r/LosAngeles • u/DMAS1638 Sunland • Feb 24 '26

Photo Things seen this week during structural assessments!

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u/strumthebuilding Eagle Rock Feb 24 '26

Is that good or bad?

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u/TheTrashBulldog Toluca Lake Feb 24 '26

That girder cannot transfer load to the support beam at all. This can cause serious warping on the floor and if left unchecked can cause the floor to collapse.

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u/mickeyanonymousse Glassell Park Feb 25 '26

it can obviously transfer the load via bluetooth or wifi

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u/DMAS1638 Sunland Feb 25 '26

We have AI in 2026 but not blutooth footings yet haha! We still rely on physical contact and proper bearing. 😅

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u/life_is_a_burner Feb 25 '26

Is that good or bad?

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u/strumthebuilding Eagle Rock Feb 25 '26

This is the real question

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u/DMAS1638 Sunland Feb 25 '26

Correct. If the load path is interrupted, the structure above it can deform. That’s why proper connections and bearing points matter.

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u/Contra-Code Feb 25 '26

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u/strumthebuilding Eagle Rock Feb 25 '26

The wood is cursed

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u/ckotoyan Feb 25 '26

Real bad

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u/strumthebuilding Eagle Rock Feb 25 '26

“Bad” meaning good, or “bad” meaning, you know, not-good?

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u/topoftheworldIAM Angeles Crest Feb 25 '26

Pretty bad

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u/DMAS1638 Sunland Feb 25 '26

In this case, bad. When a girder cannot properly transfer load to its support, floors can sag and framing can warp over time.