Realistic Interplanetary Spaceship Designs
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"When I said there was money in hamsters I meant in the hamster raising business, not in them literally. Now clean up this bloody mess.
Popular Mechanics April 1953
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Centre Georges Pompidou
Beaubourg, Paris
Claude Falguière
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Scissor Trusses
Here's a great shot of a scissor truss in a log home we built for a great client in New Mexico!
Scissor trusses are usually used in building construction to support a pitched roof with a sloped or raised ceiling surface.
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Favorite Elon Structure
My favorite structure on Elon's campus is the Innovation Quad. It embodies a perfect blend of cutting-edge engineering and architectural design. The steel trusses and rectangular columns contribute to its robust structure, providing a modern aesthetic appeal. What truly interests me is the incorporation of light-reactive film in the large stairwell which creates a dynamic interplay of colors based on the condition of the light. This innovative feature aligns seamlessly with the building's purpose as a hub for engineering. The thoughtful urban design, enhances its significance as a hub for STEM studies at Elon University.
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Deck - Craftsman Deck
An illustration of a medium-sized arts and crafts-style backyard deck with a fire pit and an extension to the roof
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Židlochovice Community Center
JURA ET CONSORTES / Pavel Jura, Pavel Steuer
Photo: Tomáš Javorovský
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What is a truss? How to analyse them?
“A truss is an assembly of members such as beams, connected by nodes, that creates a rigid structure.” – wikipedia
In simpler terms a truss is when you connect beams to form many triangular shapes creating one big structure. Looking a lot like this:
A truss will only undergo axial force, this is an internal force that acts perpendicular to the structures cross-section. In a truss this force can…
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A neat renovation which has exposed these lovely trusses and has given the home a lovely element.
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Expansive in Hampshire
Large traditional detached garage workshop idea for a garage
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Christchurch Living Room
Inspiration for a large rustic loft-style medium tone wood floor and beige floor living room remodel with white walls, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace and a tv stand
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Christchurch Living Room
Inspiration for a large rustic loft-style medium tone wood floor and beige floor living room remodel with white walls, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace and a tv stand
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Christchurch Living Room
Inspiration for a large rustic loft-style medium tone wood floor and beige floor living room remodel with white walls, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace and a tv stand
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