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unless otherwise specified, is it to be assumed that the photo size is 9 inch by 9 inch? reference problem #109 - 120 solved surveying problems In problem #109, they don't specify the 9 inch width but it has been used in the solution. Thank you

Chapter 6 Problem #39 - part I, why did they not use the Pyramid method for volume calculation? Problem #44 - How is it known that the Southeast corner of the property is located at station 13+20?? Did I just not see it? I spent 15 minutes trying to find it in the figure, but wasn't able to...

Please confirm the two statements below: For horizontal curves, stations are measured along the length, L of the horizontal curve and not along the length of chord (LC) of the horizontal curve. For vertical curves, stations are measured along the length, L which is NOT along the length of the...

Chapter 6, Reza problem #6: I can't figure out how part V was calculated. For the other parts I through IV looks like irrespective of instrument location they are just using F.S. length to calculate angle. Help!

Example 6.5 Chapter 6, REZA surveying book. This example is about cross section leveling and estimating the earthwork volume. What I don't understand is how is a cut of 4 ft appearing above the zero foot line of the roadway??? If it's a cut shouldn't it go below the zero foot line? This is...

Has anybody figured out problem #15 from chapter 5 - topographic survey and mapping? I can't seem to wrap my head around it. Any help is appreciated. Thank you.

why is the unconfined compressive strength divided by 2 to get 'c' ---c = cohesion? Any help is greatly appreciated!!!!! Thanks :) good luck to all!

Why is the answer 63 kips (ASD) / 94 (LRFD) and not 125 kips (ASD) / 187 (LRFD)??? When to use the maximum uniform load given by the table and when to use the Vn/ factor of safety (the value given at the bottom of the column on pg. 3-74 / AISC manual)??? Thank you!

Vs is only present when there is shear reinforcement in the footing correct? for a spread footing with no shear reinforcement, Vs = 0 ?

While I understand Problem # 19 -six minute solutions, it is a bit complex and a tad too length for the morning geotech portion, don't you think?

Can someone break down this problem for me - NCEES problem #107? I understand what they have done in the solution to arrive at the answer of ©, but I would really appreciate it if someone can break down the thought process to me, in case of a similar problem in the exam. a water content is...

For problem 3, the soil type is given at different depths and a loading of 100 kips is given per columns, a max differential settlement allowed is 1 inch. The best most economical type of foundation stated is drilled piers or driven piles. How is this chosen? Is there some type of thumb rule...

I think i'm going a little cuckoo with the exams only 4 days away! My question is: I know that stations in vertical curves are based on horizontal distances. How about the stations in horizontal curves?

Are you taking the PE in Oct 2010 withoout any type of a review class? How are you feeling? I am extremely nervous! :sharkattack:

What is the difference between 'S' and 'Z' on the AISC tables?

Please look at the attached problem. What should be the answer?

How to calculate cantilever relative rigidity for a shear wall? H/D ratio is known. I know it is in Lindeburg 8th edition, but has disappeared from 9th edition. Any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

This is in reference to problem #15 from Hiner Seismic Review. There is a horizontal roof diaphragm made out wood structural panels (WSP) with 15/32" rated sheathing. I have never taken a wood design class, so this may be a very dumb question. But I can't figure out how they said it was CASE...

This is in reference to problem #15 from Hiner Seismic Review. There is a horizontal roof diaphragm made out wood structural panels (WSP) with 15/32" rated sheathing. I have never taken a wood design class, so this may be a very dumb question. But I can't figure out how they said it was CASE 3...

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