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that's because they keep making the exams easier every year! :)

I'm assuming this is plain cement concrete pavement, 8" to 12" depth. The construction joints will be determined by the equipment used to construct the pavement, and the extent of the area. For the contraction joints, I would set it up to build 24' by 24' slabs at the largest, and preferably...

The only other issue I can think of is if the surrounding pavement was undermined, or if the walls of the trench were caving in as the 57's were placed/dumped. Andrew

So you had a 5' by 10' hole that was 13' deep? If so the contractor must have used some type of shoring to get down there to install the pipe. Can you provide some details on the shoring and the procedure used? Depending on the type of shoring system and its use, it may have contributed to...

The company I work for runs a fleet of triaxles. We are allowed up to 73,280 GVW here in PA. We often get checked by the state, and sometimes they check the loading on each axle. From what I have seen on our trixles, when loaded (73k) you usually have about 15k on the front axle, and 58k on...

For a triaxle, the GVW is usually 80k. However, the law in your jurisdiction may limit the legal weight to less than the GVW. To ballbark it, figure the front axle carries 20k max, leaving 60k on the rear axles. Therefore with the third axle down, each is carrying 20k (60k/3 axles). If the...

I work in the asphalt paving industry. I agree with Cement on both his points. Specs that call for prime coat are usually outdated. It is rarely used anymore in that application, especially if it a cutback prime coat as opposed to a emulsified prime coat. With the cutbacks you are spraying...

Can anyone suggest a good book that covers the design of temporary excavation support systems? I'm specifically interested in design of sheet pile walls and cofferdams, and design of soldier pile wall systems with timber lagging. No one in my company (highway/paving contractor) has any...

I would guess you'll have your pass/fail letter within the next 2 weeks. However, don't get too excited. This past spring it took +/-61 days after receiviving the pass letter for us to recieve our license numbers and for the website to be updated. Good luck and hopefully it will be quicker...

Recieved my "suitable for framing" certificate on Saturday 9/29. Its really nice and special how it reads "you are certified as a/an Professional Engineer" I guess the "an" is there because you get the same POS when you become an EIT?? Then I got the wallet card/thing on Monday 10/01. Not...

I did talk to Rose at the board today (9/26) and she gave me the line that "90 days is only an approximation", and they have their best people working on it and they are doing there best. HA! I too will call my Rep. tomorrow. I don't think it will actually do anything though, besides let me...

I emailed the PA board last week. Their reply said that "licenses will be issued within the 90 days". That gives them until tomorrow (9/25). You bet I'll be on the phone Wednesday morning if I don't have by then. Its absolutely ridiculous!

Still no licenses here in Pennsylvania yet. This is as of Sept. 18 for those who passed the April 20 exam. Their 90 day time limit is running out, so it should be soon. The 90 days is from the date of your passing letter. Mine is dated June 27th. Are there any other states as slow as PA...

I am under the impression that the PA board verifies the results before they tell EES to send out letters to the examinees. This way if they do not agree with the NCEES cut score, they have a chance to manipulate the results themselves. I don't think this ever happens, but at least they have...

Is anyone who passed the April 2007 PE exam still waiting for their license? Which States give you your license number with your exam results? Which States issue the license shortly thereafter? We are still waiting here in Pennsylvania. The board has 90 days to issue your license after you...

Mech, You are correct about what the law says in PA. Technically, you would be allowed to take the exam if you had worked under a "similarly qualified engineer". However, I have personally found that the PA board will fight tooth and claw if your amplified record does not show that your...

HockeyFan, I see the Board has a meeting on 07/25/07. So I'm guessing we'll be getting our numbers sometime after this date. This is only my guess. Also like the others have said, the 90 day deal could be out the window now due to the state budget impasse. This is a great excuse for them to...

I passed, Civil w/ Transpo PM, first attempt. :PASSED2:

Wife just called.... Letter did make it to our rural address today..... I PASSED !!!!! :beerchug:

Congratulations Rocco! Hopefully I will have my results this evening, but I'm not going to hold my breath. My local post office is terrible so I may have to wait until tomorrow. Good Luck to everyone. -- Andrew