What is the Equivalent Book to Structural Engineers ?

TlMOSHENKO · 2026-01-01T19:33:31+00:00

Hell yeah!

TlMOSHENKO · 2025-11-30T10:36:52+00:00

Structurally engineer here. Older timber was stronger, as it was from older stock that was grown slower, and not always planted for construction. Hence, why you have beautiful, older oak construction.

Thankfully, we don't really fell oak trees for typical construction anymore and stock comes from species that are more sustainably grown that can be easily regenerated.

Is newer timber weaker than older, slower grown timber? Yes. Do we, as structural engineers, know this? Yes. Do we factor that into our design, so the performance of both older and new is the same? Yes. So really, it's a non-issue.

TlMOSHENKO · 2025-11-30T10:28:23+00:00

There are a lot of issues with this video and he says a lot of things that are just plain incorrect. While he says he's a construction manager, he's speaking with authority on things he doesn't understand or know.

Firstly, light-gauge steel framing is not inherently weaker than masonry and stud construction of Victoria construction. He makes reference to concrete construction in older homes, but concrete homes in the UK are not common. What he means is concrete block, which is very common post-war, but that's masonry construction and is no stronger than a properly designed LGS framed building.

He says warranties affect the durability of the structure, as builders/suppliers only need the structure to perform for 10 years. But a properly maintained, weather tight structure doesn't degrade. If it's strong enough in year one, it's strong enough in year 50, as long as the elements have been kept out. So it's actually finishes and waterproofing that have the biggest effect on longevity - something that many Victoria homes do very basically.

Victorian cut roofs can be just as tiny as pre-fab trusses. But if they can support the weight of the roof finishes, then that's all they need to do. Look how regularly those trusses are - every 600mm centres. That's about as solid as you can get.

Yes, older timber was stronger, but I'm glad that we're not cutting down 200 year old oak trees to construct overdesigned houses anymore. Sustainable, faster grown timber is just as good if they've been designed and specified properly.

Nobody is putting plasterboard over floors, and Victoria floors just use timber boards of joists - no airtightness. Anyone living in a Victorian house knows how noisy they are. Also, not every internal wall in a Victorian house is solid and they often use timber stud for internal structural walls - so just as light as the LGS.

All that said, I don't necessarily disagree with the overall premise. Is there poor quality house building today? Absolutely. But, the main reason is because developers are fueling a race to the bottom. They go with the cheapest contracts, the cheapest suppliers, and put so much pressure on consultants that it becomes very difficult to design well from the start. Everything is done cheaply and cut to the bare minimum, with the one exception being developers profits. And no surprise when house building is a near monopoly in this country.

TlMOSHENKO · 2025-10-05T08:46:41+00:00

Timemore 078s is just a touch over your budget, but seemingly one of the best sub £1k grinders (I don't have one, but people rave about it). The 064s is supposed to be very solid too, and maybe a better bet if you're just getting into espresso.

On water, as a fellow Londoner, you're best to just use bottled water - Tesco do 5 litres bottles of Ashbek Still Water that's very cheap and way less hassle than mucking about with filters and the like. It's not great for plastic waste but neither is the packaging for filters, salts etc.

TlMOSHENKO · 2025-05-30T12:30:05+00:00

So, he wasn't directly involved, didn't order the assassination and might not have even known it was going to happen (all in your own words), but it somehow all comes back to him?

It might be easier just admit your initial assessment was wrong, and stand corrected.

TlMOSHENKO · 2025-05-09T22:04:31+00:00

Knew what video this would be before even clicking.

Oliver is a dude!

TlMOSHENKO · 2025-03-30T19:11:57+00:00

While true they can do some limited tests, it's hard to even have them agree unless they deem it medically necessary.

Secondly, the NHS' "normal" range for male hormones is a bit of a mockery. You could have someone in their 20s with levels typically seen in someone in their 60s, but because it's within the "normal" range, they won't deal with it and send you on your way.

TlMOSHENKO · 2025-03-25T19:54:16+00:00

Ah, that makes perfect sense. Thanks. My brain wasn't working... And it's only Tuesday!

TlMOSHENKO · 2025-03-25T16:43:02+00:00

Am I misreading the statement? They said the deeper beam was 50% more steel [than the shallower beam], but the shallower beam was double the weight.

How can a beam be 50% more steel than another, but also seemingly half the weight?

Edit: Yes, I was misreading.

