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    Requirement for the PE exam?

    Hey all, Are there certain exceptions to the requirements for taking the PE exam? I read somewhere that you necessarily do not have to have four years of experience. The person in question will have 3.75 years of experience at the time of the exam. Where would this information be found?
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    How do I convert 2D point to a 3D point?

    Does anyone know how to change a group of 2D points to 3D points without editing each one???? Every point in my drawing has an elevation of 0.00. I need the Z value to equal the exising topographical elevation. Does anyone know how to do this??? Thanks.
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    How can I go from Engineer to Developer?

    Hi all. I got my bachelor's in Civil Engineering and now have nearly 3 years of work experience as a Civil Engineer. I have my E-I-T license and I am focused on getting my PE license. After achieving that goal, my inner conscience says I should take my ambitious attitude and move into the...
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    Residential Design using Profiles

    I am designing a subdivision and the first thing I am doing is laying out the streets. I am matching the proposed street as close to the existing grade as possible. Next, I am creating offsets for the Edge of Pavement(-0.25'), Back of Curb(-0.08'), and Back of Sidewalk(+0.25')lines. The...
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    Step by Step Process for calculating Earthwork?

    Hey fellas, I would like to know if someone could shed some light on a step by step process for calculating earthwork. I have access to the Autocad Civil Design package and know how to calculate the fill/cut using the program but I am unsure how to take into consideration the stripping of...
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    Backflow Calculations?

    I am designing a subdivision in which I need to consider backflow. Can anyone tell me a quick, efficient way of calculating backflow for my pipe system? Is there a spreadsheet that someone has that would be able to help me out? Thanks

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