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Watershed

Equal Conveyance and Compensatory Storage

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Anthony P. Centurelli, P.E.

In 2018, a friend who owns a small strip mall asked me for assistance in dealing with a wetlands issue. A wetland/floodplain is located behind, and abuts, the strip mall property. The floodplain drains via an intermittent stream which runs along the side of the property and crosses beneath the road...

PVC TPO Roof

TPO Roofing Splits

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Kurt D. Mulder, P.E.

A sixteen-year-old thermoplastic roof installed on a factory roof in Southern Alabama was reported to have been damaged during a hailstorm. The thermoplastic roofing at the facility was manufactured in rolled sheets, which were installed in parallel overlapping rows. Visual examination of the...

Foggy Window

Why Are My Windows Foggy?

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Charles E. Whitley, P.E.

For those who live in hot or cold environments, double pane windows are a great way to increase the energy efficiency of your home. Double pane windows consist of two panes of glass that have been sealed together in a frame, with a pane of glass on the interior and exterior surface of the window...

Grain being transferred into holding

Don’t Get Rubbed the Wrong Way

Thomas P. Jur, P.E. & Derek B. Zahl, Ph.D., P.E.

The U.S. exports about 4 million bushels of grain a year, including wheat, rice, corn, soy and other commodities. Grain is typically transferred by rail from farming areas to shipping terminals located on the coast or major waterways. The grain is temporarily stored in silos at the grain terminal...

Wind Turbine

Earth, Wind, and Fire

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Anthony (Tony) A. Yurko, III, M.S.M.E., P.E., CFEI, CVFI

The job of a forensic or investigative engineer can be fascinating. Each investigation brings its own set of challenges and, at times, gathering facts and background information can be one of the more difficult aspects of a case. In gathering our own observations, evaluations, and examinations of...