We take a time out from engineering during this week of holy observances to think on the truly important. In 2012, Passover is celebrated on April 6 through 7. Passover commemorates the passing over of the angel of death during… Read More
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What is the difference between cement and concrete?
If you ever watched the old television show the Beverly Hillbillies, you probably remember Granny referring to the swimming pool as the “cement pond.” This is not an uncommon term as we often hear someone referring to a cement driveway,… Read More
Is It True? Are Two Pumps Better Than One? – Part 2
Our previous article, Part 1 of Is it True? Are Two Pumps Better Than One? discussed some of the issues of a foundation drainage system that uses a sump basin to collect ground water and a pump to discharge the collected… Read More
Is It True? Are Two Pumps Better Than One? – Part 1
For decades foundation drain tile have been placed around basements of dwellings to collect and drain ground water from the soil, especially during and after a rain storm. These drain tile are commonly comprised of short lengths of clay tile… Read More
High Winds Recur In Cleveland Area on March 2 & 3, 2012
The fringes of the severe storms that ripped through Alabama, Kentucky, Indiana, Tennessee, and southern Ohio resulted in high winds in the Cleveland Area on Friday, March 2 that continued into Saturday, March 3, 2012. Winds were generally out of the… Read More
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High Winds & Hail in Cleveland Area on Leap Day (February 29, 2012)
Another cold front passed through Northeast Ohio during the evening of Wednesday, February 29, 2012. High winds and pea to marble-sized hail were observed by the Writer and others on the south side of the Cleveland Area (Parma). Winds were generally… Read More