Jeff Filler
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Offseason Turkey HuntingWhat is the best way to hunt offseason turkey? The way you want to. This article describes some different approaches to hunting wild turkey, and perhaps invites you to do the same. -
Harris UltraLight BiPod ReviewReview of use and maintenance of ultra-light rifle bipod. -
Idaho the Carnivore StateShort story journal entries betraying the activities of the creatures of the night.
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Beautiful Moments Hiking and ClimbingSome photographs from memorable moments hiking and climbing in Idaho and Washington. -
Seven Devils Mountains Part 2The Seven Devils are part of the Seven Devils Hells Canyon Wilderness. The peaks of the Seven Devils tower above the Snake and Salmon Rivers 7000 vertical feet below. -
Wood Column Design Using the 2005 NDS LRFD ProvisionsExample calculation of the capacity of a glulam column using both ASD and LRFD provisions in the 2005 National Design Specification (R) for Wood Construction.
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Beam Stability Factor Using 2005 Dual Format NDSAn example beam stability calculation in both ASD and LRFD for a glued laminated beam using the 2005 NDS provisions.
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Da Moose 9An afternoon encounter with a yellowjacket nest and an adult moose and her calf. -
Climb of Rain 8755Some pics from recent warm up climb of mountain near McCall, Idaho. -
Mountain Lakes of Idaho Book ReviewMemoir - review of the 1973 publication Mountain Lakes of Idaho by the Idaho Fish and Game Department - the primary (and often only)tool for my dad and I as we hiked to many of these lakes. -
Accounting for Drifting Snow on Lower Roof SurfacesLesson goes through a couple examples of how to calculate design snow drift height and thus design snow loads for a lower surface roof. -
Mitigation of Increased Design Snow Loads on a Sloped RoofNarrative of a situation where replacing an asphalt shingle roof surface with slippery metal puts the roof back into acceptable limits with respect to an area wide increased overall snow load.
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Comparison of Beam Stability Equations for a Wood BeamArticle compares the Beam Stability Factor for a particular beam example using the 2005 National Design Specification provisions and the method provided in the AWC Technical Report 14, Designing for Lateral-Torsional Stability in Wood Members.
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Bending Check of a Pitched Roof RafterExample flexure check of a sloped (pitched) roof joist.
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Shear Design Check for a Pitched Roof JoistLesson covers the design check for shear perpendicular to grain in a wood joist on a pitched roof. Particular attention is given to how to deal with the applied loads on the joist (Snow and Dead). -
Balanced and Unbalanced Snow Loads on a Gable RoofExample determination of the balanced and unbalanced snow load values to be used in the design of a gable roof in Moscow, Idaho. -
ASD and LRFD Design Checks for a Wood BeamArticle shows both Allowable Stress Design and Load and Resistance Factor Design checks for Shear Parallel to Grain in a Wood Beam.
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My 2008 BuckBrief slideshow that goes along with short story of Whitetail Deer buck taken on Opening Day in Idaho 2008. -
Generic Solution for a Fixed Fixed Beam with Triangular LoadThis lesson shows how to take a specific solution and make it generic. -
Generic Results of Solving for the Deflection of a Statically Determinate BeamLesson shows how to get the specific result of solving for the deflection of a beam and changing it into a more generic form.
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Deflection of a Statically Determinate Beam by IntegrationLesson shows how to integrate from the load equation to the equation for the deflected shape for a statically determinate beam. -
Girls, Guns and the OutdoorsArticle describing the joys of time in the Great Outdoors with daughters. -
Daughters OutdoorsSome slides of times with daughters and daughters boyfriends in the outdoors -
Benelli Super Black Eagle II ShotgunFirst firing of new Benelli Super Black Eagle II chambered for 3-1/2 in. rounds.
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Photos of the Idaho OutdoorsHighlights of family mountain and outdoor adventure. -
Public Tennis Courts in Moscow, IdahoArticle describes several public tennis courts in Moscow, Idaho. -
Tennis Courts in MoscowSlideshow goes along with article about public tennis courts in Moscow, Idaho. -
Review of Malcolm Gladwell's OutliersReview of Malcolm Gladwell's third bestseller Outliers. Gladwell shows what makes true success. It includes but is more than the talent and effort of the individual. Place, time, culture, circumstances, and unique opportunities are involved.
