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Mr. Chad Taylor Morrison, P.E., F.ASCE

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Mr. Chad Morrison, P.E., F.ASCE


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Posted By Chad Morrison 10-20-2023 11:06 AM
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I might venture to say that as engineers our education in the field of geometry is much the same as any other students' - starting with elementary shapes and ending with trigonometry. Should we be attributing more of our systems and structures understanding to geometry? How do we formally expand its ...
Posted By Chad Morrison 10-03-2023 11:59 AM
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Remove the term internship. Offer the opportunity as a part-time job. I was in AutoCAD class as a high school junior, when a classmate offered me the opportunity to interview as a miscellaneous steel detailer. That summer I worked full time during the week and as a beach parking lot attendant on ...
Posted By Chad Morrison 09-18-2023 10:07 AM
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I am a big fan of Kayak for creating my itinerary. I also use Google Earth to scope out where I am going... the number one question is typically, where can I park? I like TripAdvisor, as well. I even plan day trips, so that I can find tiny beaches along Cape Cod and know what facilities are available, ...
Posted By Chad Morrison 01-12-2023 12:40 PM
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https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Tide-Great-Boston-Molasses/dp/080707800X I am currently reading "The Dark Tide - The Great Boston Molasses Flood of 1919" by Stephen Puleo. While I have seen the plaque in memory of the incident in the North End, it never really occurred to me as an engineering disaster, ...
Posted By Chad Morrison 11-16-2022 01:19 PM
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Let's work backwards from the end product. What is the value of a house? The hours of the carpenter and the materials? In time, these values diminish greatly when compared with location and condition. Now is the carpenter driving back and forth to the hardware store 3 times because he forgot one more ...
Posted By Chad Morrison 08-30-2022 04:13 PM
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I had lunch with an architect a couple weeks ago. It was a great experience to learn about his practice and how he approached problems. The problems were a bit different than engineering problems, but in the end the aim was the same to best serve the client. I also recall going to the dentist as a kid ...
Posted By Chad Morrison 06-27-2022 11:41 AM
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In a post pandemic world, there is no wrong or right way to shake hands. When in doubt, ask: hug, handshake, high five, fist bump, elbow bump, wave, nod, or smile. I think the addition of the fist bump in the professional settling is a welcomed addition. Your handshake can say a lot about your confidence, ...
Posted By Chad Morrison 06-22-2022 10:21 AM
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Engine is the root word. As in military engine or siege weapon, like a catapult. Civil engineering followed with non-military applications. As the steam age came to be, engineer was a very appropriate title to those on locomotives and ships. Not only did they pilot the locomotives and ships, but they ...
Posted By Chad Morrison 04-19-2022 11:52 AM
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As engineers we are charged with solving complex problems. Such problems require deep thought. The thoughts could be worked out on scrap paper or draft work, but often remain in the mind's eye. We often feel that if we are not producing calculations or drawings, we are not working... but our thoughts ...
Posted By Chad Morrison 01-28-2022 04:59 PM
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Happy National Lego Day! For the past 2 birthdays, I have given my daughter Lego sets! Last year, she required a lot of help building the set and proceeded to tear it apart and rebuild it her way! Last week, she received her set for her 6th birthday and was able to put 90% of it together herself! ...
Posted By Chad Morrison 12-22-2021 10:28 AM
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Ah yes, the WindowsPhone was wonderful! The Live Tiles were ingenious! Lack of apps indeed hung it out to dry. I am looking forward to what Windows 11 has to offer. Growing up with PCs, I never felt comfortable using a Mac. Macs are too restrictive in their software requirements and interface. Windows ...
Posted By Chad Morrison 12-02-2021 10:06 AM
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Many engineers refrain from comments online for legal reasons. Anything posted publicly can be used for discovery. Private community forums, emails, and text messages can be used as evidence, as well. Many times, lawyers will immediately seek out facebook and linkedin profiles of a person involved with ...
Posted By Chad Morrison 09-07-2021 09:56 AM
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Thank you for posting the photo. This spired building on Vine Street was one of my projects! I don't think I have ever experienced "remnants" as strong as Ida. Going to check things out can be dangerous! With that in mind, I think flooding presents a unique perspective regarding disasters. In Rhode ...
Posted By Chad Morrison 06-15-2021 08:50 AM
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EVAS Website Please see the link above. There is help available for making technology accessible for people with low vision. ------------------------------ Chad Morrison P.E., M.ASCE Professional Engineer Greenville RI ------------------------------
Posted By Chad Morrison 06-11-2021 09:58 AM
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What were you before you became an engineer? What was your first job and how did it help you on your career path? As a teen, I worked as a parking lot attendant at the beach. My duties included flagging in cars, directing them where to park, collecting money, and cleaning up. It helped instill ...
Posted By Chad Morrison 02-04-2021 09:11 PM
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We cannot go without mentioning ASCE Plot Points with Ben Walpole ASCE Plot Points Podcast Archives | Civil Engineering Source and Anthony Fasano, PE Podcasts (engineeringmanagementinstitute.org) One of the most popular podcasts is Dr. Death - Dr. Death - Wondery - Feel The Story This podcast ...
Posted By Chad Morrison 01-14-2021 03:45 PM
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The living document is a challenge. I have my own stash of resources and means of standardization, which I seek to share with the team. Formatting multiple resources that may or may not be related into a single manual may introduce unnecessary formalities. A directory may offer more flexibility, whether ...
Posted By Chad Morrison 11-20-2020 09:53 AM
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Big fan of classic MacGyver and no mention of him would be complete without the A-Team who built at an even bigger scale! I love it when a plan comes together! Ted Mosby is a great architect, but cannot hold a candle to fictional, fictional architect George Costanza (why does no one pretend to be ...
Posted By Chad Morrison 10-28-2020 12:26 PM
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I am very proud of my classmates who have risen in their chosen field. For those who haven't, I would like to think I am an inspiration or a resource they can count on if needed. ------------------------------ Chad Morrison P.E., M.ASCE Professional Engineer Greenville RI -------------------- ...