Pipeline Exclusives
Using his state’s Code of Ethics for Engineers and Surveyors, the author illustrates how moral behavior can lead to engineering excellence. by David Dexter, FNSPE, FASPE, CPD, CPI, LEED BD+C, PE Ethics in its simplest form is a system of […]
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Due to wood’s hygroscopic characteristics, shrinkage of the wood framing may have adverse effects on plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems. by Laura Loziuk and James Richardson In recent years there has been increased interest in wood frame construction for high-rises […]
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Using alternative engineered designs allows for innovative designs and advancements in the construction process. by David Dexter, FNSPE, FASPE, CPD, CPI, LEED BD+C, PE All design documents that require the seal and signature of a Registered Professional Engineer, by definition, […]
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Today’s engineers and designers must take much into account outside of the normal engineering concerns of load, flow rate, and pressure drop to design systems that protect public health. by David Dexter, FNSPE, FASPE, CPD, CPI, LEED BD+C, PE The […]
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Maintaining temperature, pressure, and flow per design conditions will promote laminar flow and ensure adequate service life of the piping system. by Kevin Wong, MBA, BSc, CAE, and Avishai Moscovich MBA, P.Eng, LEED AP The following technical overview has been […]
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Many issues and procedures need to be considered and implemented when plumbing systems go unused. by Bill Bliss Buildings occasionally may be shut down or furloughed for an undetermined period of time. This recently has occurred extensively across the nation […]
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IoT technologies can be added to advance plumbing designs and provide owners and operators with connectivity to the domestic water systems. by Adam Bartman and Avishai Moscovich, P.Eng, LEED AP As we discussed in Part 1 of this article, mid-market-type buildings […]
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The author examines the effectiveness of some past and current products to help shower piping drain effectively to reduce Legionella growth. by David Dexter, FNSPE, FASPE, CPD, CPI, LEED BD+C, PE We learn more about Legionella bacteria almost daily. It has […]
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When it comes to domestic water, we haven’t really seen a widely scaled platform in which one can connect and control different aspects of the plumbing system. by Adam Bartman and Avishai Moscovich, P.Eng, LEED AP In this series of articles, […]
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