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Waterworld: Classic-Movie ReviewReview of movie Waterworld with Kevin Costner, Dennis Hopper, and Jeanne Tripplehorn, why it's classic, the good and the bad. -
Cover, Spacing, and Pullout of Reinforcement for an Experimental BeamLesson goes through cover and spacing requirements for rebar in an experimental beam and also checks `pullout' of rebar at the simple ends. -
Reinforcement Details for an Experimental BeamLesson deals with two Code issues regarding the details of our experimental beam. -
Development Length for an Experimental BeamExample calculations making sure we have enough `bond' to develop the strength of the rebar in our experimental beam.
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Minimum and Maximum Reinforcement for an Experimental BeamArticle goes through and discusses the minimum and maximum reinforcement limits as they apply to our experimental beam.
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Ruger M77 Compact 260 Remington CaliberSlideshow that companions review of the Ruger M77 Compact Rifle. -
Waterfowl Passing ThroughSome Photographs of wild ducks, geese, and swans around town. -
Review of Enchanted (2007)Review observes parallels with the love and innocence of Giselle and that of Christ, Adam and Eve, the `fairy tale' land of Andalasia and the Garden of Eden.
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Review of the Ruger M77 Mark II Compact Rifle with 260 Remington CartridgeReview of the Ruger M77 Compact after several years of hunting big game. -
Stiffness Calculations of an Experimental Reinforced Concrete BeamLesson shows calculations of varying beam stiffness values at various load levels on the beam.
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Safe Load on an Experimental Reinforced Concrete BeamLesson shows the calculation of the controlling `safe' load for a reinforced concrete beam using the Stength Design Approach. -
Deflection of a Reinforced Concrete Beam at Safe Service LoadLesson shows the calculation of the immediate deflection due to Live load for a reinforced concrete beam including the calcualtion of the Effective Moment of Inertia based on the Applied Moment at the Safe Service Load level.
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Strength and Deflection Calculations of an Experimental BeamExample strength and deflection calculations for an experimental reinforced concrete beam. Some of the equations are cast in different forms than in previous examples.
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Depredation Deer HuntSlideshow that accompanies Memoir of 2009 hunt. -
Five Top Fishing Places Around Moscow IdahoArticle gives five good places to fish around Moscow, Idaho with links for more information. -
2009 Idaho Fishing License RequirementsGuide distinguishes between age group and resident versus non-resident for fishing license purchase in Idaho. License exceptions are also noted. -
More Bad Weather Out WestSome photos of continued late bad weather in the Inland Northwest. -
Basic Equipment for Successful Trout FishingArticle describes the essential gear needed for trout fishing, as well as gives an example set-up, and example points of purchase. -
Fifth Trek with TrekSta Timber Hiker BootsSome slides from recent climb in the Snake River Canyon with my new TrekSta Trail Running Shoes. -
Structural Considerations in the Design of a Log HomeLesson lists issues that need to be addressed by the Structural Engineer in the design of a log home. Some issues unique to log construction are discussed at the end. -
Internal Stresses in a Cracked Reinforced Concrete Beam UpdatedLesson shows the theoretical internal stresses in the cracked section of a reinforced concrete beam as it is loaded above the Cracking Moment.
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Effective Moment of Inertia and Deflections of a Cracked Concrete Beam UpdatedLesson gives example calculations of the use of the effective moment of inertia of a cracked reinforced concrete beam in deflection calculations. -
Cracked Beam Neutral Axis and Moment of InertiaLesson shows how to find the neutral axis and cracked section moment of intertia of a reinforced concrete beam section.
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Deflections of an Uncracked Reinforced Concrete BeamArticle goes through equations and example calculations for deflection of an uncracked reinforced concrete beam. -
Steps in Cleaning the Remington 870 ShotgunSlideshow that goes with `How to Clean the Remington 870 Shotgun' article. -
How to Clean the Remington 870 ShotgunProcedure with some tips on cleaning the Remington 870 pump action shotgun. -
Third Trek with TrekSta BootsSlides of recent climb with my daughter and her boyfriend as I `test' my new TrekSta boots. -
Third Trek with New TrekSta BootsArticle mixes continued trial of new TrekSta Trail Running Shoes with `letting go' of a daughter to another man. -
Always (1989) Classic Movie ReviewReview of the 1989 movie Always with Richard Dreyfuss, Holly Hunter, John Goodman, and Brad Johnson.
