Bullheading a Tee – Process, Applicable Codes, Pressure Loss
Bullheading a tee refers to designing a pipe fitting in a manner where the branch pipe connection is of a larger diameter than the run connections. In this article, you…
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David Etukudo Rebar Weight – Chart and Frequently Asked Questions
Rebar, or reinforcing bar, refers to the steel bars that strengthen concrete that is subject to tensile loads. One of the important parameters of rebar is its weight. In this…
Concrete Haunching – Purposes, Process, Use with Pipe
Concrete haunching involves using concrete to provide structural support whenever there is no restraint such as a wall or curb. In this article, you will learn the purpose of concrete…
Refraction vs Diffraction – Examples, Differences, FAQs
Refraction refers to the change in direction of a wave, while diffraction is the spreading of waves. Moreover, they are important concepts in the field of physics with a variety…
Concrete Corbel – Purpose, Design, w/ Steel Beam
A concrete corbel is a short cantilever protruding from a wall, column, or the side of a beam. In this article, you will learn the purpose of a concrete corbel,…
460V Three Phase – Configuration, Wiring Diagram, vs. 480V
460V three phase is a common electrical specification for running industrial equipment. In this article, you will learn about the 460V three phase, review its wiring configurations, and compare the…
Pipe Obvert Elevation – Implication, Calculation, and Applications
Pipe obvert elevation is the vertical distance between the inside-top of a pipe and any datum. Moreover, the term ‘obvert’ means to turn. The obvert measurement mirrors the pipe invert,…
Aircraft Static Port – How To Identify, Function, Blockage, and Alternate
An aircraft static port allows for the measurement of the outside air pressure. In addition, it constitutes the pitot-static system, which is a range of pressure-sensitive instruments that measure key…
ASD Load Combinations, Differences vs. LRFD
ASD (Allowable Stress Design) is a design procedure or philosophy, also referred to as service load design or working stress design (WSD). Moreover, it entails ensuring that the service load…
Power Dissipation – Process, Formula, Applications
Power dissipation refers to the process by which an electrical or electronic device loses or wastes energy via heat production while performing its primary action. Moreover, it is important to…