I am interested in knowing if anyone is using a Laptop computer for AutoCAD, and specifically LDD. I have a MAC at home, and am considering the purchase of a PC Laptop so that I can practice LDD from home. I don't want the hassle of another desktop set up at home. Any recommendations on...
I am looking for a source of Manning Roughness coefficients for open channel creeks. I have the Chaudry text book which gives some great examples of coefficients along with photos, unfortunately, the creek I am working on is much smaller that the examples. If it helps I can send a photo of the...
This should be interesting. At least I hope so. I am a practicing professional engineer. I am currently employed by a small private consulting firm. My department consists of me and my boss. My boss is a good engineer with more than 30 years of experience, and is also a good teacher. I am...
I have general question related to valves on water service lines. For domestic water supply I am required to supply NRS gate valves. O.k., that means non-rising stem, right? For fire protection supply I am required to provide OS&Y gate valves. What is an OS&Y gate valve? What is the main...
What is an average allowable soil bearing stress for compacted granular material? Anyone know where I can find a summary for various types of soil? Is 2000 psf reasonable for calculating bearing areas for thrust blocks?
Thanks in advance
I looked at the autodesk web site and found nothing, so I am hoping someone here has encountered this glitch and found a solution. I can no longer edit existing mtext or create new mtext...I get the following message..
"There is not enought memory to complete this operation. Try closing...
Are CAD files of standard plumbing details such as valves, elbows, meters, strainers, etc available as "shareware"? Specifically, schematics for plan and profile layouts of water service connections up to 200mm dia. Thanks in advance.
Are CAD files of standard plumbing details such as valves, elbows, meters, strainers, etc available as "shareware"? Specifically, schematics for plan and profile layouts of water service connections up to 200mm dia. Thanks in advance.
