(04-29-2016, 05:17 PM)Canard Wrote: [ -> ] (04-29-2016, 03:55 PM)clasher Wrote: [ -> ]I think beams are a nice shape. Those are wide-flange beams, not I-beams... I-beams aren't very common anymore.
Right; if you want to get really picky, they're W-profile sections.
...but no one will know what you're talking about, unless they work in fabrication So I think I-beam is still a valid name.
Oh yeah for sure, I work as an ironworker and I figured people here would be more receptive to a bit of nitpicking
I-beam is pretty much accepted as the colloquial term and we still use it in shop talk even though we all know better. W-beam just doesn't roll off the tongue.
(04-29-2016, 09:16 AM)zanate Wrote: [ -> ]There's not much room to maneuvre here, regulation is driving it.
Regulation is driving it, but that doesn't mean there isn't room to maneuver and get the regulation amended or an exception made. The Region doesn't seem interested in doing that, however.
(04-20-2016, 04:32 PM)Canard Wrote: [ -> ]Here is the official statement from GrandLinq:
Quote:The LRT track and CN Freight share the track through this area. There are also very steep ditches along the track that require us to meet certain standards with our fencing . Transport Canada regulations state that we must use chain link fence as opposed to rope in these areas.
Nonetheless, Along the track, between Columbia Street and Erb Street (through the UOW and Waterloo Park), we will install a 1.5m High “Black Vinyl” Chain Link Fence, not galvanized. This was decision made in coordination with the City and the Region of waterloo.
Horray. I can't even begin to fathom how hideous this is going to be through the beautifully futuristic buildings of UoW, too.
Such a shame.
if you stand inside the fence you won't see it.
This excellent drone-filmed video just popped up today showing the status of Ottawa's elaborate LRT conversion. Lots of familiar sights! The complex stations look a lot more involved than ours, for sure.
Meanwhile, in
London...
(04-30-2016, 03:59 PM)Canard Wrote: [ -> ]Closer to Waterloo, this short section of track stands at King/Union.
Union/King is slated to open by May 15th before Caroline/Erb closes down for 4 months. Can the concrete be poured, cured, and asphalt placed in that time?
Based on previous crossings, I think yes! It'll be tight, but I bet they'll pull it off. Or at least be within a week or so of that date.
I am curious, why do you mention Caroline/Erb closing for 4 months, with regard to the Union/King intersection? Or are you just comparing the scope of work? If that is the case, those are two totally different beasts. Caroline/Erb is a monumental task, while Union/King is a very simple crossing. Or are you saying that somehow Union/King is a bypass that people would use if Erb/Caroline is closed? If so, how?
The latest Ion update claimed that the Caroline / Erb intersection would not close until both Union / King and William / King reopened.
(04-30-2016, 04:31 PM)Canard Wrote: [ -> ]Based on previous crossings, I think yes! It'll be tight, but I bet they'll pull it off. Or at least be within a week or so of that date.
I am curious, why do you mention Caroline/Erb closing for 4 months, with regard to the Union/King intersection? Or are you just comparing the scope of work? If that is the case, those are two totally different beasts. Caroline/Erb is a monumental task, while Union/King is a very simple crossing. Or are you saying that somehow Union/King is a bypass that people would use if Erb/Caroline is closed? If so, how?
If you want to get from one side of Uptown to the other, and Willis and Erb/Caroline are closed, you pretty much need to use William or Union, right?
(04-29-2016, 07:42 PM)Canard Wrote: [ -> ]Meanwhile, in London...
I was going to say that there isn't anything *really* wrong with a full BRT system. But talking about building BRT and transitioning to LRT in the future doesn't make any sense to me. You're going to end up paying so much more if you go that route.