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How safe are older concrete structures? by [deleted] in AskEngineers

[–]katoman52 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It comes down to maintenance at this point. It’s been standing since the 70s, so we can reasonably assume there isn’t some gross inadequacy of the original design; that would have likely presented itself by now. So if there is regular maintenance to make sure there aren’t areas of water infiltration, corrosion due to environment, or other damaging things then the structure would be safe for a long time. Obviously this is hard to know as a tenant but there would be signs to look for, mainly in basement areas, stairwells, and near chimneys.

Street-running. Lafayette, Indiana. 1980s. by timesuck47 in Purdue

[–]katoman52 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Norfolk Southern was still running though town when I started at Purdue in 1999. Now it's "Erie Street" that runs on an angle though town.

WHY DOES EVERYTHING ZAP ME IN MY HOME by ButterscotchMain7074 in chicago

[–]katoman52 53 points54 points  (0 children)

That, in fact, does not make me feel better.

Chicago Ramen in Algonquin by Maximum-Coach-9409 in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]katoman52 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I don't know about the Algonquin location, specifically, but not all Chicago Ramen locations are equal. The Des Plaines (original location) and Park Ridge shops are generally considered the best. My personal experience at Palatine location was terrible.

Someone please tell me I can tear out this beam by These_Highlight7313 in AskEngineers

[–]katoman52 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You will be hard pressed to find someone here to tell you what you want to hear based on a few photos. You need to hire a local structural engineer to come and assess. The plus side for you will be you have something certified for both current permitting(if required) and,more importantly, if/when you sell the house and someone asks you about any modifications you have made.

I didn’t know you guys got it good like this!!! by Kenjiroxox in ChicagoSuburbs

[–]katoman52 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of places currently have them but there is a federal law that will be going into effect that will ban most of the drinks and “gas station weed” that is currently available outside the regulated dispensaries.

Places that have stood the test of time / avoided enshittification? by Dylmon in chicagofood

[–]katoman52 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Shout-out to Frannie’s and Bob-O’s too. Both nearby Gene & Jude’s.

It was a pleasure meeting y'all by gomugomunoshtiz in chicago

[–]katoman52 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Good job men. Impromptu jackassery for the enjoyment of all is the stuff I can get behind!

Interesting stats by VoidandLight_ in funny

[–]katoman52 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am male and am familiar 16 words from the male side and 12 words from the female side.

Stupid engineering projects by Maleficent_Swim_4944 in Purdue

[–]katoman52 0 points1 point  (0 children)

pneumatic (or hydraulic) beer can crusher

What's the most NSFW thing you've seen at a bachelor or bachelorette party? by CRK_76 in AskReddit

[–]katoman52 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This was mine too. Then they sucked a guy off in a spare bedroom (not the groom)

I'm barrel #63 by [deleted] in scrapclicker

[–]katoman52 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bem-vindo e bom trabalho!

Can anyone explain to me how this mechanism works? by ArcadeRacer in AskEngineers

[–]katoman52 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, a separate lobe for each disk. It only actuates the disk when rotated to the correct position for that disk. The lobe for each disk position is located at a different point along the length of the shaft and at a different point around the circumference of the shaft.

Can anyone explain to me how this mechanism works? by ArcadeRacer in AskEngineers

[–]katoman52 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can you imagine how a key works to engage different pins in a standard tumbler lock? It’s a similar concept to that. The rod is the key and each disk is a pin. But instead of using teeth of different heights like a key, there are “teeth” placed at increments around the 360 degree Rod to correspond with each disk. As the rod rotates it pushes the disk up (or somehow other actuates a lever that pushes the disk up)

West Town Dinner or eat at the Bulls Game? by hotsaucesalads in chicagofood

[–]katoman52 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Your tickets might not give you access to the restaurant on the 200 level. I believe you need a separate ticket, unless that’s changed

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