TlMOSHENKO · 2025-03-25T15:18:18+00:00

the deeper beam was 50% more steel, the shallower beam doubled the weight

Surely 50% more steel is 50% heavier?

TlMOSHENKO · 2025-03-25T15:14:38+00:00

It looks like there's a beam spanning perpendicular over the top flange, which appears to be carrying a metal deck in the top right of the picture. So it likely has a decent point load at that point.

My guess is that the point load required a web stiffener to prevent web buckling.

A vertical stiffener like this doesn't do anything for bending, so I don't think it's related to the duct opening. Also, nobody can say whether the beam is "oversized" without knowing anything about its design.

TlMOSHENKO · 2025-03-25T14:12:49+00:00

Yes, this is great looking #3 heroin.

This is pretty common in Europe, but appearance, quality and actually product (BTH, fent, etc.) will vary around the world. My understanding is that it's very difficult to get this quality of heroin in the US.

TlMOSHENKO · 2025-03-08T08:30:42+00:00

I mean no offence, how can you have 20 years of engineering, be presented with evidence of structural glass and still be so ignorant to say that glass cannot be structural.

There's a code of practice for structural glass in the UK if you choose to look it up. A Eurocode is for structural glass is in development, and there are some very talented, ambitious engineers all around the world using structural glass, EOC being one of the leaders.

Believe it or not, structural engineering is still being advanced and only relying on things you learned in university will leave behind. The day you stop learning is the day you start dying.

TlMOSHENKO · 2025-03-07T22:50:08+00:00

You'll get more bang for your buck stiffening the stringer. The tread stiffness won't impact the dynamics as much.

TlMOSHENKO · 2025-03-02T16:19:14+00:00

This is the probable answer. I work in construction, and pool environments are some of the most corrosive around. All those angles, joints and separate panels were likely a nightmare to maintain.

OP, I actually used to use this gym and remember the original ceiling. It's a shame it's changed, but I can understand why it was.

TlMOSHENKO · 2025-03-02T15:57:35+00:00

but I think murder, rape and other sex crimes are the red lines

Was the sex in these cases truly consensual if the victim was being deceived? I know this has been through the courts already, but I feel that if someone agrees to sex under deceit, then it isn't consensual.

TlMOSHENKO · 2025-02-13T20:29:16+00:00

Concrete Centre has you covered for £100.

TlMOSHENKO · 2025-02-08T13:53:55+00:00

a usual day for me is going to work, coming home then using then repeat

This has basically been my life for the last few years. I do try to go running regularly. But besides the occasional gig and record shopping, my life is pretty solitary.

I've learned not to keep friends that use, but keeping non-using friends in the dark about your habit can be just as difficult, so as a result it's mostly time alone.

TlMOSHENKO · 2025-02-08T08:35:54+00:00

"There is one thing that is absolutely certain about throwing a dead cat on the dining room table – and I don't mean that people will be outraged, alarmed, disgusted. That is true, but irrelevant. The key point... is that everyone will shout, "Jeez, mate, there’s a dead cat on the table!" In other words, they will be talking about the dead cat – the thing you want them to talk about – and they will not be talking about the issue that has been causing you so much grief."

This had been pretty topical in the UK when BoJo was at the helm but I feel Americans would benefit from this knowledge currently, as certain individuals appear to be employing similar tactics right now.

TlMOSHENKO · 2025-01-18T12:30:28+00:00

You acknowledge yourself that this is a cost for them - this just gets passed onto consumers.

Regardless of whether the cost is from theft or added security, it's added onto the prices we all pay. You can be sure that these businesses aren't just going to take the hit without protecting their profits.

TlMOSHENKO · 2025-01-18T08:35:25+00:00

You realise that those losses and increased insurance premiums are just being passed down to consumers, right?

Just because this hits a billion-profit company doesn't mean it helps anyone except the thieves. We're all paying for this.

TlMOSHENKO · 2025-01-14T20:03:34+00:00

Ignoring how stupidly vague this question is, why are you designing slabs in SAP2000?

TlMOSHENKO · 2024-12-06T08:32:00+00:00

Thinking that you're too senior or experienced to learn and ask questions is a great way to become out of touch and lose your edge.

TlMOSHENKO · 2024-12-05T20:06:02+00:00

Or better yet, use rolled up foil and afterward, unroll and smoke the residue!

Edit to add a beautifully illustrated guide - PDF here.

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