Executive Summary Any noise beyond liquid simply flowing in a pipe is likely not a good thing. Two potentially dangerous noises in pipes/pumping systems are water hammer and cavitation. What Noises are “bad” Noises? Whether it’s water in your own pipes at home, or you’re in a pump station with, […]
Concrete Formwork – Pressure not a Function of Wall Thickness
Just a quickie on formwork pressures. One of my foremen once asked me if we needed more form ties in a 24″ thick wall versus a 12″ thick wall. That answer is “no”. Concrete, when being placed, is liquid. Just like water. And as all carpenters know, form ties are […]