Civil Engineering

Medical Gas and Vacuum Systems Plumbing Systems and Design 22006; Vol. 5: No. 1 by Anon This continuing education article on medical gas and vacuum systems begins with a system designer?s checklist, tailored to help meet specific client needs and with steps for new construction and for additions to existing facilities. A primary consideration...
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Designing Combined Standpipe and Sprinkler Systems. Plumbing Systems and Design 22006; Vol. 5: No. 1 by Roy, Matthew Combination standpipe and sprinkler systems are commonplace in most multi-occupant residential and commercial buildings. In these and other light and ordinary hazard occupancies, National Fire Protection Association, NFPA, standards allow the combined system to share the...
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Pump Affinity Laws: Use with Caution Plumbing Systems and Design 2007; Vol. 6: No. 8 by Ahlgren, Roy C. E. The pump affinity laws provide a useful way to estimate the effect of changes in either the revolutions per minute (rpm) or the diameter of the impeller on a pump’s performance. In this article,...
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Specialty Systems: Hemodialysis Facilities. Plumbing Systems and Design 2006; Vol. 5: No. 4 by Schultz, Carl C Water and water treatment are the very heart of a dialysis system. Plumbing engineers must understand system design, installation, and maintenance. Dialysis fluid, or dialysate, is composed of water and a concentrated solution that contains the same...
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Methods for Designing Site and Roof Drainage Systems Plumbing Systems and Design 2008; Vol. 7: No. 8 by Messina, Joseph V Most codes and standards that apply to the design of site and roof drainage systems are governed at the local level, and these can vary greatly from region to region across the country....
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Rain Water Catchment – Plumbing Engineering Design & Standard Description ASPE’s second design standard, written in conjunction with the American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association, will help plumbing engineers design code-approved rainwater harvesting systems to encourage water reuse and conservation in commercial buildings. Available  at   : ASPE Publications
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A 12-Step Program for Avoiding Liability for Hot Water System Injuries. Plumbing Systems and Design 2007; Vol. 6: No. 1 by Wise, Donald Plumbing engineers, designers, contractors, maintenance, and operating personnel are often involved in litigation concerning liability for injuries sustained by the users of hot water systems. For example, scald injuries and legionella...
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Building Storm Water Systems Plumbing Systems and Design 2006; Vol. 5: No. 3 by Stenqvist, James E An ever-growing number of considerations that apply to storm water system design have greatly increased the complexity of the task. Design criteria, including local codes, climatic conditions (such as rainfall rate), and relevant building construction details must...
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Plumbing Design for Health Care Facilities Plumbing Systems and Design 22006; Vol. 5: No. 2 by Anon. This continuing education article covers a myriad of topics that pertain to the design of plumbing systems for health care facilities, laboratories, and research facilities. Major topics include plumbing fixtures and related equipment, laboratory waste and vent...
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Concrete Pavement Design, Construction, and Performance Author: Norbert Delatte Year of Publication: 2008 Number of Pages: 392 Abstract: Published by Taylor and Francis A pavement project may be envisioned as a three-link chain, consisting of materials, design, and construction. Because the weakest link governs the performance of the system, engineers must be knowledgeable of...
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