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We are looking for any feedback or references that helps delineate or define the limits of civil 'scope' for site improvements as they interface with a building. Here are 2 examples:
1. For a sidewalk either connecting to a building entrance or a perimeter walk, we will typically...
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We have a new commercial building with a BELOW GRADE PARKING GARAGE that is to be served by a new access road running north-south (helps the visual). The parking garage is coming off perpendicular from the access road with a very short spur (garage door will be about 30-ft from edge of...
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We are assisting with a re-waterproofing project for an existing hotel plaza. There is an access road that comes spiraling down from the street and to a rather large plaza for guest arrival/check-in (all open air, above grade). This is a porte-cochere that is similar to a...
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We have been asked to review 'drainage' for a townhouse project in our ski resort community. Several residents have noticed that generally during the winter season, there is substantial (5-inches or so) movement between the edge of the heated (hydronic) concrete driveway and a valley...
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Here is the scenario: I am designing 2,400 LF of gravity sewer for a small on-mountain restaurant for a ski area. I have performed a hydraulic analysis and the flows/velocities, etc. suggest a 4-in diameter pipe is ample. Peak flows (with peaking factor of 4) are only 0.02-cfs (+/-8...
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We have been asked to design about 1/2 mile of sanitary sewer (6-inch diameter pipe w/ manholes) up a steep ski run as part of a ski area improvement project (replaces a septic system per Forest Service). The area has very challenging topography and the site is very remote. I have two...
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I am looking to expand my knowledge regarding how specifically a mainline prv functions and to gain some understanding of any particular nuances associated with them. We are located in a relatively remote mountainous area with limited, experienced people.
My eagerness stems from...
I am designing some bridge abutments for a 60-ft span, modular bridge and have a brief question regarding practical construction consideration:
How much, if any, additional bearing depth should be considered for the girders to sit (between face of abutment wall and face of back wall)?
The...
