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    OPEN CUT SHORING DIAGRAM

    I got permission to Open cut the railroad and they said they wanted to see a shoring diagram due to liability purposes. Does anybody have any info on where I can take a look at any diagrams or what they might be looking for. Obviously, if we got permission to open cut, then why the hell would...
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    E-80 Loading Determmination

    Does anybody have examples on Defelection Determination (Spangler Formula) I need to prove to the RR Company that a 36" Casing pipe (coated) is thick(.75") enough to support E-80 Loading. The casing pipe is going to be approx 3' below the RR Tracks. 2-A modified Stone will be used for...
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    DIP Under Railroad

    thank you. i got it to work out. thanks everyone for the help.
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    DIP Under Railroad

    Thanks but i got it worked out. I now need to concrete encase the pipe to withstand e-80 loading????
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    DIP Under Railroad

    I will look into that. Actually the culvert is approx 2X3 or 2x4 NOT 2x6 (mountain stone) my fault. How it stands up to E-80 loading is anybodys guess. The culvert is actually a combine sewer line. We are looking at replacing it due to RR wanting to REHAB the intersection and now would be a...
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    DIP Under Railroad

    Hey guys I need your help. I have an existing 2x6 culvert approx 1.8' under an railroad track. I was going to replace it with 42" Class 54 or 56 DIP(.017%) but I have no room for elevation change. The Prop DIP will be around 1.8' below the bottom of the track. Do you guys have any idea what...

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