Civil Griffin

Entry level engineers who use AutoCAD: I recommend watching this video. You need to understand XREFs, Layer Manager, and basic commands. I also share nuances you need to know (from my professional experience).

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Civil Griffin

Land Development Quiz!

Scenario:
A required utility easement runs directly through a stormwater pond.

Question:
What is the biggest long-term concern?

1 week ago | [YT] | 5

Civil Griffin

Land Development Scenario:
You are grading a proposed roadway tie-in near a property line that cannot be disturbed.
- Maximum allowable slope is 4:1
- The proposed road edge of pavement is 2–3 feet above existing grade
- There is 6 feet horizontally from the edge of pavement to the property line

Question:
Is 6 feet of horizontal space enough to grade the roadway without encroaching beyond the property line?

1 week ago | [YT] | 3

Civil Griffin

Basic things that can turn projects sideways if you allow it....

1 week ago | [YT] | 8

Civil Griffin

Land Development Scenario:
You are designing a stormwater pond adjacent to a protected wetland.
- Maximum allowable slope is 3:1
- The wetland line cannot be disturbed
- The current plan shows 5 feet horizontally between the pond Top of Bank (TOB) and the wetland line
- The TOB will likely be 2–3 feet above existing grade

Question:
Is 5 feet of horizontal space enough to grade the pond without impacting the wetland?

1 week ago | [YT] | 3

Civil Griffin

Land Development Quiz:

A commercial site shows an existing 1" water service and 1" meter, but the building requires a 1.5" service and 1.5" meter. What should the engineer be most concerned about?

1 week ago | [YT] | 2

Civil Griffin

Let's review a drainage report (for beginners)

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 9

Civil Griffin

Land Development Quiz (USA):

Why would you need a permit through the state’s DOT?

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 5

Civil Griffin

Transportation Engineering Quiz:

On a civil site plan, what is the primary purpose of sight triangles at driveways and intersections?

2 weeks ago | [YT] | 5

Civil Griffin

Don't spend another 30 minutes setting up storm events... #Stormwise #ICPR4

1 month ago | [YT] | 1