The city of Lacey requires a 10-foot separation between public water and public sewer, a state and local code provision. When a sewer lateral crosses a water main or vice-versa, a З-foot vertical separation must be maintained. This occurred in The Park, but Phillips was unable to make the З-foot vertical separation.
Creativity Phase
Objective. The objective is to generate, by creative techniques such as brainstorming, numerous alternative means for accomplishing the basic function(s) identified. Key Question. Accomplishing this phase should result in answering the question “What else will do the job, that is, perform the basic function(s)?” The completeness and comprehensiveness of the answer to this question determine […]
TEMPERATURES OF ASPHALT MIXTURES
The recommended temperatures of SMA mixtures with road bitumens according to EN 12591 are given in the standard EN 13108-5. The minimum temperature of delivery to a laydown site and the maximum production temperature in an asphalt plant are provided there. When using a modified or special binder, one should follow the information passed on […]
Wildf lower
The Wildflower is like my house on the outside with a single, open room inside. Add closet(s), a loft, utilities, furniture and entire rooms as you see fit. Square feet: 117 House width: 8’ House length: 19’ Road Height: 13’-5” Dry Weight: 5100 lbs Porch: 3’x 7%’ Ceiling height: 6’-3” — sizes are approximate
Prudent Avoidance Strategies
There are many simple and inexpensive ways to make the bedroom a sanctuary that is free from these stressful fields. Here are five suggestions: 1. Use battery-powered clocks near the bed. Research has shown that exposure to high magnetic fields during sleep can cause severe long-term illness. Many electric clocks produce high magnetic fields. 2. […]
Dishwashers Are Shaping Up
Dishwashers have changed quite a bit in recent years. They use a lot less water, which translates into lower energy use for water heating. In 1978, water use by dishwashers ranged from 11 gal. to 15 gal. for a normal dishwashing cycle. By 2000, that usage had dropped to 6 gal. to 10 gal. As […]
Closing In
With the timber framing completed, it was time to fill in the wall panels. We used the small lower panels beneath the windows as training panels for students at the building school, but, as we got higher, Jaki and I pandered to a dream which wehave had for a long time: to make the most […]
Finishes, Cleaning Solvents, and Applicators
FINISH CLEANS WITH APPLICATOR COMMENTS Water-based polyurethane Soap and water Synthetic brush; pad; round applicator Probably best all-around finish for nonpro; tough, water-resistant finish; easy cleanup, low smell; work fast, overlapping edged areas before they dry Oil-based polyurethane Mineral spirits Natural-bristle brush; round solvent-resistant applicator Tough, durable finish; favored by pros because dries slower than […]
Microwave Ovens Are Tops in Efficiency
First introduced as a practical kitchen appliance in 1965, microwave ovens have revolutionized cooking and offer substantial energy savings over standard ovens (They are 5 times as energy efficient as a standard electric oven). They work by producing non-ionizing microwave radiation (a certain frequency of radio waves) with a magnetron and directing that radiation at […]
Surface Seals
For pavement seals the following materials are used: • asphalt layers; • stress absorption membranes (“SAMIs”) (see Fig. 13.37); and • junction sealing material. SAMIs act over an old cracked pavement surface, sealing the cracks against water ingress. They often provide a small degree of differential horizontal movement between an old and a new pavement […]