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Cleaning the Traditions Pursuit LT Northwest Edition Black Powder RifleArticle describes how to clean the break-action in-line muzzleloader but the steps can be used generally for any muzzle-loader rifle. -
Cleaning The New Traditions Pursuit In-Line Muzzle LoaderSeveral slides showing the new in-line break-action black powder rifle disassembled and being cleaned. -
First Firing of Traditions Pursuit LT West Muzzleloader RifleArticle of first firing of new 50-caliber break action in-line muzzle-loading rifle. -
First Firing of New Traditions Pursuit In Line Muzzleloading RifleSome photos of my first shoot with the Traditions Pursuit LT West 50 caliber muzzle-loading black powder rifle. -
More Snow and More Geese in Moscow, IdahoSome more pics of March snow in Moscow, Idaho. -
North Idaho March WeatherSome slides of recent local weather in Moscow, Idaho. -
The DETAL Simpson Strong-Tie Embedded Truss AnchorArticle shows example use of the New Simpson Strong-Tie DETAL embedded truss anchor to connect a wood truss to and ICF concrete wall.
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TrekSta Trail Running Boot Second TrialSecond trail of TrekSta Trail Running boot was a full trial - ascent of `Thin Red Line' cross country scramble in the Snake River Canyon of E. Washington. -
TrekSta Trail Running Boot Trial 1First Trial of new TrekSta trail running shoe with Boa winch system. Trial also involved mounted and dismounted mountain biking. -
The New FWANZ in the Simpson Strong-Tie Wood Construction Connectors 2009 CatalogArticle reviews the new FWANZ anchor for attaching a floor system to a concrete wall, with an example application. -
Second Trek with TrekSta Boot with Boa Winch SystemSecond trek and first full testing of new TrekSta Timber Hiker boot with Boa winch system. -
A More Efficient Ledger to Concrete Bolt DeterminationDetailed calculations show that in this particular example of bolting a wood ledger to a flat face concrete wall, if we properly space half the bolts high, then the bolts required for resisting shear can also accommodate the effect of prying.
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Danner Jackal GTX Boot ReviewReview of Jackal GTX Hunting Boot. This is my second pair.
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TrekSta Trail Running Boot with Boa Winch System ReviewFirst Trek with TrekSta Hiker Trail Running Boot. Actually this was a mountain bike mounted and dismounted trek. I like the boots. -
Bolting a Wood Ledger to Flat Face Concrete WallArticle goes through an example of a ledger on a flat-face concrete wall and the design of bolts to carry the ledger and keep it from prying off the wall.
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Evaluation of a Gouged Glulam BeamArticle goes through an example calculation of a first-order approximation of the loss in beam capacity due to damage from a forklift.
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Investigating Drying Checks in a Glulam BeamArticle goes through an example of investigating the significance of a drying check in a glued-laminated timber beam. -
An Open Letter to the NRA Regarding Their Junk MailLetter describes the unsolicited 'junk' mail spawned from joining the NRA and compares it (by physical weight) to the solicited mail that was paid for by membership dues. It appears someone isn't thinking. -
Uses of Anchor Bolts in Structural ConcreteArticle discusses the various uses of anchor bolts in structural concrete.
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End of Season Snow Density in Moscow, IdahoArticle mixes some physical measurements of remaining snow with some observations of winter ending and the hope of spring. -
General Requirements and Specifications for a Concrete HouseArticle shows example with discussion regarding specifications and requirements that should be included in the Construction Documents for a Concrete House. -
Investigation of a New Post Punching Through an Existing Concrete SlabArticle shows example calculations for the investigation of whether or not an existing plain concrete slab can be used to support a new post.
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Glulam Beam Installed Upside DownArticle discusses the issues involved where an unbalanced layup glued laminated timber (glulam beam) is installed upside down. -
Load Factors in the Strength Design of ConcreteArticle discusses the load combinations in the Strength Design approach for Structural Concrete. These combinations include effective load factors, which are factors of safety that account for uncertainty in the loads.
