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Hello, I am looking for some guidance on determining what applicable codes and/or regulations would apply to siting a transmission line structure next to underground high pressure gas lines. NESC discusses grounding and/or grounded structure requirements. Does anyone know of any other...

Can anyone help me with the definition of "Margin on failure"? and more specificly what does a MOF of 1.3 mean? thx j....

Does anyone know of a code or industrial standards that specify the clearance of any ground disturbances should be kept from the base of the adjacent power poles structures to avoid weakening the foundations? The planned project is for a new rail road track to be constructed parallel to an...

I was recently given a drill casing specification by my client that specified H40 7 inch production casing 16 lb/ft and a H40 10.75 inch surface casing 22 lb/ft. However, I have been unable to find any reference to the above mentioned casing. The closest match I have found is 17 lb/ft on the...

Hello, Here is my dilemma. A recent inspection revealed that the required preheat was not followed per AWS code. The joint: A36 base plate (2 inches thick), A992 Column (W10 x 77). Required preheat was 150 F. Visual inspection showed no sign of cracking. The ambient conditions are not...

Here is my dilemma ........ I am designing a large elevated tank (open) and would like to model the tank to verify/check my hand cal's for the reactions on my support columns due to seismic loading. Which brings me to my question, what is the best way to model the fluid. I am not concerned...

Hello, I am writing in hopes of acquiring information on the analysis of a groove & fillet weld group. Here is my question: In analyzing a groove weld "capped" with a fillet weld how is the strength of the weld determined. More specifically, how is the effective throat measured...

Hello, I am inquiring about any weld courses that may be offered through various organizations, which would cover theory, procedures, and inspection. I am looking for something that is geared more towards a design-engineering role. I am considering ASME’s course, “Practical Welding...

What is the difference between an extreme pressure (EP) lubricant and a lubricant that has extreme pressure additives? If gear oil contains the EP additives is that enough to classify it as an EP lubricant? I define each as follows: EP (Extreme Pressure) lubricants -- lubricants that impart...