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Envelope #33: “Structural separation” -- my (slightly embarrassing) lessons learned
Nov 30, 2023

Envelope #33: “Structural separation” -- my (slightly embarrassing) lessons learned

Andy Lin
Andy Lin
Can you help me with this?
Nov 16, 2023

Can you help me with this?

Andy Lin
Andy Lin
SeismicSeismic
Envelope #32: Overstrength for diaphragm forces?
Oct 26, 2023

Envelope #32: Overstrength for diaphragm forces?

Andy Lin
Andy Lin
WoodWood
Envelope #31: Cliff notes for “Type of Construction” and why you might care as a structural engineer
Sep 21, 2023

Envelope #31: Cliff notes for “Type of Construction” and why you might care as a structural engineer

Andy Lin
Andy Lin
ConcreteConcrete
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Envelope #30: “I feel like I should know this...” Concrete Refresher
Aug 31, 2023

Envelope #30: “I feel like I should know this...” Concrete Refresher

Andy Lin
Andy Lin
Non-technicalNon-technical
Envelope #29: Let’s talk about “stress”
Jun 15, 2023

Envelope #29: Let’s talk about “stress”

Andy Lin
Andy Lin
Non-technicalNon-technical
Envelope #28 (Part 3): The virtuous cycle (and deadline to apply)
May 11, 2023

Envelope #28 (Part 3): The virtuous cycle (and deadline to apply)

Andy Lin
Andy Lin
Non-technicalNon-technical
Envelope #28 (Part 2): 1+1=3 Experiment
May 05, 2023

Envelope #28 (Part 2): 1+1=3 Experiment

Andy Lin
Andy Lin
Visions and missionsVisions and missions
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Envelope #28: 1+1=3? (one of Ray Dalio’s Principles)
Apr 28, 2023

Envelope #28: 1+1=3? (one of Ray Dalio’s Principles)

Andy Lin
Andy Lin
ConcreteConcrete
+2+2
Envelope #27: Changes to the “reduction of development length” that you might not know about
Apr 13, 2023

Envelope #27: Changes to the “reduction of development length” that you might not know about

Andy Lin
Andy Lin
TechnicalTechnical
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Envelope #26: Structural Irregularities “Cheat Sheet”
Mar 30, 2023

Envelope #26: Structural Irregularities “Cheat Sheet”

Andy Lin
Andy Lin
MasonryMasonry
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Envelope #25: How do you keep track of IBC/CBC “Referenced Standards”?
Mar 16, 2023

Envelope #25: How do you keep track of IBC/CBC “Referenced Standards”?

Andy Lin
Andy Lin
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