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Post Punching Through a Concrete SlabArticle checks the adequacy of an existing concrete slab for supporting a new post and accompanying load. Allowable Stress Design (ASD) and Strength Design (SD) approaches are both used and compared.
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Load Combinations in Allowable Stress DesignArticle discusses and `interprets' the use of load combinations provided by the International Building Code with an example of how they affect the design of a concrete footing.
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Spacing of Nails, Bolts, and RebarDescribes how to calculate the spacing nails, bolts, or other fasteners and the spacing of reinforcing bars in concrete. -
Shallow Foundation Concrete PiersArticle describes and illustrates by example calculations the main features of a pier supporting a downward (gravity) load.
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Shallow Foundation Concrete Piers - Part 2Article describes the way a pier constrained at the ground line resists an above ground horizontal force with example calculations.
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Shallow Foundation Concrete Piers - Part 3Article discusses and provides example calculations for the design of a concrete pier resisting a lateral load and not constrained at the ground line.
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Calculated Footing Design with Added Weight of Concrete FloorArticle shows how to calculate the required footing width for a foundation where the floor load is `heavier' than that limited by prescriptive design. -
Concrete House DesignArticle introduces the limitations and provisions in the model building code for design and construction of a concrete residence.
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Frost-scapeSome photographs of frost `on the road'. -
Mitigation of Snow on Roofs Part 2Some more things to think about regarding removal of snow from a roof. -
Thoughts on Mitigation of Snow on RoofsSome things to consider (and possibly measure) with regard to snow on a roof before you decide to climb up there and start removing it.
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Introduction to Loads and ForcesOverview of loads and forces we encounter in the design of structures with some calculations of area loads and line loads.
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Perforated Shear Wall Bracing for a Timber FrameDesign solution for bracing of a bent in a Timber Frame where knee bracing and traditional joinery are insufficient. -
Snow Density so Far This SeasonSummary of snow density measurements so far this snow season in Moscow, Idaho, with some discussion. -
Snow Loads Reach "Design" Levels - What's Next?Current snow loads have reached the levels for which many area structures have been designed. To date there have been no structural failures. Rain and warm weather are predicted which may produce heavier roof loads immediately and flooding as it melts.
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Moscow is Spared, for NowHeavy snow on roofs and ground have placed the Moscow Community in a precarious place. More snow could mean structural failures. Rapid Melt would mean flooding. So far no significant structural failures and only `normal' flooding. -
Retaining WallsLesson discusses different retaining wall options and some of the issues involved. -
Introduction to Deflections of Reinforced Concrete BeamsLesson discusses the prescriptive limitations in the Code allowing us to `not' have to do detailed calculations with regard to deflections. Lesson also discusses creep in reinforced concrete.
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Hooked Reinforcing BarsLesson gives the equations for hooked bar embedment requirements with example applications and calculations. -
Flooding in Northern IdahoRapid snow melt and rain caused flooding in and around Moscow, Idaho. -
Example Calculation of Shear Reinforcement in a Reinforced Concrete LintelExample illustrates calculating shear strength provided by concrete and shear reinforcement and discusses spacing and reinforcement size options.
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Resolutions for a New Year and New Age of LivingAn application of New Age spiritual principles for the New Year. -
Shear Reinforcement in Reinforced Concrete BeamsLesson covers the basic design equations and requirements for the design and detailing of shear reinforcement in reinforced concrete beams. -
Beam Shear in Reinforced Concrete - RevisedLesson provides basic equations for shear strength in reinforced concrete with example calculations.
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Flexure of Reinforced Concrete BeamsLesson gives design equations with example and discussion for flexural strength of a reinforced concrete beam and also presents Code minimum and maximum reinforcement limits
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Big Column Footing Part 2Example calculation investigating flexural strength of a concrete footing reinforced with temperature-shrinkage amounts of reinforcement.
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Big Column Footing Part 1Example calculation for determining footing width and checking thickness with regard to `beam shear'.
