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    What is this piece of railway equipment called (see photo)?

    Hi all I am new to the railway industry and during my site surveys I have come across a piece of equipment numerous times. I have attached a link for the photo. Heard this being called an axle counter or spider plate, but I am not convinced. Appreciate the help Thanks
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    Coring into brickwork

    I am currently trying to research the effects of adding additional ducts through a brick wall by coring. The existing wall in a chamber has 100mm diameter ducts 500mm spacing (centres) and I am looking into doubling up total number of ducts. Therefore spacing would be 250mm centres and...
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    Civil Engineering textbooks in the rail industry (UK)

    Hi all, I will be starting a new job next month as a senior civil engineer in the rail sector. I have no prior experience in this sector but have worked briefly in buildings (retail), bridges, highways, waste management, pharmaceutical and general infrastructure. I have a total of 4 years...
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    Civil Engineer wanting Structural Engineering career

    Hi everyone, I am a civil engineer working in the UK with the following background: MEng (Hons) Civil & Structural Engineering (2008) 1 year experience as a graduate structural engineer designing steel framed retail stores and concrete pad foundations 2.5 years as a civil engineer project...

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