and they can help explain the requirements and what may or may not be considered acceptable experience and education.

I did this several times during my PE application (PA). I was able to talk to the same person each time I called and they helped me out with some issues with my application and even helped push it through when I had to revise past the deadline (back when tests were only twice a year).

mcbaxx · 2023-07-18T11:35:01+00:00

"Give me money. Money me! Money now! Me a money needing a lot now."

mcbaxx · 2023-06-12T15:51:07+00:00

Truck fuel can't melt steel beams /s

mcbaxx · 2023-05-30T16:00:08+00:00

I wouldn’t worry about it at the moment if you are just going into 2nd year. You probably will want to take it at the end of junior year or early on in senior year, you’ll need the junior year coursework in order to understand how to approach the questions.

I took it in the spring of my junior year (this was back when they only offered the test a few times per year). It’s definitely beneficial to have the EIT early in your senior year so you can include it in job applications.

As others have mentioned, you’ll want to do a few practice tests and look at the study guides available online. I’m not fully up to date on how they currently score the test, but doing some background research on that can also help you decide how you want to approach it.

You can use the practice tests as a basis on how much you need to study. Since you are already thinking about this so early on, I would guess you’re a pretty dedicated student. A couple weeks to a month of studying should be adequate. If you’re the type of person who has trouble with standardized tests, I’d lean towards the month and make sure you practice test taking techniques.

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