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Daddy How Do You See Me?Our eyes are not only receptors, they betray what we think and believe, and especially of our children. -
Axial Strength of a Reinforced Concrete WallExample calculation illustrating the axial compressive strength of a reinforce concrete wall. -
Even More Snow in IdahoWhile some snow has been melting more has been coming. The load of snow on roofs continues to increase and the snow and ice on trees are breaking branches and clogging streets and sidewalks. -
Punching Shear Example 2Example showing beam shear and punching shear calculations for a footing resisting a concentrated load from a column.
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Punching Shear Example 1Example illustrates some assumptions and calculations involved in the evaluation of an existing slab on grade for supporting a (new) concentrated load.
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Punching ShearLesson describes common cases of potential punching shear in structural concrete design and how to deal with them. -
Cracks HappenLesson Plan (Outline) on the discussion of crack occurrence and control in Structural Concrete. -
Reinforced Concrete WallsLesson describing the Code requirements of reinforced concrete walls with link to calculation example.
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RebarIntroduction to the use of steel (rebar)for use as reinforcement in concrete. Types of steel reinforcement are covered including steel grade. Sizes and limits of reinforcement are also discussed. -
More Snow in IdahoQuick measurements of `way more than normal' snow depths to evaluate if the amounts of snow are becoming dangerous to structures. -
Varying Snow DensityDiscussion and calculations illustrating how snow density varies with depth and duration on the ground. -
Measuring Snow DensityArticle describes the calculation of in-place snow density in comparison with the `rule of thumb' expression of `one inch of water equals ten inches of snow'. -
Design of Concrete Basement WallsLesson describes three main approaches to basement wall design and elaborates on two-way walls. General guidelines for reinforcement and distances to returns are provided for the two way walls.
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Strength of a Reinforced Concrete BeamLesson illustrates the strength and safety provided by using reinforcement in a previously considered plain concrete beam. -
Breaking a Plain Concrete BeamLesson describes and illustrates calculating the uniform and concentrated loads that will break a laboratory plain concrete beam. Also discussed are factors of safety. -
Shear and Moment Diagrams for a Simple Beam Part 2This lesson brings in a uniformly distributed live load to the previous example. -
Shear and Moment Diagrams for a Simple BeamLesson shows formulas and example calculations for determining load and reaction, shear, and moment diagrams for a simple beam.
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Basic Issues of Beam DesignLesson describes main issues in beam design, some of which are obvious, others of which are no less important, but not as much talked about. -
Proper Beam SizeLesson describes and illustrates several ways to get the proper size for a wood floor beam. -
Determining Wood Joist Size and SpacingLesson shows by illustration several approaches in determining the required joist size and type for a typical floor system. -
This Thing Called Tributary WidthSimple description and example use of the simple concept of tributary width in structural computations. -
Strength Design of a Plain Concrete FootingLesson shows shear and flexure calculations for a plain concrete footing using the Strength Design method.
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Heavier Residential Footing DesignLesson illustrates by example two design options for a more heavily loaded footing: using a thick plain concrete footing or using a thinner but transversely reinforced one.
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Example Footing Width Calculation with Truss RoofExample shows how to determine loads on an exterior foundation that supports floor framing and a truss roof system.
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Calculating Self Weight of Structural ConcreteLesson describes and gives examples of calculating self weight line loads, area loads, and weight per inch of thickness for normal weight plain and reinforced concrete.
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Interior Residential Foundation DetailsLesson shows and discusses common items for interior foundations for Residential or Light Commercial construction. Lesson includes details for a continuous foundation required for a braced wall line.
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Snow Loads on Roofs and DecksThis article introduces the designer (Engineer, Architect, etc.) to the basics (and `code') related to designing roofs and decks with regard to snow loads. Included are `some things to think about' wrought from years of design and `snow' experience. -
Reinforcement Details and SplicesLesson continues with issues related to calculated development for deformed reinforcing bars in cast-in-place concrete, including extension and embedment requirements, bar size, and splice lengths.
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Reinforcement Development Length or BondThis lesson gives and illustrates the basic ACI Code equation for development length for deformed bar reinforcement in cast-in-place concrete construction.
