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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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RE: You're an engineer right? Francis Scott Key Bridge

Posted By Chad Morrison 04-09-2024 05:21 PM
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Could a large ship cause a Baltimore-like bridge collapse in RI? (providencejournal.com) One important distinction to make is that because the victims were repairing the bridge at the time, it was a jobsite safety issue. Certainly there was a plan to protect the workers from motor vehicles. Was ...

RE: Communication as part of the engineering skills set

Posted By Chad Morrison 04-09-2024 05:21 PM
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Please allow me to share a new book on the topic: Collaborating for Comprehensivity: Fearnley, CJ: 9798321867235: Amazon.com: Books ------------------------------ Chad Morrison P.E., F.ASCE Professional Engineer Greenville RI ------------------------------

RE: ASCE Manual: "Quality in the Constructed Project," 3rd Ed.

Posted By Chad Morrison 04-02-2024 08:04 AM
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This is a great resource! I just downloaded it. Do you know of any programs that have used it as a textbook? ------------------------------ Chad Morrison P.E., F.ASCE Professional Engineer Greenville RI ------------------------------

Infrastructure Report Card

Posted By Chad Morrison 01-11-2024 08:05 AM
Found In Announcements
The RI Section is updating the state infrastructure report card for 2024. The current 2020 infrastructure report cardcan be found here: Rhode Island Infrastructure | ASCE's 2021 Infrastructure Report Card If you would like to assist in the effort to update the report card, please email: ...

Good Engineering Analogies

Posted By Chad Morrison 12-22-2023 04:46 PM
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Recently, I was asked to explain a structural failure in layman's terms. I was not involved with the design or investigation of the failed structure, so I could not offer a professional opinion. I think an analogy would have been useful in this situation, but again if the analogy was not a perfect fit ...

Jury Decision on Realtors - What does this mean for AEC industry?

Posted By Chad Morrison 11-02-2023 04:23 PM
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This week, a Federal jury found the National Association of Realtors responsible for controlling commission rates. Regardless of market conditions and more buyers without brokers, rates have stayed at 5%-6%. US jury finds realtors liable for inflating commissions, awards $1.78 bln damages | ...

Geometry - Does it get enough credit?

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 ...

RE: UPDATES FOR ALL PE CIVIL EXAMS

Posted By Chad Morrison 10-18-2023 10:04 AM
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If the exam is specialized, it defines a field of expertise. Therefore, the license issued should be SE, GE, EE, or TE. This discrepancy further complicates how we define our profession and undermines our ability to serve as generalists (leaders). ------------------------------ Chad Morrison P.E., ...

RE: C-Crete

Posted By Chad Morrison 10-06-2023 10:28 AM
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I found a similar concept here. Climate Tech | Brimstone The process is proprietary and starts with low-carbon materials. Combining cement and aggregate production within one location also reduces the carbon footprint. Looks like they have completed the proof of concept phase. I believe the ...

RE: High School Interns

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 ...

RE: "Engineering Your Vacation"

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, ...

Narragansett Bay Commission Job Opportunity

Posted By Chad Morrison 07-25-2023 03:47 PM
Found In Announcements
NARRAGANSETT BAY COMMISSION VACANCY NOTICE Phone: 401-461-8848 ext 371, HR Clerk Title and Number of Position: Environmental Engineer (IM) IM027 Application Period: 7/26/2023 – 8/2/2023 Salary Range: Grade 8 / $54,435.39 ...

RE: "Forum to discuss the "soft skills" engineers encounter throughout their career. "

Posted By Chad Morrison 06-21-2023 11:08 AM
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Engineers underestimate the extent to which technical language can be misunderstood by multiple parties. We rely on drawings, photos, models, calcs, and words to relay information. If one means of communication were sufficient, we would not need the others. It is also important to recognize when new ...

Historic Home Fulfills Futuristic Vision in the Present

Posted By Chad Morrison 05-22-2023 08:25 AM
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One of the many benefits of attending an ASCE event, is the opportunity to check out the local sights. This year's Construction Institute Summit ( cisummit.org ) was held in St. Louis, offering no less than the Gateway Arch as an attraction. It was also here in the Midwest, where designer R. Buckminster ...

RE: Guardrail, Handrail Concentrated Load

Posted By Chad Morrison 05-19-2023 10:42 AM
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100 plf and 300 lbf for grandstands appears in the Massachusetts 7th edition, but not the current 9th edition. It can still appear in current job specifications. The figure below looks like the condition described by 100 lbf per foot grandstand loading. 3 fans acting at one point along a rail would ...

RE: Guardrail, Handrail Concentrated Load

Posted By Chad Morrison 05-17-2023 12:53 PM
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The loads in the chart appear to be uniform, given as lbf/ft. Excessive to the point where the design becomes offensive to the architect or owner? Often it is the base material or superstructure that is insufficient. Deck/Rail collapses are common during parties. I do not see a benefit for designing ...

RE: Guardrail, Handrail Concentrated Load

Posted By Chad Morrison 05-17-2023 11:05 AM
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The code being the design minimum, there is nothing to prevent the designer from applying a load that exceeds 50 plf or 200 lbf. The issue arises when the architect has a specific look in mind for the railing. Increased loads require reduced post spacing, thicker material, and substantial anchorage. ...

How to Write Effective General Notes

Posted By Chad Morrison 05-01-2023 08:00 AM
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General Notes are not only an important piece of the contract documents, but of any submittal. General Notes can cover the basics, such as defining the governing code or very specific installation procedures. With the boilerplate format of notes, number of different projects, and breadth of content, ...

RI ASCE April Dinner Meeting

Posted By Chad Morrison 04-11-2023 08:54 PM
Found In Community: Rhode Island Section Events
Speaker: James Marsland, PE Senior Project Manager at GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. Topic: An Innovative Method of Placing & Compacting 400,000 Cubic Yards of Fill in the Thames River Family Style Dinner Menu: Salada ( Garden Salad) and Batata Assada ( Oven Roasted Potatoes) Arroz ...

RE: Evolution of design codes and standards

Posted By Chad Morrison 03-28-2023 04:46 PM
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Safety is the responsibility of the engineer. A better understanding of safety elevates the profession and reinforces this responsibility. Code should enhance this understanding rather than dilute it. ------------------------------ Chad Morrison P.E., F.ASCE Professional Engineer Greenville ...