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Re: What's Wrong With This Picture?
I respect and admire what architects and structural engineers do. However, let's not put them on too high a pedestal. Architects design buildings with aesthetics in mind and engineers decide whether or not a certain design is feasible. That is why architects' original plans are often modified. Engineers also tend to look at structural problems from an economic perspective. That is why many houses are built using two by eight joists (ie. seven and a half by one and a half), which in my opinion is inadequate. But, it does meet minimum specs. I believe in over engineering. It causes fewer problems down the road.
posted: 12:55 pm on November 15thThe design above looks like a problem waiting to happen. At least based on the information given.
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Santa does exist!
posted: 1:16 pm on December 9thRe: Titanium hammers up for grabs. Want one?
Anything that cuts down the shock damage is welcome, but don't take your eyes off the hammer for a second when on the building site.
posted: 4:29 pm on July 7th