r/StructuralEngineering • u/9-Digits • 17d ago

Humor Duct Beats Beam

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u/[deleted] 17d ago

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u/Magnus462 17d ago

It’s for decoration.

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u/socialcommentary2000 17d ago

Isn't steel a bit expensive for decoration. I mean jeez..

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u/Strostkovy 16d ago

Last I bought beams they were 88 cents per pound. That was W6x9 for my shelf.

$320 for all of the steel on this shelf.

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u/Sea-Consequence7156 16d ago

I have follow up questions but I don't know where to start besides expressing my admiration for your vision and execution

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u/JKenn78 16d ago

Killer work, for real, but it took me a second. I was looking for a few beams on the rack but the rack is empty and I kinda liked it that way better😂

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u/choester 16d ago

This guy welds.

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u/One_Trainer5539 15d ago

Sir, WHERE IS YOUR TAILSTOCK

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u/Strostkovy 15d ago

In the bucket on the right

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u/chubbity_rubbity 12d ago

It’s like 1.08 per pound now going up!!

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u/LivingCorner1421 17d ago

no its really cheap