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  • SWComposites
    oh they will eventually ask the US govt for more $, like any good R&D project. and its just a demonstrator. building a certified design...
  • JStephen
    JStephen replied to the thread Wind Load.
    There's potentially a bunch of stuff vibrating up there, as well as the overall structure. Why the "half the wind load value"? At 15'...
  • GregLocock
    From Aviation leak https://aviationweek.com/aerospace/aircraft-propulsion/jetzero-takes-wraps-blended-wing-body-development-plans A...
  • CWB1
    CWB1 replied to the thread ChatGPT - Nice!.
    Outside of a few tiny/new/odd companies, nobody considers those servers secure nor allows staff or suppliers to use them. Most...
  • Brian Malone
    Brian Malone replied to the thread Elon's Roman Candles.
    According to this story, SpaceX has completed in-orbit fuel transfer. The accomplishment got little attention. If the tools and...
  • Ron247
    Ron247 replied to the thread Rafter and wall plate connection.
    Are you just not wanting a seat cut (aka bird's mouth) for some reason? You show your rafter and joist in alignment to each other...
  • GregLocock
    There's a backup power supply in the ECM so even if the 12V battery gets disconnected the capacitor has enough oomph to get the job done.
  • Ron247
    These load sound awful high. You must be dealing with a soil I have never had to deal with. Treating it as undrained is understandable...
  • CWB1
    Stern launch is also the most challenging in terms of stability because the narrow now is supported on centerline blocks and the only a...
  • Roga50
    Roga50 replied to the thread Bayesian interim report.
    They have raised the Bayesian now....
  • Ron247
    Ron247 replied to the thread Rafter and wall plate connection.
    The sketch below is from the 2021 International Residential Code. The sketch is conventional framing. The code in your area probably...
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  • jhnblgr
    jhnblgr replied to the thread Wind Load.
    My experience is with AASHTO signs and luminaries spec is what I would apply. Calculate the flat face areas and go from there. I guess...
  • Eng16080
    Eng16080 reacted to GaStruct's post in the thread Subdivision Work - Pricing with Like Like.
    I have a rule that I either design the entire house or none of it. This is based off experience where a project went sideways and I was...
  • CWB1
    I agree. There are approved engineering drawings out there. Assuming SR was the ultimate authority and signed off on every one of...
  • Eng16080
    Eng16080 replied to the thread Odd Wood Connection.
    I'd be tempted to build the whole thing out of 2x4s, kind of like milkshakelake mentioned. Maybe just use wood screws or nails if the...

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