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Really can't say I like that one. I know it looks like it should work in theory and does match up to the theoretical model pretty well...

Got it. Sorry. Took your post as saying an LVL shouldn't be used because it might get wet.

How is this link applicable to to a product from a different manufacturer who treats their LVLs with preservatives and rates them for...

I'd go for the PWT Treated LVL that can span without the "posts" and sleep well. For those decrying using LVLs here, note that PWT is...

Depends on the framing. Preferably the joists sit on the beam, so the beam is notched into the top of the lower post. Then the upper...

Full height columns are difficult beyond two floors, and even then you're limited in your connection options - bolting the girder to the...

It's somewhat regional. Around here, arc spot welds are popular (also called 'puddle welds'), but some places use PAFs or even screws...

I am on the wait list for Work Beaver, which is an AI Agent of sorts and supposed to do tasks on your desktop using any application you...

Here's the 1945 version: American Standard Building Code Requirements for Minimum Design Loads in Buildings and Other Structures - Misc...

Agreed. One big opportunity I see with LLM based "AI" systems is the AI "Agent" that is able to take natural voice commands and...

To be a contractor vs an employee, the contractor has to have control of their resources and time. The contract can stipulate that the...

I don't see it that way at all. Of course we only have partial information, but it sounds to me like the business owner/EOR is a...

I think that is misuse. Just like telling a junior engineer to just "go figure it out" and then following up with "what did the model...

If we're going to do the punitive thing, it would be nice if we could just be more honest about it and accept bribes. Dear Mr...

It's amazing what being good at polishing turds and putting lipstick on pigs can do for a contractor.