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Aclone

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I freely admit, me and “engineering” took different paths decades ago.

That said, this almost looks like they’re starting another Bridge. Not so?



(Yes, I’m joking. There’s a :jimlad: here somewhere)
 

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With the drainage issues with the grass lots in that area would be nice if the University and Ames could coordinate 1 big project to not only widen out 16th but add some drainage and re-grade the grass lots at the same time too so they don't sit wet when we get a lot of rain. Don't need to pave them just add some drainage tile and build up the grade a little so the low spots don't sit so wet at times which can either force them to close the lots completely or reduce the amount of parking available. It's been pretty dry the last few years so it's not been an issue but I remember 2019 those lots were essentially closed for all but the 1st 2 games of the season and it was a muddy mess getting out of the Iowa game that year too after it rained and after that they were closed the rest of the season I believe.
As I understand, the grass lots are part if a flood plain. Any changes would need to be highly regulated and meet restrictions because of that.
 
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Could one of you kind construction folks explain this construction process to me, please?

I’m assuming they put up the four corners, then hang beams between them for the floors. Maybe all glass exteriors between?

My engineering major lasted about ten minutes into my freshman year.
 

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Could one of you kind construction folks explain this construction process to me, please?

I’m assuming they put up the four corners, then hang beams between them for the floors. Maybe all glass exteriors between?

My engineering major lasted about ten minutes into my freshman year.
That's 10 minutes longer than me.
 
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Could one of you kind construction folks explain this construction process to me, please?

I’m assuming they put up the four corners, then hang beams between them for the floors. Maybe all glass exteriors between?

My engineering major lasted about ten minutes into my freshman year.

it is normal to build stairwells and elevator shafts first
 
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