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    Washer design

    Think along the line of a circular plate (fixed along the 2" circumference) subject to a central point load (refer to Roark for the correct formula). Your plate dimension is OK considering your 2" sleeve but the calc will give you the required thickness.
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    Foundation Design for 10'D Asphalt Tank

    Please refer to API 650
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    Flag pole installation

    Thanks for your responses. Anchors and a baseplate. I'm looking for a rigging procedure (or advice), perhaps from someone whose being involved in a past project. Lifting it from horizontal to vertical, onto the anchors and safely removing any installation hardware.
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    Flag pole installation

    Preparing tender for design and installation of 150 foot tall flag pole. Can anyone provide details for its installation?
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    SACS

    Recently acuired SACS topside on lease. Is there a SACS for dummies that someone can recommend? Any ideas will be appreciated?
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    Rigid pavement for helicopter parking

    Gentlemen Your assistance appreciated Gerard B. Mahadeo
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    Rigid pavement for helicopter parking

    I have to design a concrete pavement for parking five bell 412 helicopters, approximately 350ft x 90ft. I'm considering 3500psi concrete (cyl), 6" thk, two layers of rft, upper #3 @ 12"BW, lower #4 @ 12"BW. The aft skid tube load is 4772lbs over a contact area 2"x14" i.e. imposed stress 199psi...
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    Design of tank bunds / dyke

    Looking for guidance in the form of sketches, articles, personal experience for the layout of bunds for 600,000 bbl tank, including drainage, bund cross section, and associated details. Because of real estate restrictions height will be 13 feet. Thanks in advance
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    Design of tank bunds / dyke

    Looking for guidance in the form of sketches, articles, personal experience for the layout of bunds for 600,000 bbl tank, including drainage, bund cross section, and associated details. Because of real estate restrictions height will be 13 feet. Thanks in advance gmahadeo@hotmail.com
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    determine axial strength of screwed joint

    Need to determine axial strength of screwed joint. Main member 36" diameter pipe with 1" thick wall, 4" diameter sch 80 nipple with 8 no. threads per inch, only 1/2" screwed into main member (self threaded into main ), carbon steel. What maximum tension can this joint...
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    determine axial strength of screwed joint

    Need to determine axial strength of screwed joint. Main member 36" diameter pipe with 1" thick wall, 4" diameter sch 80 nipple with 8 no. threads per inch, only 1/2" screwed into main member (self threaded into main ), carbon steel. What maximum tension can this joint...
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    Bridge design / steel construction

    You don't need advice, you need a Structural Engineer. Someone could get hurt. You question is contrary to the purpose of this forum. It would be irresponsible to respond to your post.
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    Decagon Roof Support (Please Help!!)

    You need to hire a structural engineer to design your roof. Uplift may be a concern as well.
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    Sagged Tank Roof

    You need to provide details about roof support structure, plate thickness, diameter of tank, time of construction, etc.

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