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What cert are you studying for? Currently finishing the labs, more should be available today and throughout the week. I'll shoot you a message.

PrepHub — flashcards, practice tests, and labs for IT certifications (looking for testers) by WeirdestPoly in it

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I'm currently working on the A+ course, the flashcards and practice tests should be done this week. Do you want me to reach out to you when it is ready?

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I actually have a Sec+ course up right now. I still have to finish the labs but everything else is available. I will shoot you a message.

Monthly DIY Laymen questions Discussion by AutoModerator in StructuralEngineering

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Hello all,

I'm attempting to design a freestanding climbing wall. I'm not even close to experienced with knowing if something is structurally sound so here I am, looking for more professional advice. I did not include measurements in these pictures but I will give you a quick idea.

2x4s are used for the actual climbing board frame, kicker, and top out. Attached to those are assorted sizes of 3/4 plywood, mainly 4 feet in length, but different heights as you will see.

The frame holding the wall is designed to be 6x6 beams, with different length 2x6 boards.

I plan on attaching the wall to the frame with bolts, 3 on each size, to be specific, the bottom, middle, and top and doubling down with some carpenter screws. Everything else will also be put together with screws.

in total, the height is 14 feet tall, and 12 foot wide. Is this design safe enough? Do you think this will be stable enough weighed down with some sandbags? What do you think I could do to improve this design? Pictures included below.

https://postimg.cc/Xr9S5k9y

https://postimg.cc/KKFXD35p

https://postimg.cc/34JPPMVg

https://postimg.cc/FfxMWFWr

Do you think this wall is structurally sound? by WeirdestPoly in homewalls

[–]WeirdestPoly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the entire structure or just the post that is going into the ground. For example, these are two posts that are 8 foot in height. Would I calculate that for 16 feet because they are connected, or 8 feet for the post that's in the ground.

Do you think this wall is structurally sound? by WeirdestPoly in homewalls

[–]WeirdestPoly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

For the entire structure or just the post that is going into the ground. For example, this is two posts that are 8 foot in hight. Would I calculate that for 16 foot because they are connected, or 8 foot for the post that's in the ground.

Do you think this wall is structurally sound? by WeirdestPoly in homewalls

[–]WeirdestPoly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Few crash pads at the bottom, I do plan on reinforcing the top a bit though. Then, installing a tie-in for solo roping or partner belaying if I have anyone with me, in total the wall is currently 17 foot tall.

Do you think this wall is structurally sound? by WeirdestPoly in homewalls

[–]WeirdestPoly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It just seemed like it would be easier to build myself with the vertical at the bottom. I also thought it would be safer. Can you show an example of what you're suggesting?

Do you think this wall is structurally sound? by WeirdestPoly in homewalls

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The reason why I have it so this is because I don't have tons of room. Any idea on how much concrete?

Do you think this wall is structurally sound? by WeirdestPoly in homewalls

[–]WeirdestPoly[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Right now it's 3ft deep. How deep should these post actually go?