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Perhaps this is too far afield, but I recall the navy using spectral analysis of sounds and vibrations from ship components to detect hidden flaws that might lead to equipment or structural failures. Would something like that have any applicability to the question? Bill Mc ------------------------------ ...

It's an outstanding expression of engineers' situation right now when she says, "Engineers who remain thoughtful, engage clients transparently, and document their reasoning are practicing in a way that aligns with where expectations are heading." LINK I would add that they are making safety paramount ...

Abubakr: It sounds as if you have designed the perfect approach to ensure that your spreadsheet produces correct results. When I worked for the Corps of Engineers we used a very similar technique for our TABS suite of open channel flow and sediment transport models. We employed a large number of standard ...

Good points, Darya. Better communications are essential, as you note. I've seen good results from students and professors working in engineering practices (co-op/internships and summer employment/inter-governmental agreements, respectively) and visiting professorships by practicing engineers and outside ...

Thanks for that, Chris. Took me back to 1960s in Phoenix, where a local radio station began every day with a "Surf Report" for Arizona. We never had any. Bill Mc ------------------------------ William McAnally Ph.D., P.E., BC.CE, BC.NE, F.ASCE ENGINEER Columbus MS ------------------------------