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September 2019 #11242 Page #108
Bucket Lists for Structural Engineers and Some Resources for Helping Cross Post-Frame Off Your List By David Finkenbinder
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ucket lists are mentioned regularly today, which got me to thinking â what about a bucket list for structural engineers? ASCE and others have put together lists of engineering wonders of the modern world, so those seem like a good start for sights to see. But for a practitioner, Iâd propose the next most obvious things to add would be working with each of the common structural building materials and system types. For engineers working with buildings, the âlistâ would include the various types of steel, concrete, wood, and masonry materials, and then the different respective building systems. Maybe this list can also offer a refreshing perspective when youâre wading into uncharted territory; a new material or system presents the chance to cross another item off your list! For most engineers, I would guess a post-frame building will be one of the final remaining items on their list. Post-frame is rightly known for its historical origins in agricultural buildings; however, today there is more developed design information, and post-frame buildings are being built for many different uses. If you do find yourself looking at post-frame for the first time, there are a few resources to be aware of that can help guide and inform your experience.
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