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Mr. Thomas Q Halmi, P.E., M.ASCE

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Mr. Thomas Halmi, P.E., M.ASCE


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RE: What about nuclear power?

Posted By Thomas Halmi 08-10-2022 10:20 AM
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134 million miles - Naval reactors have an outstanding record of over 134 million miles safely steamed on nuclear power, and they have amassed over 5700 reactor-years of safe operation. Currently, the has 83 nuclear-powered ships: 72 submarines, 10 aircraft carriers and one research vessel. ...

RE: What's Your Favorite or Most Used Idiom from the World of Engineering?

Posted By Thomas Halmi 03-28-2022 07:44 AM
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"Sure we can do it, it only takes time and money." or On Friday, when the project isn't done, but it's due Monday, "I'm so glad there are two more working days in this week." (Meaning Saturday and Sunday.) ------------------------------ Thomas Halmi P.E., M.ASCE Principal Engineer Steelcase ...

RE: Can you learn leadership skills from TV dramas?

Posted By Thomas Halmi 11-08-2021 08:00 AM
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When I was in the Navy, we were required to watch Twelve O'Clock High for leadership lessons. It is still considered the definitive movie on leadership, though filmed in 1949. I recommend watching it. https://www.movieleadership.com/2013/05/29/is-twelve-oclock-high-the-definitive-movie-about-leadership/ ...

RE: Surfside Condo Collapse Peripheral Questions

Posted By Thomas Halmi 09-08-2021 01:53 PM
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Try https://floridadep.gov/fgs/sinkholes I promise not to put a period at the end of my sentences when it has a hyperlink. ------------------------------ Thomas Halmi P.E., M.ASCE Principal Engineer Steelcase Rockford MI ------------------------------

RE: Surfside Condo Collapse Peripheral Questions

Posted By Thomas Halmi 09-07-2021 01:27 PM
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Gregory, this may help: https://floridadep.gov/fgs/sinkholes. I think that is where Mr. Patton was going with his comment. Also read: https://www.newcivilengineer.com/latest/could-a-sinkhole-have-caused-the-miami-apartment-collapse-05-07-2021/ ------------------------------ Thomas Halmi P.E., M.ASCE ...

RE: Are we approaching the tipping point for large scale electrification from renewables?

Posted By Thomas Halmi 02-24-2021 11:29 AM
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Instead of attacking a source, how about researching your own sources and provide a rebuttal? PragerU was to generate thought regarding the original question, "are we at the tipping point?" I believe we are far from it. PragerU is a succinct video to explain why and prod others into thinking more about ...

RE: Are we approaching the tipping point for large scale electrification from renewables?

Posted By Thomas Halmi 02-22-2021 09:21 AM
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Something to consider see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqppRC37OgI ------------------------------ Thomas Halmi P.E., M.ASCE Senior Facilities Engineer Steelcase Rockford MI ------------------------------

RE: 1,000 Bed Emergency Hospital in Just 10 Days

Posted By Thomas Halmi 02-04-2020 03:45 PM
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How is the accelerated-cure concrete performing at this time? ------------------------------ Thomas Halmi P.E., M.ASCE Senior Facilities Engineer Steelcase Rockford MI ------------------------------

RE: Concrete in cold weather

Posted By Thomas Halmi 06-13-2019 10:02 AM
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See ACI 306R-16 for the Guide to Cold Weather Concreting. Less than 4 degrees C is a cut off temp. https://www.concrete.org/Portals/0/Files/PDF/Previews/306R-16_preview.pdf Concrete remove preview View this on Concrete > ------ ...

RE: Spall Repair of Control Joints in Floor Slab

Posted By Thomas Halmi 10-22-2018 01:29 PM
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Dear All: I appreciate all the suggestions and thoughts. There is no joint curling or pumping. The spalls started appearing in recent history of the slabs. There is some crazing, but I don't think this contributed to the problem. I am thinking the spalling started after: 1. The plant began bu ...

Spall Repair of Control Joints in Floor Slab

Posted By Thomas Halmi 10-17-2018 01:24 PM
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I am looking for repair suggestions as well as possible cause of spalling of control joints in a concrete floor in a factory. Spalling is occuring at nearly all of the joints in the aisles only. The concrete is 6" thick 4000 psi concrete, with welded wire fabric reinforcement at 3" depth, with metal ...

Spall Repair of Control Joints in Floor Slab

Posted By Thomas Halmi 10-17-2018 01:11 PM
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RE: Large-scale 3D printing of precast and cast-in-place concrete

Posted By Thomas Halmi 06-29-2018 02:20 PM
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Here are some more links/resources to consider: http://contourcrafting.com/ https://www.military.com/defensetech/2014/01/20/navy-helps-fund-3d-printing-of-buildings http://www.military.com/video/forces/army/3-d-printing-a-building-aces/5556042994001 ------------------------------ ...

RE: Large-scale 3D printing of precast and cast-in-place concrete

Posted By Thomas Halmi 06-29-2018 12:03 PM
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The US Military is experimenting with 3D printing structures. The Navy and Army are developing this as a viable option for construction option currently. https://www.usni.org/magazines/proceedings/2016-10/3d-printing-game-changer https://3dprint.com/185151/us-army-3d-printed-barracks/ --------- ...

RE: porous asphalt pavements

Posted By Thomas Halmi 05-15-2018 03:17 PM
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You may want to do some reading here: Introduction Asphaltpavement remove preview Introduction National Asphalt Pavement Association View this on Asphaltpavement > and here: Construction Guidelines Asphaltpavement remove p ...

RE: A guide to codes!

Posted By Thomas Halmi 10-31-2017 05:09 PM
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Have you tried searching here: Home | Australian Building Codes Board ? ------------------------------ Thomas Halmi P.E., M.ASCE Senior Facilities Engineer Steelcase ------------------------------

RE: Rehabililtaion of Concrete Structure

Posted By Thomas Halmi 10-31-2017 05:09 PM
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In 1966, the U. S. NAVAL CIVIL ENGINEERING LABAORATORY reviewed the use of bamboo for reinforcement of P.C.C. They noted that the use of bamboo as reinforcement in portland cement concrete has been studied extensively by Clemson Agricultural College. Also, a study of the feasibility of using bamboo as ...