Recent content by srw2104

This was all very useful information...thank you for all the help. It is much appreciated

Hello all, There is a 600 foot long asphalt pipeline that spans over a very large field. This specific pipeline is 10 inches in diameter and has a 3in diameter pipe attached to it. In addition, this pipeline as a whole is wrapped in 2 inches of fiberglass insulation. I need to figure out an...

Thanks. And yes, i realized my first idea didn't make very much sense. I do plan to go with what you and DickL are talking about. I now believe I have to tackle two problems: 1. determine the size of planks required to carry a 2000lb dynamic load across a 6' span since that is how far apart I...

Hello all, I am currently trying to figure out a cheap way to build a "bridge" that will go in my back yard. It will primarily be used to drive my 2000lb lawn mower over a small creek. I want to support it with 2 to beams at a 30 ft span as I will rest 2x8 or 2X10 pieces of wood on it. It...

Thanks studiot...youve been excellent help Furthermore...Does anyone know of any formulas I could use that will apply to this situation which will allow me to further understand what is going on here. Any calculations at all would help...formulas for stress, load, strain, etc. Thank you in...

That is very useful information...I did not know. In addition, I apologize for the misunderstanding. When I say 12 feet...i mean they are 12 feet deep into the ground, with about 4 feet showing abover ground. So...giving a total 16 feet top to bottom.

when you say 12 feet long...you mean 12 feet deep, correct? ...and I am only looking for a temporary solution until I get the money needed for a permanant solution. I understand a permanant solution is best right away...but I jus cannot do that at the moment. I need a year and a half or so.

i had actually meant landside...digging up in front of it may give me the room necessary to pull it back inward. do you agree?

thanks studiot...do you think another option may be to use a backhoe to dig out the area of soil directly in front of the sheet pile in order to relieve some stress on the pile. Thank using eye hooks and concrete footings, implement a chain and "come a long" to pull the sheet pile back. I think...

Here is the supplemental sketch...thanks again!

Here is a photo taken of the fence I have described. A sketch of the area will be attached as well

studiot, you are excellent help. I couldn't thank you enough. Currently I am trying to upload a sketch I made which will allow you to visualize what I am talking about but for some odd reason It will not work for me although I have never had trouble doing it in the past.

I will absolutely provide that at a later time. I have to go down there and make measurements. I will post a sketch of it next week sometime as I will be going out of town. In addition...I really do appreciate all the help. Thank you very much

Do you possibly know of any formulas or calculations I can perform in order to see how much force really is pulling this fence down?

Thank you both very much for the quick reply...I will attempt to address all of your questions. DickL: I feel as if you are right about the Earth movement which is causing the problem. It seems as if the soil is just too weak near the lake and the weight of all the material is causing it...