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Basement Wall DetailsBrief lesson illustrating and discussing important structural items in a typical basement retaining wall detail. -
Basement Retaining Wall Design Continued Reinforcement DetailsLesson continues the design of a one-way slab basement retaining wall with features from a popular ICF system. Included are development of bond checks and lap splice lengths. -
Design of a One-Way Reinforced Concrete Basement Retaining WallDetailed example of Strength Design calculations to determine the vertical and horizontal reinforcement for a basement retaining wall with core thickness 6-1/4 in. (6 in. nominal wall thickness for a common ICF manufacturer).
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Prescriptive Basement Wall DesignLesson plan for practical college course in reinforced concrete design for Architect or Engineering students. Also could be used by practicing engineers, architects, and building officials.
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Snow on Roofs and DecksVery brief slideshow showing snow on roofs sliding, and not sliding, onto decks and ground below. -
Measurement of Snow Loads on RoofsSimple way to measure the weight of the snow (snow load) on a roof or other surface.
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Beaverdam PeakSlideshow of climb of Beaverdam Peak, Central Idaho -
Baal Slot Part 2Second part of slideshow of backpack trip and scramble in the Seven Devils Mountains of Idaho -
Baal SlotBackpack trip and scramble in Seven Devils Hells Canyon Wilderness -
Residential Concrete Foundation Details by CalculationLesson gives the Code basis and example calculations for minimum reinforcement in Residential and Light Commercial stem wall and footings. -
Foundation DetailsItems with some discussion of the important features and elements of a typical stem wall foundation and footing. -
Homedale QuailRecollection of a trip to Southern Idaho, for work and for mini-adventure. -
Column Stability Part 3Example of calculation of maximum stress, deflection, slenderness ratios, etc. for an eccentrically loaded column. Note: calcs are for a college course in mechanics, not for actual column design.
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Stuff for Sneaking Up on DucksEarlier articles have discussed the tactics and what one can run into spotting and sneaking up on wild ducks. This article discusses the equipment (stuff) involved, and other stuff.
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Calculated Footing Width for Residential and Light Commercial StructuresGives an example of how to calculate the minimum footing width for a load bearing foundation wall. -
Duck Hunting: More Sneaking Up on Wild DucksArticle on some of the fascinating things observed sneaking up on wild ducks. -
Attraction Over EnigmaA hunting story illustrating how what goes on in our mind determines what happens to and around us. -
On Beauty and ImaginationA short poem, or something, of sorts.
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Back Back in WhackRecollections of a deer hunt with a friend. -
It Pays to Be SneakyThoughts of religion and life on a morning duck hunt. -
Hunting with the DirectorStory of a hunt with the Director of our State Fish and Game Director (just before he became Director). -
Residential Concrete Foundations PrescriptiveDiscussion and Design of Prescriptive Residential Concrete Foundations.
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Bighorn Sheep Hunt Idaho Unit 26Slideshow of Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep hunt in the Idaho Wilderness. -
My 2008 BuckShort story about getting a Whitetail deer buck on opening day, and the whole marvel of it all.
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College Girl on BreakStory behind Girls with Guns (4) slideshow of daughter home for a day on break and getting a deer. -
Basic Lateral Torsional Buckling Steel Beam ExampleSimple beam example of Lateral Torsional Buckling (steel beam). Note: not for the design of steel members in buildings and other structures. -
Stability of BeamsLesson provides the raw basics of lateral torsional buckling of beams with an example. Actual design provisions of beams with regard to Lateral Torsional Buckling / Stability are NOT provided.
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Bryan's Sheep HuntSheep Hunt with Bryan Moore in Idaho Unit 27-1. Weather was bad and I was stranded two extra days. Bryan stayed after I left and finally got into rams, but didn't get a shot. Fellow hunter Jerome got a nice ram. -
Column Stability Part 2Basic Mechanics of Materials stuff dealing with buckling of columns under axial loads including various end conditions and eccentric axial loads using the Secant Formula.
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Euler Buckling of ColumnsLesson Plan introducing Euler Buckling of Columns with Example.
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Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep HuntSlideshow of Do-it-Yourself Backpack Bighorn Sheep Hunt in Idaho Wilderness Unit 27-1 -
Example Solutions of Indeterminate Beams Using SuperpositionExamples of using the method of Superposition to solve indeterminate beam problems. The first example is that of a beam spanning over supports that are not aligned; the second is that of a beam supported midspan by another beam.
