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Re: Spanning large areas
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Wed, 12 Apr 2000 03:58:21 GMT
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That's a pretty interesting discussion!

I suspect that your beams would be much stronger if you used the 1/3 high
bricks instead of the standard 1 brick high.  I have noticed that the 1/3
size bricks bind considerably more tightly than the full size bricks.  Of
course, all of your tests would still apply.  However, you would end up with
a stronger beam with more clearance!

P.S.  I'm still reading the bottom to visualize all of the later proposals.
Some pictures would really help!

Also, I can't wait to see your completed project!!! :)

Brad



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(...) I've worked on a different but similar problem, but haven't had time to finish up the write-up I started nor take accompanying pictures. Anyway, here is the write-up in it's current state, so excuse any areas where it still needs work: (...) (25 years ago, 12-Apr-00, to lugnet.build.arch) ! 

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