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Solution of a Statically Indeterminate Beam by SuperpositionLesson shows by example how we can `build' the general solution to a beam under a particular loading and support conditions by `superimposing' the solutions for readily available solutions. -
Beam Deflections by Integration: Statically Indeterminate Beam with One End Displaced and RotatedLesson shows method and example calculation of the effect of one end of statically indeterminate beam (both ends fixed) with one end initially displaced and rotated. -
Beam Deflections by Method of Integration: Statically Indeterminate BeamsLesson Plan for 300-Level College Engineering Course with Explanation and Example of using the method of integration to solve for the bent shape of a beam under load with statically indeterminate support conditions.
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Seven Devils Mountains Part 1Part 1 of a slideshow of the beautiful Seven Devils Mountains of Central Idaho, part of the Seven Devils Hells Canyon Wilderness. -
Girl at Boy Scout CampSlideshow of daughter Jaci at Boy Scout Camp and Shotgun Range -
A Steep Ass HuntBrief slideshow of Mule Deer hunt in the steep Salmon River country of Idaho -
Deer MagnetSlideshow of successful whitetail deer hunt with daughter Candace. -
First BloodBrief slideshow of daughter, age 11, with first deer. -
First BuckSlideshow deer hunt with daughter Candace at age 12. -
Buck CanyonRecollection of a successful mule deer hunt in Eastern Washington
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Bachelor CanyonStory of the emotions, adventures, and relationships hunting elk in Idaho.
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Saved by an AngelRecollection of a hiking adventure with a friend in which the hand of an angel kept me from falling off a rock face.
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Hunting Tough Terrain, Part 3, Extraction of GameThis article describes the essentials of extracting big game out of tough terrain (equipment and what to do).
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Death MarchAn epic backpacking trip in the Whitecloud Mountains of Central Idaho
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Hunting in Tough Terrain, Part 1: Using a Laser Range-FinderThis article addresses the necessity of using a range finder for hunting in rugged terrain. The ballistics of modern firearm bullets require that the greater the distance, the more precisely we must understand distances to be able to shoot accurately. -
Hunting in Tough Terrain, Part 2, Shooting Uphill and DownThis article describes some of the basics of shooting in steep terrain how it is possible to shoot over your target. -
Old Man (and Daughter) at Boy Scout CampWhat a father learned about his daughter (and himself) at a Boy Scout Summer Camp.
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HideawayRecollection of childhood adventures in the wilds of the West.
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Childhood Camping in the Mountains of IdahoChildhood memories of first camping trip in the Seven Devils Mountains of Idaho -
Backpacking as a Boy in IdahoRecollections of Backpacking with my dad in Idaho backcountry.
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Hunting Near CivilizationHunting near city limits or around civilization requires extra care and discretion. -
College Girl on BreakMy college girl daughter is going on a cruise and is going big game hunting this fall for college break. Here is the big game hunting part. This is # 4 in my growing Girls with Guns series. -
The Art of Sneaking Up on Wild DucksArticle discusses things to consider if you want to get really close to wild ducks on small bodies of water, either to shoot with gun or camera, or just enjoy. -
Bird DogsJust some pics of our dogs with some birds. -
Glacier Canyon, CaliforniaSlideshow of September hike onto the Dana Plateau, Sierra Nevada Mountains, California. -
Mountain Goats in IdahoSlideshow of Mountain Goats in the Beautiful Seven Devils Mountains of Central Idaho. -
On Controlled Hunt Draw SuccessSuccess in Random Draws lies with the Law of Attraction.
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De-Meating Big Game in the FieldThis slideshow Illustrates the Article of the same name. De-meating the game in the field without traditional gutting is fast, efficient, and exposes meat to fewer bacteria. The result is only-meat to carry from the field, and great tasting table fare. -
These Local DeerSome photos of some of the deer around town. -
Da-MooseIt seems that every time I go into the woods I encounter moose, and many quite close. They are magnificent creatures, and BIG. -
Mallard FamilyA Mallard family from love making to raising young.